Guided tour of the Medina Azahara archeological site
Attractions & guided tours

Guided tour of the Medina Azahara archeological site

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
from
£20.00
Free cancellation
Language: Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Explore the ruines of the Medina Azahara
  • Admire the wonderful buildings and their decorations
  • Learn more about the history of Córdoba
What to expect

Would you like to discover one of the most important monuments in Córdoba with an expert guide? With this 2-hours guided tour you will discover the reasons why the Medina Azahara was declared World Heritage in 2018 by the UNESCO. This is one of the biggest archaeological sites in Spain and it is the symbol of the power of Córdoba during the Caliphate of Al-Andalus.

During the tour you'll visit the complete complex and discover all the secrets of this old palatial city that was built during the kingdom of Abderraman III. You'll see the palace of the Caliph: its structures, the courtyards and the different rooms. Then, the tour will continue by walking around all the rest of the city: the main entrance from Córdoba or the traces of one its four mosques. This is the opportunity to find one of the most important monuments of Córdoba with a professional of the archaeological place.

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What's included
  • check Bus from Córdoba (optional)
  • check Guided tour
  • check Entrance to the Medina Azahara
  • check Tour guide audio system for groups bigger than 10 people
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where

Glorieta Cruz Roja, Córdoba, Spain

Meeting point:
If you choose the option with the bus included: Bus stop Glorieta Cruz Roja, Glorieta Cruz Roja, 14004 Córdoba, Spain. If you choose the option without the bus: parking Medina Azahara, Ctra. Palma del Río, 4P, 14005 Córdoba, Spain
What to remember
  • Comfortable footwear is recommended
  • Tour not accessible for the people with reduced mobility (unpaved roads and slopes)
  • If you choose the option with bus, please remember that the bus does not belong to the tour supplier and won't wait for anyone
  • It is recommended water, sun care and cap in the hot seasons
  • The monument does not have a roof. Remember to bring an umbrella on rainy days
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Provider
Córdoba a Pie
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From Turkey - June 2022

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Spain - November 2021

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Miguel Ángel, nuestro guía, excelente. Sin embargo, la organización de la visita por parte de los responsables de Medina Azahara no nos gustó; desde e ...

  • Anonymous

    From Spain - November 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    La guia estaba pendiente de todo en todo momento, muy bien

  • Anonymous

    From Spain - October 2021

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Spain - October 2021

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    La visita, extraordinaria, y el guía, excelente Miguel Jose, muy agradable y muy bien preparado en sus explicaciones.

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