Tickets and attractions
What to visit in Granada
Granada’s available experiences focus on two ways to shape a stay: exploring the Alhambra in the format that suits you, or joining a day trip into other parts of Andalusia. The Alhambra can be approached independently or with a guide, while excursions from Granada offer a choice of destinations, guided sightseeing and time to explore.
Visit the Alhambra
The Alhambra is the main attraction to consider when planning things to do in Granada. Available tickets cover its key areas, including the Alcazaba, Generalife, Palace of Charles V, Partal and Alhambra Museum. Several options also include the Nasrid Palaces, so this is an important distinction when choosing your visit.
Choose between independent entry and a guided tour
Independent tickets are available with an audio guide, including options centred on the Generalife Gardens and options that add the Nasrid Palaces. They suit visitors who want to explore at their own pace. Guided tours provide a different format, with visits that combine the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces with a live guide.
There are also small-group and private guided tours, as well as a guided visit in Japanese and Chinese. For a different time of day, an evening guided tour of the Nasrid Palaces is available.
Combine the Alhambra with Granada sightseeing
Some experiences extend the visit beyond the monument itself. A guided walking tour combines an Alhambra visit with a walk through Granada, including the Albaicín and Sacromonte on one itinerary. Another option pairs a guided Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces visit with a city pass that covers a selection of Granada sites, city bus rides and a Granada City Tour journey.
If you are mainly deciding how to see the Alhambra, compare the attraction page for the full range of entry tickets, guided formats and combinations.
Day trips from Granada
Granada can also be a starting point for guided excursions across Andalusia. These day trips differ chiefly by destination and by how the day is structured, from guided visits to free time in selected places.
Explore the Alpujarra
The Alpujarra guided tour combines travel from Granada with visits to regional highlights, including a typical working house and an interpretation centre. The experience also features local tastings and a tapa with a drink.
Visit Úbeda and Baeza
A day trip to Úbeda and Baeza links two Renaissance towns in Andalusia. The itinerary includes a guided tour in Úbeda and free time in Baeza, giving the day a balance between structured sightseeing and independent exploration.
Spend a day in Seville or Ronda
The Seville day tour includes transport, a guided visit and entry to Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, followed by free time to visit Plaza de España and the Guadalquivir River. Alternatively, the guided Ronda day trip includes round-trip transport and a guided tour, with stops focused on places such as the Arab baths and the historic bullring.
How to plan your time in Granada
Choose the Alhambra format according to whether you prefer independent exploration, an audio-guided visit, a guided tour, or a wider Granada itinerary. Then consider whether you want to dedicate another day to an excursion: the Alpujarra, Úbeda and Baeza, Seville, and Ronda each offer a distinct route beyond the city. This approach leaves room to organise Granada around the pace and destinations that interest you most.