Alhambra Tickets 2026

Updated 24 August 2026: after the Granada earthquakes of 15 and 18 August, the Alhambra reopened on 19 August with the Alcazaba closed until further notice, along with the Andalusi Monuments and Dar al-Horra. The Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife are open on modified routes. Ticket prices and booking rules below are unaffected — what changes is what your ticket currently covers. Check @alhambracultura the morning of your visit.

The official Alhambra site sells tickets for €22.27. That's the number every guidebook leads with, and it's the cheapest way in. What most of them skip: General tickets sell out one to two months ahead in peak season, and Spanish regulations hand 39% of the Alhambra's annual capacity to licensed tour operators before the public ever sees it. That's not a loophole. It's written into the rules the Patronato itself operates under, and it's why a €28 guided ticket keeps having stock the week the official site shows nothing.

How much are Alhambra tickets in 2026?

General (€22.27) — Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife, Palace of Charles V, Mosque Baths. The standard visit.

Gardens (€12.73) — Generalife, Partal and Alcazaba, no Nasrid Palaces.

Night visit to the Nasrid Palaces (€12.73) — Palaces only, summer sessions Tuesday to Saturday 22:00–23:30.

Alhambra Experiences (€22.27) — Gardens and Alcazaba by day, Nasrid Palaces by night, over two consecutive days. Same price as General, and it tends to stay bookable after General sells out.

Dobla de Oro (€30.48) — General plus the Andalusi Monuments in the Albaicín, if you want both in one ticket.

Under-12s go free. The Alcazaba is closed since the August 2026 earthquakes, so General, Experiences and Dobla de Oro all cover less than the price implies until it reopens.

Which Alhambra ticket should you book?

Want everything in one visit? Book General (€22.27) the moment your dates are set. It's the only single ticket that includes the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife together.

Only care about the gardens? The Gardens ticket (€12.73) skips the Palaces and usually stays available longer than General, since most visitors are chasing the Nasrid slot specifically.

Traveling on a tight evening? The night Nasrid visit (€12.73) covers the part everyone comes for, lit from below, with a fraction of the daytime crowd — but nothing else.

General is already sold out? Gardens plus the night visit runs €25.46 total and covers more ground than General alone, just split over two visits instead of one. It's the workaround, not a downgrade.

All of that is gone too? That's where the GetYourGuide ticket earns its higher price. Licensed operators hold a separate 39% allocation under Spanish regulation, so their Nasrid slots frequently outlast the public ones. Here's the full list of what still works when everything official is gone.

What most people get wrong about Alhambra tickets

The ticket is nominative. Whoever booked it needs to show the matching passport or ID at the gate. A spare ticket bought off someone outside won't scan.

"Non-refundable" means what it says. The GetYourGuide guided ticket carries no cancellation window. Confirm your dates before you book — this isn't the ticket to buy speculatively and sort out later.

€28 isn't a markup for the same product. It's a guide and an audio guide bundled with entry, and access to a different capacity pool than the one the public competes for. Compare it to General on price alone and it looks worse; compare it to General sold out and it's the only door left.

Frequently asked questions

How much are Alhambra tickets in 2026?

The official General ticket is €22.27 online, covering the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Palace of Charles V. The Gardens ticket (no Nasrid Palaces) is €12.73, the night visit to the Nasrid Palaces is €12.73, and the two-day Alhambra Experiences combo is also €22.27. Under-12s go free. The Alcazaba is closed since the August 2026 earthquakes, so General and Experiences currently cover less ground than usual.

Which Alhambra ticket should I book?

General (€22.27) if you want everything in one visit and can book weeks ahead. Gardens (€12.73) if you only want the Generalife and don't need the Palaces. The night Nasrid visit (€12.73) if you want the Palaces without the crowds. If General is gone, Gardens plus the night visit costs €25.46 total and covers more ground than General alone, split over two visits.

What do I do if Alhambra tickets are sold out?

Book the guided ticket on GetYourGuide. Spanish regulations reserve 39% of the Alhambra's annual capacity for licensed tour operators, and their allocation often has Nasrid Palaces slots when the official site shows nothing. It runs €28 against the official €22.27, but it includes a guide and audio guide. For the full list of fallback options, see our guide to what to do when Alhambra tickets sell out.

Is the GetYourGuide Alhambra ticket refundable?

No — GetYourGuide lists it as non-refundable once booked. The official ticket is nominative and tied to a fixed date and 30-minute Nasrid slot, so treat both as final once your dates are confirmed.

Do you need a separate ticket for the Generalife or Alcazaba?

No. Both are included in the General ticket (€22.27) and the Gardens ticket (€12.73). The Alcazaba is closed since the August 2026 earthquakes regardless of which ticket you hold, and there's no confirmed reopening date yet.

Book official first, and book early — one to two months ahead in spring and autumn. If your dates come up empty, the GetYourGuide ticket is the honest fallback, not a last resort to feel bad about. Once you're through the gate, our Alhambra visit guide covers the route and the timing, and Granada beyond the Alhambra fills a second day.

Book an Alhambra guided ticket on GetYourGuide when official is sold out