Visit the amazing Mosque Cathedral, the marvelous Jewish Quarter, full of life and shops, as well as the square of the great Maimoinides including the secluded Synagogue. Led by your expert, official guide, discover the best of Cordoba.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the past with a visit to the astonishing Mosque Cathedral
- Explore the enchanting narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter
- Discover the multicultural origins of this city
Full description
Your tour starts in the Patio de los Naranjos, the main courtyard of the Mosque, where you can observe the Great Bell Tower that is kept inside the marvelous alminar built by Abd al-Rahman III. Once inside, marvel at the 1,300 columns that form the building.
From the first building ordered by Abd al-Rahman I in the year 786, this trip though time takes you until the first expansion, when Abd al-Rahman III was proclaimed as the first Caliph, starting the Independent Caliphate of Al-Andalus, the most splendid period of Qurtuba.
Then, marvel at the final expansion ordered by Al-Hakam II, considered to reflect the power and splendor of that era. Here, you can also observe the amazing Mihrab, an exquisitely decorated arch. This last part of the visit will invite you to discover the magnificent cruise in the cathedral, built in 1523 and is the heart of this Islamic building. Observe the great Renaissance bolt that covers the cruise. Then, you can direct your view to the choir in the cathedral, with a precious mahogany wood created by the sculptor from Seville, Pedro Duque Cornejo.
Includes
- Guided tour inside the Mosque Cathedral
- Jewish Quarter guided tour
- Official guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Entrance tickets for private option
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
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
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Entrance tickets to the Mosque Cathedral are not included on the private option of this tour. You will buy them directly from the guide (€11 per person)
- Entrance tickets are provided for the regular option
- Please note, that the Mosque Cathedral Directorate Management may decide, on rare occasions, to close the monument for a certain force majeures concerning Town Hall events beyond the local partner's control. This possibility may occur after you have purchased the tour. In this case, if you still wish to take the tour without the visit to the Mosque, a partial refund can be arranged. If you want to cancel, in this case the local partner will arrange a full refund
