Mosque and Alcazar Guided Tour
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- 2 hours and 30 min.
- Very easy
Experience the wonders of Cordoba on a guided tour of the iconic Mezquita-Catedral and Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos with our professional guides. Book your tour now for an unforgettable journey through Cordoba’s fascinating past and present!
Explore the architectural marvels of the Mosque-Cathedral and the historic fortress-palace, delving into the rich history and cultural heritage of these two must-see landmarks.
You will visit two of the most iconic monuments of Córdoba with our professional tour guides.
The Mezquita-Catedral was built as a mosque at the end of the 8th century on the site of the Hispano-Roman basilica of San Vicente Mártir. It underwent up to three extensions over the years to become the second largest mosque until the 16th century when the Blue Mosque was built.
The Alcázar is a palace-fortress built by the muslim during their occupation in Spain. But most of the building we know today was made by the King Alfonso XI after the succesfull reconquest. It is protected by walls, four towers and it is decorated with a beautiful garden.
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Included
- Entrance to the Mezquita-Catedral and Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
- Radioguides for groups of more than 9 people
- Official guide
Excluded
- Entrance to the Torre Campanario of the Mezquita-Catedral
- Tips
What do I need to bring?
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Please note
- Not accessible: stairs in the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
- Baby strollers will be left at the entrance
- Visitors should be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts
- According to the monument’s regulations, visitors must enter and exit the Mezquita-Catedral with their guide (nobody can join once the visit has started)
Cancellation Policy
Free! Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.
When to book?
Cut off: 1 hour before the start of the activity
Mezquita-Catedral
Since the sixteenth century called the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, it was built as a mosque in the year 784.
With our guided tour, you can discover the numerous extensions it had, making it the second largest mosque in the world.
After the Christian conquest in the 16th century, the Renaissance cruciform basilica in Plateresque style that we find today was built inside.
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
The Alcázar is a palace-fortress built by the muslim during their occupation in Spain. But most of the building we know today was made by the King Alfonso XI after the succesfull reconquest. It is protected by walls, four towers and it is decorated with a beautiful garden.
Meeting point for groups in Spanish:
Puerta del Perdón of the Mezquita-Catedral (in front of the shop ‘Sabor a España’)
c/ Cardenal Herrero, 14003, Córdoba
Meeting point for groups in French:
Torre de los Leones of the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos (next to the flags)
Plaza Campo Santo de los Mártires, 14004, Córdoba
