Overview
The Alhambra sells general, gardens and night tickets, and the general ticket gives you a fixed entry time for the Nasrid Palaces, the part most people come for. The palace visit only happens at the time on your ticket.
Missed the window? Book a guided visit with entry included
Licensed operators hold their own allocation of tickets. A guided visit is the realistic way in when the official release is gone — and you skip the queue.
Exact tour we link to:Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tour
See guided visits & pricesBooking partner: Civitatis. Free cancellation on most tours.
Buy directly from the official ticket office: the general ticket costs €22.27, and online sale runs from 3 months before the visit. Resellers bundle the same entry at a markup.
At a glance
| Do you need a permit or reservation? | Timed-entry ticket |
|---|---|
| Cost | €22.27 |
| How to get it | Choose a general daytime, Gardens, or night ticket. |
| When it opens | Rolling window · From 3 months to 2 h before |
| All-inclusive alternative | Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tour |
| Official rules | tickets.alhambra-patronato.es Opening hours and prices (alhambra-patronato.es) New ticket sales system: 3 months to 2 hours ahead (Patronato press note) |
How the permit works
- 1Choose a general daytime, Gardens, or night ticket.
- 2Select your Nasrid Palaces entry time — this is the scarce part.
- 3Buy on the official Alhambra ticket site with the passport you’ll carry.
- 4Arrive early; the palace door closes to latecomers.
- 5Bring the exact ID used at purchase — it’s checked on entry.
Required documents
- Passport or national ID matching the booking
- Mobile or printed ticket
- Reduced-rate proof (student, senior) if claimed
Insider tips
- Book the first morning palace slot for soft light and fewer groups.
- Sale opens 3 months before the visit and, per the prices page, online sale for a date closes at 23:59 the day before; don’t count on buying on the day.
- Night visits to the palaces are a quieter, atmospheric alternative.
Sold-out alternatives
If your dates are gone, these get you a comparable experience.
Frequently asked questions
What sells out — the whole site or just the palaces?
Almost always just the timed Nasrid Palaces slot. General and gardens tickets often remain when palace times are gone.
Can I change my palace time?
No. The palace visit only happens at the time on your ticket, so plan the rest of your visit around it.
Do I need my passport?
Yes. The ID used to buy is checked at the palace entrance for every person on the booking.