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Old Jan 2nd, 2017, 08:03 AM
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Alhambra Guide - needed or not?s

Tickets for Alhambra now open, and I can get JUST the tickets for 49 Euros OR pay for a guided tour 260 Euros ( tickets included) , or semi-private tour ( max 10 people) for 300 euros. Is a guided tour truly required? We will be driving from Malaga to Granda for the day, and thinking of getting the 10am slot but wanted to check your thoughts before I bough the tickets. This is for the Easter week so I know I need to get the tickets soon.

Thank you for your advice,

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I didn't have a guide. I didn't feel I needed one. Do try to do the evening visit as well as the day one.
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Old Jan 2nd, 2017, 08:06 AM
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Get a good guide book and read for yourself.
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Old Jan 2nd, 2017, 08:25 AM
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We didn't use a guide, just bought guidebooks and read them thoroughly in advance and brought them with us.
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Old Jan 2nd, 2017, 08:33 AM
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The Alhambra is gorgeous, it is nice to just be able to linger where you want to...we did not have a guide, but it is really good to research yourself, otherwise the rooms could all look the same after awhile.
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Love the prompt responses. Thank you!!!
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Old Jan 2nd, 2017, 09:43 AM
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Another voice saying no guide is needed. And another strong suggestion to get tickets for both the day and evening visits.
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New audio guide is now available, which some say is very good and a big improvement on previous offering. 6 euro with a credit card as deposit.
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