Cordoba Monuments Intensive Walking Tour in English with Tickets Included
by Konexion Tours
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This intensive walking tour in English lasts three to four hours and covers the main monuments of Córdoba with skip-the-line tickets included. It begins at the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, where visitors spend about one hour exploring the palace and fortress that was once home to the Catholic Monarchs and later a prison. The site features Mudéjar-style gardens and courtyards. The tour then proceeds to the Monument to the Lovers for a brief stop of about five minutes. Next, the route continues through La Judería, the historic Jewish Quarter, walking its narrow streets for approximately forty-five minutes. The tour includes a visit inside the Córdoba Synagogue, built in 1315 and one of Spain's best-preserved medieval synagogues with Mudejar decorations, when possible. If the synagogue is closed or lines are too long, the guide provides an explanation from outside. The tour also stops at the Maimonides Statue for two minutes and the Chapel of San Bartolomé, known for its 14th-century Mudejar architecture, for about two minutes. Visitors then spend around six minutes at the Municipal Souk of Crafts, located in a 16th-century mansion and displaying local leather, silverwork, and ceramics, sometimes accompanied by live guitar music. The tour continues with a two-minute stop at the statue of Mohamed Al-Gafequi, a 12th-century physician noted for advances in eye surgery. It also passes by the historic Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, housed in a former hospital building with a history dating back to the 18th century, spending about two minutes there. The final major stop is the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, where visitors spend about one hour inside this building that was originally a Visigoth basilica, later a mosque, and then a cathedral. The tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the Alcázar, the Synagogue, and the Mosque-Cathedral. Guests receive audio receivers to clearly hear the guide throughout the tour. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
This site served as a palace, fortress, and prison, and was the residence of Isabella I of Castile and Fernando II of Aragon. Declared a Cultural Interest Heritage in 1931 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, its exterior is simple while the interior includes Mudéjar-inspired gardens and courtyards. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Monument to the Lovers
This monument celebrates the love story of Ibn Zaydun and Wallada bint al-Mustakfi, important figures in Andalusian history. The statue depicts two hands and is a cultural highlight of the tour. The stop is approximately five minutes.
5 min
La Juderia
The Jewish Quarter consists of a complex network of narrow streets northeast of the Mezquita in Cordoba’s historic center. The guide leads the group through this area for about 45 minutes.
45 min
Estatua de Maimonides
This statue honors Moses Maimonides, a medieval philosopher and physician known for his contributions to thought and medicine. The stop lasts about two minutes.
2 min
Cordoba Synagogue
Built in 1315, this small synagogue is one of the best-preserved medieval synagogues in Spain, featuring Mudejar-style decoration. Entry is attempted whenever possible, but the synagogue is closed all day Mondays and Sunday afternoons and holidays. If entry is not allowed or lines are too long, the guide explains the site from outside. The visit inside usually takes about five minutes.
5 min
Capilla Mudejar de San Bartolome
This 14th-century chapel is known for its Mudejar architecture and detailed design. Located in Cordoba’s old quarter, the visit lasts about two minutes.
2 min
Zoco Municipal De Artesania
Housed in a 16th-century mansion formerly owned by the Armenta family, this marketplace features local crafts such as Cordoban leather, silver filigree, and ceramics. A local guitar player sometimes performs here. The stop is about six minutes.
6 min
Estatua a Mohamed Al-Gafequi
This statue commemorates Mohamed Al-Gafequi, an Andalusian physician born in 1126 known for advances in cataract surgery and studies of eye anatomy. The stop lasts around two minutes.
2 min
Faculty of Philosophy and Letters
Located in the former Hospital del Cardenal Salazar, this building transitioned from a hospital to a university faculty. Since 1971 it has been part of local universities and expanded in the 1990s to include departments like Art History and Translation. The stop is about two minutes.
2 min
Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
Originally the Visigoth Basilica of San Vicente, the building became a mosque and later a Christian cathedral. It is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the city. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Meeting point
Main entrance of Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos on Alcazar Avenue, in front of the river. Ask for Paki or Natalia. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early and wait at the main door before entering the building. We will meet you there.
