From the Romans to the Ummayads: A Self-Guided Cordoba Tour

Duration1h 30m - 2h

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Layers of ideas from different civilizations have been elegantly interwoven in Córdoba, once the dazzling capital of Al-Andalus and one of Europe’s great cultural crossroads.

On this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with architect and local Walkitect guide, Manuel, you’ll lose yourself in narrow alleyways and sunlit plazas, surrounded by centuries of living history. You’ll also discover the eastern and northern quarters of Córdoba’s historic center, where Manuel will bring the stories behind the buildings and streets to life.

This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Mosque-Catherdal, one of the most extraordinary religious buildings in the world, that seamlessly blends Islamic geometry with Christian grandeur. From there you’ll explore quaint streets and hear about Cordoba’s architectural evolution, and how the city’s layout has been shaped by Roman planning, Islamic urbanism, medieval growth, and modern adaptation.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
Pass by

In this audioguide we'll visit the courtyard of the Mosque Cathedral with an architect, explaining the historical layers of this space. The entry to the Mezquita - Cathedral is not included
Museo Arqueologico de Cordoba
Pass by

We'll cross the square Jeronimo Paez in front of the archaeological museum of Cordoba with our audioguide narrated by an architect. However, the entrance to the museum is not included.
Museo Julio Romero De Torres
Pass by

We will pass Julio Romero de Torres Museum, with most of the works of this local painter. The museum fee is not included in the tour.
Centro Flamenco Fosforito
Pass by

We will pass in front of Museo Fosforito, the heart of flamenco in Cordoba, but the museum fee and the entrance is not included in the tour
Triunfo de San Rafael de la plaza del Potro
Pass by

The triumph of San Rafael is on our way during this tour, so we'll talk about this jewel and about "triunfos"
Calleja de las Flores
Pass by

We are going to walk the interior of Calleja de las Flores discovering all its charm.
Plaza de Jeronimo Paez
Pass by

In this square we will talk about the history and what is hidden underneath it.
Plaza de la Corredera
Pass by

We will visit this unique baroque square, one of the only three squares of this kind created in Spain.
Pass by

We'll step outside the Church of San Pablo, one of the main Fernandine churches in the city. Admission is not included in this tour.
Roman Temple
Pass by

We will see the exteriors of the Roman Temple in Cordoba. The visit to the interior is not included.
Plaza de Las Tendillas
Pass by

The tour will finish in this iconic square of the center of Cordoba, full of life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

"This tour starts at Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Plaza de las Tendillas.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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$9.99 per person

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