Complete Córdoba Tour + Tickets
Description
This comprehensive tour of Córdoba's historic center allows you to explore some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks. With an expert English-speaking guide, visit the Jewish Quarter, the Alcázar, and the Mosque-Cathedral.
Tour Overview
The guided experience starts with the iconic Córdoba Mosque-Cathedral, recognized as the crown jewel of the city and comparable in significance to the Alhambra in Granada. During our visit to its interior, you'll uncover its fascinating history, reinforcing its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
We will then stroll through the cobblestone paths of the Jewish Quarter, an area rich in history that served as the center for the Jewish community from the 10th to the 15th centuries. As we walk, we will stop by the Souk, the local market, to catch a glimpse of daily life.
The tour culminates with a visit to the remarkable Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, a fortress-palace dating back to the 14th century, which was the residence of Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon. While exploring its rooms and beautiful gardens, you will learn about the renowned historical events that occurred within these walls.
Temporary Closures
Please note that due to ongoing structural renovations, the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is currently closed until further notice. As an alternative, we will visit the Caliphal Baths. Depending on availability, we might also explore the Royal Stables or a charming Andalusian courtyard. This modification will result in a tour that is 30 minutes shorter.
Itinerary Changes
Be aware that the sequence of visits may vary due to logistical considerations.
Key Information
- The Fernandine churches are accessible only from Monday to Friday and remain closed on weekends and holidays.
- The towers are generally open, but group access is not permitted. You may ascend at your discretion after the guided tour, although this is an optional activity with an additional fee that cannot be assured.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Skip–the–line entrance tickets (Mosque Cathedral, Alcazar de los Reyes Catolicos)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
10 minutes before the indicated time, you must be at the Puerta del Perdón of the Mezquita de Córdoba (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba). The guide, who will be carrying an orange umbrella, will be waiting for you under the Bell Tower.
It is very important that you arrive on time. The tickets included in the visit to the Mosque-Cathedral have a fixed time. If you do not arrive on time, you will not be able to access the pass we have arranged.
Tour Rules
Access to the Mosque-Cathedral implies the following restrictions:
- It is forbidden to enter with animals, except for guide dogs.
- The use of caps and hats inside the Mosque-Cathedral is not allowed.
- It is forbidden to use tripods inside the temple.
Partial Closures
Due to structural renovations, the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos will remain closed until further notice. Instead, we'll visit the Caliphal Baths and the tour will last 30 minutes less.
Free Entrance to the Fernandine Churches
With your entrance to the Mosque, you have included free entrance to the Fernandine Churches of Cordoba. These are a group of old neighborhood mosques that were rebuilt and converted into churches.
On the tickets, there is a QR code that will give you access to a map of Cordoba, where you can find the location of the Fernandine Churches.
To obtain these tickets, on the day of the guided tour of the Mosque, you must tell the guide that you wish to obtain the free tickets for the Fernandine Churches. Once you've finished the tour, your guide will organise so you receive your tickets.
Schedule: The Fernandine Churches are only open from Monday to Friday, and are closed on weekends and holidays.
Itinerary Adjustments
Please note that, due to organizational reasons, the order of the itinerary described may change.
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