Exclusive tour with an architect in the Alhambra from Málaga

Thank you so much for such a wonderful tour of the Alhambra — and on your 50th birthday too! We felt very lucky that you chose to spend part of such a special day with us. You brought the Alhambra to life in a way we would never have managed on our own. Your knowledge of the architecture, history and the fascinating meeting of Eastern and Western influences was extraordinary. You shared it with such warmth, professionalism and genuine enthusiasm that the experience felt both deeply educational and enormous fun. Although we are very experienced travellers, we learned an enormous amount from you. You showed us so many details and explained their meaning: things we would almost certainly have walked straight past without noticing. Your ability to make the history accessible, engaging and relevant gave us a much deeper appreciation of the palace, its people and its remarkable story. The children loved it too, which was particularly special as it was their first visit to the Alhambra. You made it vivid and exciting for them, while also giving them a real sense of why this extraordinary place matters. We are sure it will stay with them as a very happy memory. Thank you again for your generosity, warmth, professionalism and wonderful company.

I recently completed a multi-week trip in Europe, taking guided tours on multiple occasions. Blanca is without doubt the most expert and personable guide that I encountered. With due respect to many other excellent guides, it is unlikely you might find a more engaging tour of Alhambra. She is a true local with family roots traced to inside the Alhambra complex. Her Irish mother ensured that she learned impeccable English and her Spanish grandmother did the same with regard to the history of the region. She has made a personal effort to expand on that knowledge base to develop a deep understanding of the site and the forces that shaped it. She communicates effectively and her planning was impeccable. Toursbylocal.com is most fortunate to offer Blanca’s tours.

Fantastic tour thanks Blanca. Blanca ran the whole day at our pace. She gave clear, informative and interesting information about the whole area and its significance. At the end of the tour she organized lunch for us at a wonderful restaurant in town with an unmatchable view across to the Alhambra. Then our driver returned us to the ship from there. All up a great day.

How lucky and privileged each of our group felt after spending a day with Blanca. Being an architect herself and having family still living on the grounds added extra enjoyment for us. Blanca's upbeat personality, enthusiasm and knowledge of EVERYTHING in the Alhambra allowed us to learn and enjoy every moment. To top off our amazing day, we walked along Carrera Del Darro and then went to the incredible viewpoint of San Nicolas. We highly recommend Blanca as a tour guide - one of the best!!

What a perfect four hours we spent in Blanca’s company. Not only was she friendly, quick to respond to queries about the tour, but she was so clear and interesting on the subject of The Alhambra- a subject she knows so very well. My friend and I both felt that it was, by far, one of the best tours we ever had.

Bianca was knowledgeable and friendly. She spoke excellent English and was easy to understand. Her PhD in architecture provided a delightful perspective of the Al Hambra. We enjoyed her teaching boards and markers which helped to clarify the time periods and overview of the area. We wish she could be our guide on more stops! She is one of the best guides we've had—ever.