Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Guided Tour with Priority Tickets
Description
Be awed by the spectacular beauty of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba on a guided tour of one of the most visited monuments in Spain. Conserving the decorative style of an Islamic mosque, construction of the magnificent monument began in the 8th century. Later extensions vastly increased its size, turning it into the second biggest mosque in the world before it became a Catholic cathedral. Venture inside to discover a forest of columns and elegant double arches, and admire the ornate maqsuramihrab (apse) along with other decorative highlights. Be led by an official guide to build a full picture of this landmark building. Your tour includes Tickets, audio guide and taxes. Please review the dress considerations outlined in the cathedral's access policy. No tank tops, shorts or flip-flops may be worn indoors.
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Itinerary
At this point we will begin the visit. Here you can see the Statue of the Custodian of San Rafael and the Roman Bridge Gate.
Patio de los Naranjos, main entrance of the Mosque Cathedral. We will have the opprtunity to have an introduction about the origin of the current building and the changes along the time.
We will enjoy this impressive building and how it is conserving the decorative style of an Islamic mosque, construction of the magnificent monument began in the 8th century. Later extensions vastly increased its size, turning it into the second biggest mosque in the world before it became a Catholic cathedral.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(388)
The trip to Cordoba was beautiful and wonderful, and visiting the tourist attractions was great.
A very friendly guide who knows his subject well and expresses himself very well in French. A very pleasant visit.
The Mosque Catedral in Codoba is a unique experience which you cannot miss if in Cordoba. It was made all that much better by our tour guide José. He was very knowledgeable and helpful
Thank you very much for your kind words! The Mosque-Cathedral truly is a unique place, and we are delighted to hear that José helped make your experience even more special with his knowledge and guidance. We really appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, OWAY Tours
The mosqu/cathedral is a beautiful complex historic building and without a knowledgeable guide you would fail to appreciate alll of it’s wonders.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We completely agree that the Mosque-Cathedral is a place full of history and details, and having a knowledgeable guide really helps bring everything to life. We’re very happy you enjoyed the experience. Best regards, OWAY Tours
Exceptional historical monument and with a guide who speaks French it is the top . Absolutely what to do when visiting Cordoba
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié ce monument exceptionnel ainsi que la visite en français. Cordoue est une ville unique et nous sommes heureux d’avoir fait partie de votre expérience. Best regards, OWAY Tours
If you are in the geographical area of Andalucia, miss this attraction at your absolute peril! A day trip to Cordoba from Sevilla by rail was our choice and it was an unforgettable experience. Our pre-booked time slot with an English guide worked faultlessly - from the pre arranged meeting point where the tickets and headphones were handed out until the last minute with recommendations to continue our tour at the museum with film show (all included). As surely mentioned many times by reviewers, the building interior is simply amazing and the explanation of developments over history by our guide, Christina, was just superb and explained in a first-class manner!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We’re truly delighted to hear that your experience in Córdoba was so memorable and that everything ran smoothly from the meeting point to the end of the tour. We’ll be very happy to pass your kind words on to Cristina. The Mosque-Cathedral is indeed one of the most extraordinary monuments in Andalucía, and we’re glad the guided visit helped bring its incredible history to life for you. Best regards, OWAY Tours
A magnificent building and great details. But communication with the guide via the headset worked poorly with very poor sound quality
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the monument itself and its details. However, we’re sorry to hear that the audio quality affected your experience. We understand how important clear communication is during the visit and appreciate your comments. Best regards, OWAY Tours
Lluis excellent guide , comprehensive and thorough . Beautiful approach to the architecture of the Mezquita.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the visit to the Mosque-Cathedral and that your guide provided a detailed and enriching explanation of the architecture. Best regards, OWAY Tours
Great building with exciting history. Very nice English speaking guide, who could be listened to well and who knew a lot. It was a pity that the entire tour lasted only 1 hour, although it was given as 1.5 hours. I would have liked to know more ...
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung. Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Führung und unsere Guide gefallen haben. Wir bedauern jedoch, dass die Dauer der Tour kürzer war als erwartet. Ihr Feedback hilft uns, weiter zu verbessern. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, OWAY Tours
If you want to know the detail about the history of this incredible building, this tour is well worth it. The rich history bought the architecture alive and understand how what you see today developed over the centuries. The only issue is that due to regulations you do not have any time afterwards to revisit areas of particular interest for a second look.
Dear Clare, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and that it helped bring the history of the Mosque-Cathedral to life. Regarding the time inside the monument, as you mentioned, access conditions are regulated by the monument authorities, and guided visits must follow a fixed schedule without the possibility of remaining inside afterwards. We truly appreciate your understanding and your feedback. Best regards, OWAY Tours
