Córdoba Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Description
The sightseeing bus in Córdoba offers an efficient way to navigate this historic Caliphate city. With the ability to hop on and off at designated stops, you can delve into the local attractions at your own pace.
Routes & Stops
This hop-on hop-off service features two distinct routes and 27 strategic stops at key sites throughout the city. The Red Line provides a scenic overview, while the Blue Line meanders through the quaint alleys of the Old Town.
Traveling aboard this open-top double-decker bus, you'll explore the main landmarks of Córdoba. Throughout your journey, an audio guide in English will provide crucial insights into the attractions visible from your seat.
Among the must-visit stops are the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the Mosque-Cathedral, the Viana Palace, and the Roman Bridge.
You can view the detailed routes and stops through the map available at the following link:
Operational Details
Your ticket remains valid for 24 or 48 hours starting from activation. For instance, activating a 24-hour ticket on Monday at 3 pm allows usage until the same time the following day. During this period, you are free to board and disembark as many times as you desire.
While booking requires selecting a start date, you can commence utilizing the service at any point within a 3-month window from that chosen date.
Schedule and Frequency
- Red Line (Panoramic Córdoba): From September to April, the initial departure from stop 1 is at 9:30 am, concluding the day at 6 pm with departures every 70 minutes. During May to August, the first bus leaves from stop 16 at 9:30 am and the last at 8:20 pm, running every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Blue Line (Old-Town Córdoba): Operates from September to April with the first bus leaving at 9:30 am and the final departure at 6 pm, every 70 minutes. From May to August, the schedule is adjusted to first and last departures at 9:30 am and 8:30 pm, respectively, with buses every 30 minutes.
Route Modifications
Please note that Stops 2 and 3 on the red route are temporarily out of service. However, stop 10 on the blue route, which coincides with red stop 1, remains operational.
Guided Tours
Your bus ticket also includes a complimentary walking tour of the Jewish Quarter at 7 pm, commencing from Stop 16 Puente Romano. This excursion lasts about 60 minutes.
Additionally, the 48-hour ticket grants access to a guided visit of 3 award-winning courtyards:
- San Basilio Courtyards, 40 and 44: Located at Stop 1, Blue Line, Alcázar; available from Wednesday to Monday (closed on Tuesdays) at 10:30 am.
- Martin Roa Courtyards, 2: Right in front of the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs at Stop 1; operates daily except Tuesdays at 1:30 pm.
Included Access
If you opt for the 48-hour ticket, you will gain access to the patios of San Basilio, allowing you entry during opening hours while your ticket remains valid.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the sightseeing bus
- Headphones for each person
- Admission to the patios of San Basilio
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
This ticket can be used to access the City Sightseeing bus at any of its stops.
You can consult the route and all the stops on the map by clicking on this link:
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from when it's first used. If a 24-hour ticket is activated on Monday at 3 pm, it'll be valid until Tuesday at 3 pm
Although you're required to specify a start date when making the reservation, you'll have a window of 3 months from the specified date in which to use the ticket. The bus doesn't run on December 25 or January 1.
Schedule and Frequency
- Red Line (Panoramic Córdoba): September to April, first departure from stop 1 at 9:30 am, last departure at 6 pm, every 70 minutes. May to August, first departure from stop 16 at 9:30 am, last departure at 8:20 pm, every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Blue Line (Old-Town Córdoba): September to April, first departure from stop 1 at 9:30 am, last departure at 6 pm, every 70 minutes. May to August, first departure from stop 1 at 9:30 am, last departure at 8:30 pm, every 30 minutes.
Itinerary Changes
Stops 2 and 3 on the red route will not be in service until further notice. However, stop 10 on the blue route (located in the same place as red stop 1) remains active.
Guided Tours
The tourist bus tickets also include a free walking tour of the Jewish Quarter at 7 pm (starts at Stop 16 Puente Romano). The duration of this tour is 60 minutes.
Furthermore, with the 48-hour bus ticket, you can enjoy a guided visit to 3 award-winning courtyards:
- San Basilio Courtyards, 40 and 44: Stop 1, Blue Line, Alcázar; from Wednesday to Monday (closed on Tuesdays), at 10:30 am.
- Martin Roa Courtyards, 2: Stop 1, in front of the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs; every day except Tuesday, at 1:30 pm.
Included Tickets
If you have purchased the 48-hour ticket, admission to the courtyards of San Basilio will also be included. You can enter at any time during opening hours while your ticket is active. We recommend checking the opening hours on the official websites of these tourist attractions.
Help Our Planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audio guides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own headphones to use.
Internal Info
Booked and Paid in full through City Sightseeing Ltd., Suite 8, Floor 3, Grosvenor House, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4DL, UK.

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