The Alhambra is visited as a complex, not as a single building. The Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, the Partal and the Generalife are separate spaces, and you can enter each of them only once. The Atrio and Secano areas are the exception: you can walk in and out of those freely, and you can leave the complex and come back within opening hours.
The Nasrid Palaces set the pace of the day. You can only go in at the time printed on your ticket, while the rest of the complex can be seen at any point during general opening hours. For small children, there is a free stroller check and a free baby-carrier loan, both available when you show the day’s ticket. A free left-luggage service works the same way, but it has only a limited number of units and they go on a first-come basis. There is also a night visit to the Nasrid Palaces, which runs on its own seasonal schedule.
The trade-off is flexibility. Your palace slot is fixed and each space admits you only once, so the order of your day is largely settled before you arrive.
Family FAQ
How much does Alhambra cost?
Children under 12 go free, but their ticket must be obtained at the same time as the adults' tickets. Entry to the Palace of Charles V is free and open.
Where are the toilets at Alhambra?
There are only a limited number of toilets across the monument.
