Best of Cordoba Guided Tour
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Best of Cordoba Guided Tour
Recommended for your Cordoba trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
4 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Overview
Discover Andalusia and the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba, Spain, on this guided city tour. Visit important monuments and local points of interest like Cardinal Salazar Square, the Mosque of Cordoba, the Chapel of San Bartolome, Cordoba Synagogue, and more.
- Tour the Jewish Quarter of Cordoba, Spain
- Visit important monuments and points of interest around the city
- Any necessary entry fees are included
- Learn about the rich history of the Jewish community in Spain
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This half-day tour around Cordoba, Spain begins with a history lesson in Cardinal Salazar Square, the centerpiece of the city’s Jewish Quarter.
Venture to the Chapel of San Bartolome, a 15th-century funerary chapel and one of the city's finest examples of Mudejar art. Then it’s off to explore the Arabian souk marketplace, where local artist’s workshops and stores offer a wide variety of arts and crafts. Then visit the historic Cordoba Synagogue, one of the best preserved Medieval synagogues in Spain.
Continue learning about Jewish history from the guide while visiting places like the Mosque of Cordoba, widely considered as the most important monument in the Western Islamic world and one of the most impressive monuments in the world; the Caliphal Baths, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the medieval Alcazar of Cordoba, and more.
Venture to the Chapel of San Bartolome, a 15th-century funerary chapel and one of the city's finest examples of Mudejar art. Then it’s off to explore the Arabian souk marketplace, where local artist’s workshops and stores offer a wide variety of arts and crafts. Then visit the historic Cordoba Synagogue, one of the best preserved Medieval synagogues in Spain.
Continue learning about Jewish history from the guide while visiting places like the Mosque of Cordoba, widely considered as the most important monument in the Western Islamic world and one of the most impressive monuments in the world; the Caliphal Baths, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the medieval Alcazar of Cordoba, and more.
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The Mosque of Córdoba was the biggest one in the world once all the extensions were concluded in the tenth century. More than 20,000 people could fit inside and it was declared World Heritage in 1984. All travelers who visited the Mosque were dazzled when they saw its beauty.
You shouldn’t leave Córdoba without visiting its main touristic attraction! Its characteristic double arches and its impressive mihrab will leave you speechless. The monument houses multiple architectonical styles, which makes it unique in the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Every traveler visiting Córdoba shouldn’t leave without seeing the Jewish Quarter, one the symbols of the city. In this tour will talk of the history of the Jews, how they came to the Iberian Peninsula, called by them Sefarad, and how they reached very high status during the Caliphate of Córdoba.
Know the story of impressive people that were born here like Maimónides, a genius of the twelve century. Visit the Synagogue and the Zoco, a traditional market. You will also get in touch with the Mudéjar style in the Chapel of Saint Bartholomew.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
The walls of this Alcazar has seen multiple events in centuries of history, such as the preparation of the War of Granada by the Catholic Monarchs and their first meeting with Christopher Columbus. Subsequently, it was adapted to have many uses, including headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition and prison.
Its beautiful gardens are the favorite place by the locals and foreigners to celebrate the civil weddings in the city. Besides, huge Roman mosaics, and even Arab baths built by Alfonso XI for his lover Leonor de Guzmán, can be found inside this fortress.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
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