Córdoba: Mosque-Cathedral and Alcazar Tour Group Tour in Spanish
ID: GYG348361-623406
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit two of Córdoba's most important and famous landmarks. See the blend of culture at the Mosque-Cathedral and the skip the line into the Alcazar. Take a tour of the historic structures and learn their fascinating history from your guide.
Begin your tour in the Courtyard of the Orange Trees at the entrance of the bell tower of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. Enter the Mosque-Cathedral and be amazed by the blending of the two distinct religious cultures of Islam and Christianity.
As you walk through the building learn about its long history, how it was built between the 8th and 16th-centuries, and its past as first a mosque and now a cathedral. Spend approximately an hour and 15 minutes in the Mosque-Cathedral.
Afterward, head to the Alcazar of the Catholic Monarchs, skip the line to enter and spend about an hour here. Discover how the old palace was built in the 14th-century to conquer the last Arabic Kingdom of the Iberian Peninsula. Your tour concludes in the marvelous gardens of the Alcazar where you can take as many pictures as you want.
Highlights
- Marvel at the present mix of culture in the Mosque-Cathedral
- Skip the line into the Alcazar of the Catholic Monarchs
- Learn the interesting history of the two famous landmarks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• There are a lot of stairs in the Alcazar
• Baby trolleys can enter the Mosque-Cathedral, but must be left at the entrance of the Alcazar
• Photos are not allowed in the Mosque-Cathedral
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You must fill out a travel information form
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Puerta del Perdón, Mezquita Catedral, Calle Cardenal Herrero 1. Look for the orange umbrella.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
