Attraction · Granada
Alhambra y Generalife: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Alhambra is free today, from 08:30.
- Also free: children under 12 (ticket still required).
- Otherwise: alhambra General day visit (Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Partal, Generalife) — €22.27.
Calendar
Free days at Alhambra
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · from 08:30
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · from 08:30
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · from 08:30
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · from 08:30
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · from 08:30
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · from 08:30
105 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for children under 12 (ticket still required): Book the child's free ticket in the same order as the adults.
- You can walk into the Palace of Charles V, the Alhambra Museum and the Plaza de los Aljibes without any ticket.
- Torres Bermejas and the Silla del Moro viewpoint are free on Saturdays and Sundays.
- The night visit is not free, but at €12.73 it is the cheapest way to see the Nasrid Palaces.
- Book children's free tickets together with the adult tickets - they cannot be added later.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children under 12 (ticket still required) | children under 12 | Children aged 3-11 must be booked together with the adult tickets; under-3 tickets are given at the ticket offices without booking. | Yes |
| Free areaPalace of Charles V and the Alhambra Museum are free to enter without a ticket | everyone | The walled precinct can be entered freely through the Puerta de la Justicia or Puerta de los Carros; the Plaza de los Aljibes, Puerta del Vino and the Museo de Bellas Artes (Palace of Charles V, upper floor) are also free. The Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife need a ticket. | No |
| Free areaTorres Bermejas open free on weekends · from 08:30 | everyone | Closes 6pm from 15 October to 31 March, 8pm from 1 April to 14 October. | No |
| Free areaSilla del Moro open free on weekends · from 08:30 | everyone | Saturday until 6pm (winter) or 8pm (1 April-14 October); Sunday until 2pm all year. | No |
Official prices
Alhambra ticket prices
| Alhambra General day visit (Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Partal, Generalife) — Plus an online service fee. Prices per the Order of 17 July 2025. Discounts for EU over-65s, European Youth Card holders and disability 33%+ (proof required at the ticket office). | €22.27 |
| Night visit to the Nasrid Palaces | €12.73 |
| Night visit to the Generalife gardens | €8.48 |
| Day visit to the Generalife gardens and palace only | €12.73 |
| Dobla de Oro pass (Alhambra + Moorish monuments of the Albaicín) | €30.48 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (alhambra general day visit (nasrid palaces, alcazaba, partal, generalife)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Alhambra
Guided tourGranada: Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tour with Tickets★★★★★ 4.7 · 24k reviews3 hoursfrom €49
Timed-entry ticketGranada: Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.6 · 18k reviews3 hoursfrom €28
Skip-the-line ticketAlhambra Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces★★★★★ 4.5 · 15k reviewsfrom €42
Timed-entry ticketGranada: Alhambra Entry Ticket with Audio Guide★★★★☆ 4.2 · 6.8k reviews3.5 hoursfrom €39.60
Skip-the-line ticketAlhambra Skip-the-Line Tickets★★★★★ 4.5 · 4.9k reviewsfrom €17.50
Skip-the-line ticketAlhambra: Skip The Line Ticket with Optional Nasrid Palace★★★★☆ 4.4 · 3.9k reviewsfrom €16
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Day visit every day: 15 October-31 March 8:30am-6pm (ticket office 8am-6pm); 1 April-14 October 8:30am-8pm. Night visits to the Nasrid Palaces: 15 Oct-31 Mar Friday-Saturday 8-9:30pm; 1 Apr-14 Oct Tuesday-Saturday 10-11:30pm. Nasrid Palaces entry only at the time printed on the ticket. Closed 25 December and 1 January.
Calle Real de la Alhambra s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain
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FAQ
Alhambra: common questions
Is Alhambra free?
Alhambra is free for everyone torres Bermejas open free on weekends and silla del Moro open free on weekends. Palace of Charles V and the Alhambra Museum are free to enter without a ticket. Torres Bermejas open free on weekends. Silla del Moro open free on weekends. Also free: children under 12 (ticket still required). Otherwise the official ticket costs €22.27.
When is Alhambra free?
Torres Bermejas open free on weekends and Silla del Moro open free on weekends. The next free date is Saturday, 24 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Alhambra?
Children under 12 — children aged 3-11 must be booked together with the adult tickets; under-3 tickets are given at the ticket offices without booking..
Do I need to book for free entry to Alhambra?
Book the child's free ticket in the same order as the adults.
How much is a ticket to Alhambra?
Alhambra General day visit (Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Partal, Generalife) costs €22.27 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- alhambra-patronato.es/visitar/horarios-y-tarifas · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- alhambra-patronato.es/visita/alhambra-y-generalife-visita-diurna-general · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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