Guided Tour Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

1,5 hours approx.

ESP / ENG / FR

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€17

1,5 hours approx.

ESP / ENG / FR

Join us for the most complete standard guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral. With an approximate duration of 1,5 hours, you will discover all the secrets that the biggest treasure of Al-Andalus hides.

Always led by a historian, in this tour you will discover a unique building in the world, declared a World Heritage Site.

On the guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba you will discover a unique monument in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour, we will talk about all the stages of construction of the building: the old Visigothic Basilica of San Vicente, the primitive Mosque of Abderraman I, and the successive extensions carried out by Abderraman II, Alhaken II and Almanzor.

What will we see on the tour of the Mosque of Córdoba?

On this guided tour, we will enjoy interesting sites such as the remains of the ancient Visigothic Basilica of San Vicente, which predates the construction of the first mosque. We will learn about each and every one of the extensions built by the various emirs and caliphs, the famous mihrab and the dome covering the maqsura, masterpieces of Umayyad Caliphate art.

Finally, we will take a tour of the various transformations that took place during the Christian period, which led to the creation of such unique spaces as the Royal Chapel, the Cathedral’s transept, the High Altar and the choir stalls.

Prices

Adults: €17 (€32 ticket included)
Adults (+65): €17 (€29 ticket included)
Children (10-14) €8 (€17 ticket included)
Children (<10): Free

Duration

1,5 hours approx.

Schedule

Monday to Sunday. 10:00 h / 12:30 h* / 16:00 h** (*) Not available on Sundays.

Languages

ESP / ENG / FR

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Pets

Not permitted

Meeting point

Door of the Conference Centre (Google Maps), next to the banks.

Are there any dress code rules that must be followed?+

Mainly, men are not allowed to enter with their heads covered, but this is not a problem for women. In general, the temple asks us to avoid clothing that is not appropriate for a cathedral.

Do I need to buy tickets in advance?+

If a guided tour is booked, the company will take care of the tickets directly. If the customer has already purchased tickets in advance, they will simply have to pay the price of the guided tour.

Can food be taken into the monument?+

You are not allowed to eat or drink inside the temple. However, you are allowed to bring water.

Can we take photographs?+

There are no restrictions regarding photos.

Once the guide's explanation is over, can I stay in the temple?+

According to temple regulations, the group must remain with the guide. Depending on the circumstances, there may be occasions when free time is allowed to explore the monument on your own. However, in general, the guide must always accompany the group.

Does the guided tour include a visit to the bell tower?+

The visit to the tower is not included; it is a visit that you make on your own, paying the amount estimated by the Cathedral Chapter.

If I arrive late, can you give me my ticket so I can join in?+

Due to regulations, the guide cannot give radios to customers inside the monument, so it is impossible to grant this request. We emphasise the importance of punctuality. The guide can allow a maximum of 5 minutes' grace, but then must start on time as the rest of the group is waiting to begin at the scheduled time.

I have difficulty walking. Is this a problem at the monument?+

No, there is no excessive walking involved. Furthermore, in case of need, the monument itself has wheelchairs available, which the guide will request at the appropriate time.

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La mezquita es ya una experiencia maravillosa, pero además, nuestro guía Luis nos fascinó con sus explicaciones. Al salir de allí me puse a revisar historia y arte de la época para saber más… Recomendable sí o sí.
Response from the owner:Nos alegra saber que la visita te ayudó a conocer mejor Córdoba. Gracias por elegir ArtenCórdoba.
Muy satisfecha con la experiencia en la Mezquita. Luis, el guía, fenomenal! Super interesante, divertido e incluso un poco poético!
The Mezquita is a breathtaking building with a fascinating history. Patrizia was an entertaining and knowledgeable guide
Fabulous visit today with our English speaking guide Paloma. Highly knowledgeable, experienced and patient, she shared lots of interesting little points along the way! Such a worthwhile inclusion for our holiday. Definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:¡Gracias por tu valoración! La Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba es uno de los monumentos más impresionantes del mundo y nos encanta poder mostrar todos sus secretos.
Lugar excepcional con guía muy buena
Response from the owner:Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. La Mezquita-Catedral es un lugar único y nos encanta saber que la disfrutaste con nosotros.
Hicimos dos visitas, la primera a la Mezquita, ahora mismo no recuerdo el nombre del guía, creo que era Álvaro, la hizo muy, muy amena e interesante, ojalá apruebe las oposiciones a profesor de historia porque la explica de maravilla y, la segunda, a Medina Azahara con Elena, también genial, reconozco que, sin ellos, hubiera sido muy diferente y nos habríamos perdido muchas cosas. Recomendable 100%
Response from the owner:Gracias por tu reseña. Ha sido un placer formar parte de tu visita a Córdoba.
Hice el tour con Luis y fue realmente fascinante. Si quieres entender la historia de la catedral – mesquita a través de los siglos y a su vez la historia de Córdoba, muy recomendable.
Response from the owner:Nos alegra muchísimo saber que te llevas un buen recuerdo de la visita. ¡Gracias por compartirlo!
With a long planned trip to the wonder that is the Mezquita in Cordoba we felt an investment in a private tour would help do justice to this wonderful piece of history.

We picked ArtenCordoba perhaps more through luck rather than judgement – simply based on it appearing high up on the google search ranking. Pat on the back to whoever at ArtenCordoba does their search engine optimisation work.

Following the initial enquiry all arrangements made via email. We had a number of clarifications which were fully provided – never quite sure if we were engaging with a bot or human, if the former another well-done. Payment process through a secure portal so no concerns there.

Pre visit arrangements well handled but we must say that the tour itself was absolutely excellent and worth every euro.

