Explore the stunning Medina Azahara de Córdoba on a 3-hour tour in the company of an archaeologist guide. Learn more about the history of the Caliphate at the palace complex and see its most symbolic sites.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish
Experience
Itinerary
2 starting location options:
Glorieta Cruz Roja, Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra
Bus / coach
(15 minutes)
Visitor Center Medinat al-Zahra
Guided tour
Medina Azahara
Guided tour
2 drop-off locations:
Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, Glorieta Cruz Roja
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit the palace-city of the Medina Azahara de Córdoba
- Learn more about the Umayyad Caliph of Córdoba
- Benefit from the services of an archaeologist guide
Full description
Explore the vast medieval palace of the Medina Azahara de Córdoba on a 3-hour guided tour, and travel back in time to the days of the Caliphate and Al-Andalus. Choose from a tour with or without roundtrip transportation to and from Córdoba in an airconditioned van.
Visit the most important parts of the complex, such as the large House of Ja’far built over the site of 3 earlier houses. Admire the remains of the Pórtico de Medina Azahara and visit the exterior of the Salón Rico, where the caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III would receive guests.
Learn more about the first Umayyad caliph of Al-Andalus, Abderraman III.Benefit from the expertise of an official guide who specializes on archaeological history.
Includes
- Guide
- Entrance ticket
- Shuttlebus transport from Cordoba (if option chosen)
- Food or drink
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Participants
Date
Meeting point
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please note that the medina is 8 kilometers from Córdoba. If you book the option without transportation and do not have your own vehicle, it is recommended that you book the tourist bus in advance
- If you have chosen the option without transport, you will travel in your own car and the tour guide will meet you at the Medina Visitor's center