Generalife Gardens
- Address: Granada
- Hours: Open daily 8:30am - 6pm (until 8pm Mar - Oct), open late Fri and Sat evenings. Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1
- Admission: Complex admission: €12, Garden admission: € 6 - €12
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Park / Garden
Generalife Gardens Reviews
We've found 36 Generalife Gardens reviews from Viator.com travelers and members: what they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved. It's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Review by Jean D, January 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Our guide was very interesting and his english was perfect. The timing was good for the palace but we wished we had spent more time in the Generalife : we only had a glance on the patio de la acequia and didn't visit the upper part of the garden (we had to cheat to come back later and found it very interesting).
As the ticket is quite expensive, we found it quite unfaire.
But, as a whole, we spent a very good time thanks to our guide.
Regards.
Jean Dessertine
Review by lackley, January 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
This was an excellent tour, but several of us actually lost track of our guide in the labyrinthean buildings and got separated from the group before we got to the Generalife Gardens. Since the areas are timed entry, this was difficult. I have not had this problem with other tours, and I think more attention could be paid to keep the group together.
Review by mingreens, USA, October 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
The tour was very well organized. We had a very knowledgeable guide (sorry I fogot his name) with a great sense of humor. He did not mind answering various questions and pointed out lots of details and wonderful views of the Alhambra. He also kept track of everybody in his group by going out of his way to find one member who was not come back from the restroom break. He also made sure everybody made it back to the end of the tour and got a ride back to their hotels or the city as one could easily get lost in the Alhambra and the Gardens. I highly recommend this tour!
Review by Jayne B, October 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Not the best trip I've ever booked through Viator. Firstly our pick up was later than quoted. The weather was appalling (couldn't be helped) but organisation didn't support the difficult conditions. We got off the bus and waited to meet guide. We were left standing in the pouring rain until someone called to follow the guide. He wore black with a black umbrella, so he was very difficult to follow. Half of the group lost him. He made no attempt to locate us. We eventually found him. The tour was delayed approx. an hour, or more. The system at the Alhambra was ridiculous. Too many ticket check points meant long waits, in the pouring rain to move through. The tickets got very wet thus making scanning difficult (what did they think would happen?) The tour was rushed. Many of our group left before the garden tour. Our guide was hoping no-one would want to go. A group of us did want to see the gardens. It was a waste of time. The guide rushed through part of it (almost ran). A few of us stopped to take a couple of photos, only to be left behind. Pretty poor. The organisation for the return buses was pitiful. Yes it was raining, but there was no system. We got on 3 different buses only to be asked to change, then put back on the first bus again. It was funny how we lost about 1 1/2 hours of the actual tour time yet we were on the bus at the nominated finish time. We were told that we had to wait for the next tour group to finish to get on our bus. Our unimpressed expressions attracted an apology and we left for the hotel.
Review by NINA RICCI S, September 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
You shouldn't miss the alhambra if you would be spain-bound. My head kept on moving from left to right because all the views are wonderful. From the flora and fauna of generalife gardens to the alhambra. the long walks are all worth it. Make sure that you had a bottle of water handy to keep you through the tour :)
Review by David H, June 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
We thorougly enjoyed our visit. The guided tour was informative and the Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens are outstanding and "a must see".
Review by Clare E, Ireland, June 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
This was, without doubt, one of the best tours of my holiday. We spent approx. 5 hours walking through the Alhambra, and gardens. On the day, our tour guide was excellent. She was extremely well versed in the history of Granada, the Alhambra/Gerenalife, and able to answer the many questions posed. Advance booking is essential, however, as I would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone who wished to maximise the time spent in Granada.
Review by Ronald C, May 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Well organized, with a well informed guide. Delivered what was promised. While more time is needed to thoroughly explore such a large collection of buildngs and gardens, this tour provides a very good overview of everything and a great first step for those who wish to explore on their own at a later time.
Review by Kerryn C, May 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Very good tour. Great that the group split into language groups and we didn't have to hear the same information in 4 different languages. Our guide put a lot of energy into giving us detailed information and showing us every corner of the Alhambra and gardens. 30 minutes free time in the middle of the tour was much appreciated as the pace was fast moving and the day very hot.
Review by Mark S, May 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
We had a great day at the Alhambra Palace and gardens. It is a beautiful place rich in history and it was definitely worth the money to go with our guide Pepe and learn about the place and to hear his entertaining stories. It was very busy there but it ran smoothly and was really well organised.
Review by Garry M, United Kingdom, April 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Although the hotel pick-up didn't extend to those staying in the Albaicin the tour of the Alhambra and gardens was excellent. This was due in no small part to our guide Trinny who was just brilliant; experienced, knowledgable, informative and with a good sense of humour. Very well done to her.
Review by MLJacob, January 2012
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
The Alhambra complex is truly extraordinary and a must see in Spain. Having this guided tour made our visit to the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens much more meaningful. We would have found it difficult to navigate this enormous complex on our own. The guide was very knowledgable and enthusiastic. He is not only a great ambassador for the Alhambra, but for Granada in general. It would have been nice to make the tour a little more leisurely, but I do understand that they have to limit the number of people admitted and base that on a certain time frame. If you can, do take the time to revisit areas of interest after the tour.
Review by Simon P, October 2011
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
We loved the Alhambra and gardens. The guide was useful and informative. It was a whistle stop tour though with lots of walking, missing out some of the features such as the watch tower in Alcazaba and palace of Charles V . At times our headphones had a lot of interference making it difficult to hear the guide. We plan to re-visit, but at our own pace with more time to absorb the Alhambra's wonders!
Review by dnabarlow, September 2011
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Enrique was a fantastic guide and we loved the Alhambra and Granada! Our only regret...we didn't have more time to linger and explore the beautiful gardens! Generalife gardens were just beautiful!!!!
Review by DAN M, September 2011
Doing what: Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
Alhmabra is a must see when in Spain. The gardens alone are worth the trip. Our guide was very informative. What an amazing place.
