This visit offers an overview of the culture of the patios in Cordoba. Follow an itinerary through a selection of patio-houses located in Axerquía Norte that have been awarded prizes in local competitions.

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Duration 75 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Learn the history behind the culture of the patios
Admire the diversity of flowers and plants
Enjoy exclusive patio access for this tour only

Full description

This visit offers an overview of the culture of the patios, the flower courtyards of the city. The tour itinerary will take you through a selection of patio-houses that have been awarded prizes in the local competition and are located in San Basilio Area. These beautiful courtyards, maintained throughout the year, are usually only opened to the public during the popular competition that takes place in May. However, in this tour you will be able to enjoy these private houses and its famous patios out-of-competition, without crowds and with exclusive and personal guidance by their caretakers. Discover intimate and private areas where you will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of flowers and plants and bring back to life traditions that are disappearing from habits and customs due to current ways of life. Admire the unique courtyards of the Cordoba Patios Festival, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2012.

Includes

Tour of private patios that are open that are open after May Festival
Official guide

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at the Monument to Lovers (near Almudaina Restaurant), Plaza Campo de los Santos Mártires, 14004 Córdoba.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Face mask or protective covering

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 64 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.7/5

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The patios are very beautiful but it is very crowded and has a long wait. We did not finish the tour that we had booked in French and which was also in Spanish. The charming guide did his best but having to do the double talk each time did not facilitate the exchanges.

May 1, 2022

Unique and universal Cordoba

It is an excellent route to do with a baby, seeing churches, alleys, patios and walls ... with a magnificent guide Rafael who knew how to teach and show his city with a lot of history and in a very pleasant and pleasant way, it was very short! And also very nice all the neighbors of the patios that we visit. Without a doubt one of the best tours to do in Cordoba after the Mosque-Cathedral.

October 8, 2018

Rafael, the fantastic guide I put a 10

The beautifully organized courtyards and Rafael repeated a 10. On the other hand, when I saw that all the people about 15 or so charged them directly, I asked him if they were € 12 for the normal price and it really was. I did it with you online and I paid 15. That difference bothered me since he was surprised saying he didn't know why we paid too much

June 7, 2017

Cordoba: Flower Courtyards Walking Tour

Cordoba: Flower Courtyards Walking Tour

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Unique and universal Cordoba

Rafael, the fantastic guide I put a 10