We met our guide, Fatima, at 10:00 as arranged without problem. What a credit Fatima is to ArtenCordoba. Absolutely brilliant guide, very engaging, spoke excellent English, great local knowledge and specific knowledge of the history of the Iberian Peninsula and specifically of course the history of Cordoba. Plus judged the pace well, and at no time did we feel , as is the real benefit of the personal private tour for just two people, that we were being route marched round.

Our tour covered both a walk past the alcazar, down to the royal stables, touching on patios and through La juderia before entering the Mezquita. Lots of insights and things, even having read guidebooks / internet articles, that we would never have picked up on.

Likewise within the stunning environs of the Mezquita itself Fatima highlighted many aspects that we may well have missed completely, plus as with our external walk Fatima was happy to answer all the questions that we had.

The tour ended within the Mezquita leaving us as much time as we wanted to wander round again, take photos, or just sit in awe of our surroundings.

All in all a fantastic experience. So a huge thank you to Fatima, and to ArtenCordoba.
Response from the owner:¡Gracias por tu reseña! Nos encanta compartir la historia de la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba con personas interesadas como tú.
Our guide for this tour was fabulous! An archaeologist, she was very informative and passionate about the cathedral and answered all questions raised. I highly recommend this tour!!!!
Response from the owner:¡Gracias por visitarnos! Esperamos que guardes un bonito recuerdo de tu visita a la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba.
Muy buena atención y todo perfecto
Response from the owner:
Gracias por tu valoración. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita y el recorrido por la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba.

Rebekka hat und eine sehr informative Tour in der Mezquita von Cordoba gegeben. Viele Dinge wären uns ohne sie gar nicht aufgefallen. Sehr empfehlenswert und kurzweilig!
Response from the owner:¡Qué alegría leer tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita a la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba y de todas sus explicaciones
Great visit to the Mezquita with our guide Rebeca who shared her love for the beautiful Mosque/Cathedral and Cordoba with us. Thanx Rebeca and your team!
Response from the owner:¡Qué alegría leer tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita a la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba y de todas sus explicaciones.
Muy recomendable si vas por primera vez y quieres escuchar la historia de la Mezquita mientras te guían a través de ella. Nuestra guía, Fátima, fue encantadora y muy profesional.
Response from the owner:Gracias por acompañarnos a descubrir la historia y el arte de Córdoba. ¡Un saludo!
Fantastic tour with Fatima. Exceptional! Fatima managed a large group well in crowed Cordoba and shared her wonderful historic knowledge. The tour was well organised and provided us with a lot of information about this beautiful historic city. Especially the tour of the Mosque/ Cathedral. Fatimar answered everyone’s questions in a really respectful way. I highly recommend Fatima.
Response from the owner:
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! La historia de la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba es fascinante y nos encanta poder compartirla con nuestros visitantes.
Saray eres la mejor guía de toda la ciudad de Córdoba. Tú sabiduría y sobre todo tu gracia e ingenio lo mejor. Espectacular visita al los Reales Alcázares, el barrio de la Judería y el espectaculo de la Mezquita Catedral. Volveremos y os recomendaremos a todos los que nos pregunten.
Gracias
Response from the owner:Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras. Comentarios así son la mejor recompensa a nuestro trabajo.

A superb enjoyable tour … Breathtaking depth of knowledge and passion in there subject by both guides with Fatima's tour of Cordoba Mezquita awe inspiring. Don't miss it.
Response from the owner:Gracias de corazón por tu comentario. Nos hace muy felices saber que disfrutaste descubriendo Córdoba con nosotros.
Ha sido una experiencia buenísima, una guía Excepcional. Fátima ha hecho una explicación muy elocuente, muy amena y que a todos nos ha quedado claro lo que es la mezquita y lo que significa no solamente para Córdoba sino para la humanidad. Muchas gracias
Response from the owner:Nos alegra muchísimo saber que te llevas un buen recuerdo de la visita. ¡Gracias por compartirlo!
A big thank to Saray .very professional , very friendly ! And through your knowledges we learned a lot. This visit at Mezquita was great
Thank you ,keep sharing to people your passion!!!!
Response from the owner:Nos alegra muchísimo saber que te llevas un buen recuerdo de la visita. ¡Gracias por compartirlo!
Rebecca, our guide, was very knowledgeable of the mezquita, and focused on her customers.
Response from the owner:Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. La Mezquita-Catedral es un lugar único y nos encanta saber que la disfrutaste con nosotros.
Emilio un crack, una visita al detalle y muy documentada. Gracias!!
Response from the owner:Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. La Mezquita-Catedral es un lugar único y nos encanta saber que la disfrutaste con nosotros.
Buenísima la experiencia, nos encantó. La guía Saray tenía mucho conocimiento y explicaba muy bien. Nos mantuvo todo el tiempo alertas y con ganas de saber todos los detalles. Hicimos tour de la Mezquita y la Juderia. Lo hicimos através de Civitaties.
Response from the owner:Gracias de corazón por tu comentario. Nos hace muy felices saber que disfrutaste descubriendo Córdoba con nosotros.
Amazing place to visit and Saray was an amazing guide as well! Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Gracias por tu valoración. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita y el recorrido por la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba.
Great tour! Lived Saray’s energy and presentation!
Response from the owner:Gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que la visita a la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba fue interesante y que pudiste conocer mejor su historia.
Amazing Tour by Saia!
Response from the owner:¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos encanta saber que pudiste disfrutar y aprender más sobre la historia de la Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba.
La Mezquita est toujours aussi impressionnante. Merci à notre guide pour ses riches explications. La visite guidée, et donc coupe file, est la solution si on veut ne rien louper !
Response from the owner:Muchas gracias por tu valoración. Nos alegra saber que la visita cumplió tus expectativas. Esperamos recibirte de nuevo.