End point
We usually end the tour inside the monument, allowing time for those who wish to stay longer to take photos or explore further, it’s an incredible building.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cordoba Monuments Intensive Walking Tour in English with Tickets Included
by Konexion Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€110Overview
This intensive walking tour in English lasts three to four hours and covers the main monuments of Córdoba with skip-the-line tickets included. It begins at the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, where visitors spend about one hour exploring the palace and fortress that was once home to the Catholic Monarchs and later a prison. The site features Mudéjar-style gardens and courtyards. The tour then proceeds to the Monument to the Lovers for a brief stop of about five minutes. Next, the route continues through La Judería, the historic Jewish Quarter, walking its narrow streets for approximately forty-five minutes. The tour includes a visit inside the Córdoba Synagogue, built in 1315 and one of Spain's best-preserved medieval synagogues with Mudejar decorations, when possible. If the synagogue is closed or lines are too long, the guide provides an explanation from outside. The tour also stops at the Maimonides Statue for two minutes and the Chapel of San Bartolomé, known for its 14th-century Mudejar architecture, for about two minutes. Visitors then spend around six minutes at the Municipal Souk of Crafts, located in a 16th-century mansion and displaying local leather, silverwork, and ceramics, sometimes accompanied by live guitar music. The tour continues with a two-minute stop at the statue of Mohamed Al-Gafequi, a 12th-century physician noted for advances in eye surgery. It also passes by the historic Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, housed in a former hospital building with a history dating back to the 18th century, spending about two minutes there. The final major stop is the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, where visitors spend about one hour inside this building that was originally a Visigoth basilica, later a mosque, and then a cathedral. The tour includes skip-the-line tickets to the Alcázar, the Synagogue, and the Mosque-Cathedral. Guests receive audio receivers to clearly hear the guide throughout the tour. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
This site served as a palace, fortress, and prison, and was the residence of Isabella I of Castile and Fernando II of Aragon. Declared a Cultural Interest Heritage in 1931 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994, its exterior is simple while the interior includes Mudéjar-inspired gardens and courtyards. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Monument to the Lovers
This monument celebrates the love story of Ibn Zaydun and Wallada bint al-Mustakfi, important figures in Andalusian history. The statue depicts two hands and is a cultural highlight of the tour. The stop is approximately five minutes.
5 min
La Juderia
The Jewish Quarter consists of a complex network of narrow streets northeast of the Mezquita in Cordoba’s historic center. The guide leads the group through this area for about 45 minutes.
45 min
Estatua de Maimonides
This statue honors Moses Maimonides, a medieval philosopher and physician known for his contributions to thought and medicine. The stop lasts about two minutes.
2 min
Cordoba Synagogue
Built in 1315, this small synagogue is one of the best-preserved medieval synagogues in Spain, featuring Mudejar-style decoration. Entry is attempted whenever possible, but the synagogue is closed all day Mondays and Sunday afternoons and holidays. If entry is not allowed or lines are too long, the guide explains the site from outside. The visit inside usually takes about five minutes.
5 min
Capilla Mudejar de San Bartolome
This 14th-century chapel is known for its Mudejar architecture and detailed design. Located in Cordoba’s old quarter, the visit lasts about two minutes.
2 min
Zoco Municipal De Artesania
Housed in a 16th-century mansion formerly owned by the Armenta family, this marketplace features local crafts such as Cordoban leather, silver filigree, and ceramics. A local guitar player sometimes performs here. The stop is about six minutes.
6 min
Estatua a Mohamed Al-Gafequi
This statue commemorates Mohamed Al-Gafequi, an Andalusian physician born in 1126 known for advances in cataract surgery and studies of eye anatomy. The stop lasts around two minutes.
2 min
Faculty of Philosophy and Letters
Located in the former Hospital del Cardenal Salazar, this building transitioned from a hospital to a university faculty. Since 1971 it has been part of local universities and expanded in the 1990s to include departments like Art History and Translation. The stop is about two minutes.
2 min
Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
Originally the Visigoth Basilica of San Vicente, the building became a mosque and later a Christian cathedral. It is one of the most architecturally significant buildings in the city. The visit lasts about one hour.
60 min
Meeting point
Main entrance of Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos on Alcazar Avenue, in front of the river. Ask for Paki or Natalia. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early and wait at the main door before entering the building. We will meet you there.
End point
We usually end the tour inside the monument, allowing time for those who wish to stay longer to take photos or explore further, it’s an incredible building.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.