Guided tour

Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

Activity provider: Konexion Tours
Guided tour

Córdoba: Skip-the-Line Great Mosque-Cathedral History Tour

Activity provider: Konexion Tours

From US$ 32.16 per person

Explore the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba and learn about its origins as an Islamic mosque and history as a Catholic cathedral since the 13th century. Discover a labyrinth of beautiful columns and horseshoe arches.

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Duration 1 hour
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, French, English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, considered one of the best examples of Islamic art in Spain
  • Tour a labyrinth of beautiful columns, double arcades and horseshoe arches
  • Learn how a cathedral was built inside the mosque after the Christian Conquest
  • Admire the Baroque altarpiece and the mahogany choir stalls
Full description

Explore the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, a former Islamic mosque on a guided tour. Benefit from skip-the-line entry and learn about the fascinating history of the site which has undergone several changes throughout the centuries.

Meet your guide at the only olive tree in the Courtyard of the Orange Trees (Patio de los Naranjos) for the start of your history tour. Discover an amazing mixture of architectural styles, constructed over 9 centuries. Standing in the historic center of Cordoba, the Mosque-Cathedral is one of the most beautiful examples of Islamic art in Spain. Explore the interior which is a labyrinth of beautiful columns with double arcades and horseshoe arches. After the Christian conquest, a cathedral was built inside, with highlights including the Baroque altarpiece and the mahogany choir stalls. At the end of your tour, your guide will help you locate a good local restaurant or tavern if you want to savor some authentic Andalusian tapas.

Includes
  • Local qualified guide
  • Audio Receivers to listen to the guide inside the Mosque-Cathedral
  • Mosque Cathedral entrance fee
  • VAT
  • Food and drink

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Please arrive on time otherwise you may be liable to miss the tour. If you arrive late for the tour, we cannot guarantee that you can join our tour once started and you will not receive a refund and not receive the tickets for the monuments
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1372 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Our guide Juan Carlos was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learned so much more than if we had gone on our own.There were only 4 on the tour, but he had to split the time between English and French. Also note that the site closes at 2 pm and reopens later in the day. The Mosque Cathedral is not to be missed in Cordoba. Thank you Juan Carlos for graciously sharing your knowledge.

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May 21, 2021

This tour was great

Would not have understood the history of Mezquita without our informative guide. She explained everything so well and gave great insight into this magnificent mosque cathedral. We booked an English speaking tour..Our guide purchased our tickets and met us at the predetermined arrival point on time as per booking.

September 6, 2019

Breathtaking architecture/site and great guide-beyond expectations!

The site and tour were both incredible. Our guide was well informed, clear in her explanations and descriptions to make this complex history understandable and come to life, and she was professional, lively and engaging, and seemed to love sharing the information. We learned so much from her presentation. We’re still processing the information and this experience has spurred us to dig into the subject(s) more deeply.

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May 26, 2019

Product ID: 28529