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Cordoba: Historical Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets for Mosque, Cathedral, Alcazar & Synagogue
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403 Ratings
Córdoba
Discover the rich history of Cordoba on a guided tour, exploring the Mosque-Cathedral, Synagogue, Alcazar, and more. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences of the city. Entrance tickets included.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- OWAY Tours - Guided tour company in Andalucia
- Roman Bridge - Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir river.
- Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos - Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, one of the primary residences of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. Enter through the main entrance gate and immerse yourself in the wonderful architecture of the palace, located on the site of a fortress built by the Visigoths and later occupied by the Caliphate of Cordoba.
- Jewish Quarter (Juderia) - We will walk around the Jewish Quarter to visit the Synagogue, Arabic market and bronze statue of the medieval Sephardic philosopher, Maimonides.
- Sinagoga de Cordoba - The Synagogue is one of the most important in Spain located in the Jewish Quarter.
- Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba - Visit the spectacular beauty of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of the most visited monuments in Spain.
Conserving the decorative style of an Islamic mosque, construction of the magnificent monument began in the 8th century. Later extensions vastly increased its size, turning it into the second biggest mosque in the world before it became a Catholic cathedral.
What's Included
- Admission to Synagogue, Mosque, and Alcazar
- Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
- Headphone system for clear audio from your guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Embark on a 4-hour curated journey through Córdoba’s most significant landmarks, gaining insights into the city’s Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences.
Bypass the lengthy queues at the 8th-century Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, and stand in awe of its forest-like array of columns and dual arches. Take in the beauty of the apse (mihrab) that once belonged to the mosque, before meandering through the Jewish Quarter. Here, you’ll discover the Synagogue, Arabic market, and a bronze tribute to Maimonides, a notable Sephardic philosopher from the Middle Ages.
The tour concludes with an inside look at the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, a key residence of Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Entrance passes to all monuments are encompassed in the tour.
Please note that your back and shoulders should be clothed.
Location
OWAY Tours
Plaza del Triunfo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kristie_g
Jun 7, 2024
Cordova tour - I really like the tour and guide. She was very informative, polite, and with her background in history gave us a lot of wonderful information. Despite the Cordova heat we enjoyed our tour.
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Augusto_g
Jun 7, 2024
Tour of Mesquita y Catedral - Our guide was incredible and knowledgeable! I'd highly recommend this guided tour! There is so much history that you'd want.to hear it directly from the people.who know!
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Lambeaudawg
Jun 6, 2024
Great Experience - My wife and I took this tour on our trip to Córdoba and would highly recommend. The company provided an easily located meeting location that was right next to an air conditioned restaurant and facility with large clean restrooms, both were essential as Córdoba is generally very warm. Our guide, Jose, was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Some general advice regarding the tour, as mentioned Córdoba can be very warm, the day we were there it was 97 F, so plan accordingly, sunscreen and hydration are essential. There are limited opportunities to purchase water along the route and we would recommend packing your own. While the overall walking distance is not great, and generally flat, the path can be a little challenging, specifically in the Jewish quarter.
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Elizabeth_g
Jun 5, 2024
A coloful place to visit - Loved hearing the history of the place and the people. Loved the small cobblestoned streets and shops.
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Shansari1990
Jun 4, 2024
Must see places and the tour is well worth it - Very professional and good English speaking local guide. Samuel took the time to share details about the history and the sites we visited. He kept pace but didn’t rush and we had 4 hours or short walks throughout these infrastructures. We were very happy with our experience. Thank you.
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Dulce_p
Jun 3, 2024
Jose, our tour guide, brought Cordoba’s icons to life - Excellent tour with José, very knowledgeable and passionate about his city history and facts; his interpretation of each site brought monuments to life, his wit and charm made the visit very enjoyable for everyone in the group. Good pacing, didn’t feel rushed at any moment although time was short to visit all these magnificent icons of world history. Strongly recommended, hope you get Jose as your guide too. Thank you Jose for sharing beautiful Córdoba with us!
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Susan_d
May 30, 2024
Great Tour - Great overview of the city’s history, and explanations of the mosque-cathedral. Amazing building! We enjoyed our guide, Jose’s information. Very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Tim_m
May 29, 2024
Top quality well organised tour - Entertaining and well organised tour by OWAY. Our guide Juan gave the tour with great skill and humour, framing the history well around stories. His love / hate relationship with Cordoba and the summer really came through. I'm genuinely tempted to come back in midsummer when the crowds are scared away by the heat 😅
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Christineh546
May 26, 2024
Really great guides made this an excellent trip - Both guides were excellent - really informative and also very responsive to questions. The audio guides worked really well even in crowded locations with other tours nearby. The tour covered most of the key sights of Cordoba but it was a long tour - a full four hours
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E7223etthomasm
May 27, 2024
Great sites but marred by poor electronics - The sites included in the full tour are all exceptionally interesting and beautiful. The tour guide, Azahara, was extremely knowledgeable and patient. HOWEVER, the tour was marred by poor electronics. The mic and receivers and cheap earbuds garbled the commentary with noisy interference, most severely in the mosque. I understood no more than 10% of Azahara’s commentary. At other sites, the problems lessened but only slightly. I would recommend that visitors bring their own high quality ear buds or headphones (as long as they connect with a mini-plug).
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