Cordoba’s Authentic Patios: Uncover Andalusian Heritage on a 2-Hour Tour with Entry
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40 Ratings
Córdoba
Uncover the rich heritage of Cordoba's authentic patios on a 2-hour tour. Explore the Alcazar Viejo neighborhood, visit well-preserved houses, and learn about the origin and care of these beautiful courtyards. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the local way of life and discover why these patios were declared a World Heritage tradition by UNESCO.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Patios de Cordoba - Visit the Cordovan Courtyards on a tour around the Alcazar Viejo neighborhood. Speak with the owners and learn about their patios and flowers
- Los Patios de San Basilio - Visit the Cordovan Courtyards on a tour around the Alcazar Viejo neighborhood. Speak with the owners and learn about their patios and flowers
What's Included
- Small Groups
- Entrance ticket to visit 5 patios
- Official Guide
Additional Information
Explore the Cordovan Courtyards, referred to as patios in Spanish, a significant allure in Cordoba. Get insights into the genesis of the patios during this 2-hour excursion through the Alcazar Viejo district, and step into the well-maintained residences.
Feel the local customs in this segment of the ancient city. Access 5 private patios where the holders will elucidate about the ornamental specifics and the upkeep of the flowers.
The patios were conferred as a World Heritage custom by UNESCO in 2012. They retain their charm throughout the year.
During the time of Patios Festival (first two weeks of May), we will explore the Patios in the districts of San Francisco and Santiago. These districts are quite well-known in Cordoba and are home to some of the most attractive patios during the festival.
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Location
OWAY Tours
Plaza del Triunfo
Find the Oway tours office (red building)
During the Patios Festival (1st fortnight of May) we will visit the Patios in the neighbourhoods of San Pedro and Santiago. These neighbourhoods are very popular in Cordoba and have some of the best patios of the festival.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(40 Ratings)
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Robert_g
Apr 21, 2024
Beautiful Flowers - Our guide had great stories to tell and was very knowledgeable. The patios were quite pretty and full of geraniums! So many flowers!
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Cydney_h
Jul 5, 2023
Beauty & Respite of the Patios Tour - I have a gardener’s heart & it was extremely hot in Cordoba for this tour (43 degrees C). So discovering the history, culture, amazing beauty and COOL of these little oases was so enjoyable! Each was a little different, but all provided shade & beauty as respite from the intense heat. I was totally seduced & learned much at the same time.
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Manuela_a
Jun 23, 2023
Colorful patios expirence - The tour was great. Rafael our guy very polite and took many pictures for us. He did not accept the tip and he took me to buy a tiket for a show without asking for extra to take me to the place.
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Mrsh2813
Jun 14, 2023
Wonderful taste and intro to Cordoban patio culture - Wonderful informative taster visit to the Cordoban patios hosted by the very talented Kristina (Hungarian) delivered in English, while interacting seamlessly with the local Spanish patio hosts. Inside knowledge and history added another layer of understanding and appreciation in addition to merely appreciating the charm of the Patios (not to mention admiring the tremendous effort that goes into the upkeep). I recommend this tour
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Emily_h
Jun 9, 2023
amazing patios tour! - rafael the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. i am english but took the tour in spanish as i speak it. i learned a lot and would reccomend to all visiting cordoba
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Laura
May 31, 2023
Awesome and unique look at inside Córdoba - The tour was very we will done. Very interesting. Lucy was fantastic , very animated and personable. Seeing the personal patios was a once in a lifetime experience.
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Delores_p
Jun 25, 2023
Lovely but late June heat wilts flowers & people - The patios were lovely & our guide Christina very knowledgeable & led us well. The heat in Cordoba is 47celsius this week so very oppressive walking in this city of stone that holds the heat like an oven. The flowers were a bit wilted from the heat & post competition in May. Glad I took the tour but also glad when finished & could go to a cooler place. Would be a nicer tour earlier in June & in less heat. Understand why the tours end by July.
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Ammar_a
May 19, 2023
Easy going nice experience - It a nice experience if you have the time to see this part of the culture and support its continuation.
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Kathryn_g
May 27, 2023
Beautiful Patios, unorganized scheduling process - Our tour guide Daniel was great! He was knowledgeable about the different patios and coordinated the tour well. I translated for my husband because we had to take a Spanish speaking tour as they cancelled our English speaking tour about 48 hours before our tour when we booked this midMarch. We had to reach out to them regarding this as they messaged us but then never replied.
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Pablon237
Sep 22, 2023
Unpresentable!!!! - They charged us 12 euros to see 5, of which 2 were unpresentable, all dry without flowers they told us it was because of the heat it had been, two poor and one excellent, it cannot be charged for anything, it would have to be controlled by the government .
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