Explore the stunning Medina Azahara de Córdoba on a 3-hour tour in the company of an archaeologist guide. Learn more about the history of the Caliphate at the palace complex and see its most symbolic sites.
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 2.5 - 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the palace-city of the Medina Azahara de Córdoba
- Learn more about the Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba
- Benefit from the services of an archaeologist guide
Full description
Explore the vast medieval palace of the Medina Azahara de Córdoba on a 3-hour guided tour, and travel back in time to the days of the Caliphate and Al-Andalus. Learn more about the first Umayyad caliph of Al-Andalus, Abderraman III.
Visit the most important parts of the complex, such as the large House of Ja’far built over the site of 3 earlier houses. Admire the remains of the Pórtico de Medina Azahara and visit the Salón Rico, where the caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III would receive guests.
Benefit from the expertise of an official guide who specializes on archaeological history.
Includes
- Guide
- Entrance ticket
- Shuttlebus transport from Cordoba (if option chosen)
- Food or drink
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note that the medina is 8 kilometers from Córdoba. If you do not have your own vehicle, it is recommended that you book the tourist bus in advance
- If you have chosen the option without transport, you will travel in your own car and the tour guide will meet you at 10:15 AM
- You can choose between a shared or private tour