Guided tour: tickets included
The listing says the guided tour includes entry to the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre (the theatre is free) and lasts between an hour and a half and an hour and 45 minutes. It starts at the Crystal Pyramid on Calle Alcazabilla.
Free tour: entry is separate
The free tour starts from the same point, lasts about 90 minutes according to the listing and takes bookings of up to 6 people. The listing says it does not include entry to the Alcazaba, paid on the day, or the tip for the guide.
Opening hours and closing days
The Alcazaba's official site gives 9:00 to 20:00 from 1 April to 31 October and 9:00 to 18:00 from 1 November to 31 March; the last entry is one hour before closing. A combined ticket with Gibralfaro Castle is also offered. According to the listings, the Roman Theatre is closed on Mondays: that day the explanations are given from outside.
Frequently asked questions
Guided tour or free tour?
If you want the tickets sorted in the same booking, take the guided tour. If the free tour format appeals and your group is up to 6 people, take the free tour, knowing that the Alcazaba and the tip are paid separately.
Is entry to the Alcazaba free?
The official site says entry is currently free on Sundays from 14:00 and for children under 6. Check the official site before you go.