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Córdoba: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Mosque-Cathedral Guided Tour

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Córdoba: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Mosque-Cathedral Guided Tour
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
8351 reviews

Visit the great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, the city's most important monument. Enjoy a tour of the interior and the courtyard with an official guide.

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Duration 75 minutes - 1.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
French, English, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
H
Huzaifa – United Kingdom

Very informative and friendly guide, would definitely recommend as you will not learn much without a guide educating you whilst exploring the mosque/cathedral

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Saffiya – United Kingdom

The tour was amazing, we learnt so much history about the mosque cathedral and cordoba in general. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, informative and respectful of the religious history.The architecture was phenomenal would definitely recommend booking here.

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Itinerary

  • 4 starting location options:

    Calle Cardenal Herrero, 18, Calle Cardenal Herrero, 16, Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba, Calle Cardenal Herrero, 16

  • Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba

    Visit, Guided tour (75 minutes)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    Calle Cardenal Herrero, 18, Calle Cardenal Herrero, 16, Calle Cardenal Herrero, 16

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba on a tour with a certified guide
  • Learn about the history of Spain under Moorish rule
  • Choose between a shared or private tour
  • Enjoy the benefit of a monolingual guide who won't switch between languages
  • Visit one of the most important monuments in the history of Islamic architecture

Full description

Meet your experienced guide who will have a profound knowledge of both the Mosque-Cathedral itself and its contents. After being provided with a headset, start your tour by listening to an introduction to the history of the mosque.
Explore the courtyard of the complex, called the Patio de los Naranjos. Soak up the atmosphere of this peaceful space with lots of greenery, and marvel at the beautiful Bell Tower. Then skip the ticket line to enter the monument without any hassle.
Follow your guide as they take you around the mosque. Hear about its design, and why the monument is one of the most important buildings in Islamic architecture. Admire the Prayer Hall, the Mihrab, and the famous red and white arches.
Learn about the construction of the Mosque-Cathedral in the 8th century. Find out from your guide about the different expansions of the building, and all the hidden details of the architecture.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Audio equipment
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Mosque-Cathedral
  • Entry to Iglesias Fernandinas
  • Entry to the Bell Tower

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Tripods
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Children under 10 will not be provided with audio equipment
  • If your group is fewer than 8 people, you will only be able to stay inside the monument after the guided tour has ended
  •  You must ask your guide on the tour for entry to Iglesias Fernandinas

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 8351 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Huzaifa – United KingdomJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Very informative and friendly guide, would definitely recommend as you will not learn much without a guide educating you whilst exploring the mosque/cathedral
5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Saffiya – United KingdomJuly 1, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was amazing, we learnt so much history about the mosque cathedral and cordoba in general. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, informative and respectful of the religious history.The architecture was phenomenal would definitely recommend booking here.
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jonathan – United KingdomJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
James was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and great sense of humour.

Product ID: 396838

Activity provider:
CÓRDOBA A PIE

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