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Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Guided Tour

1h 30min4.6 / 5 · 788 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Guided Tour
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Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba Guided Tour

About this experience

Ideal Guided tour for those who want to know the Mosque - Cathedral of Cordoba in depth. It will be done by expert historians who will be able to analyze, in detail, every part of a very special and complex monument.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 1h 30min

    Guided Tour to the most outstanding monument of Cordoba, the Mosque-Cathedral. It has been declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. The Guided Tour performed by expert historians, will lead you through an alive temple that has been witness to numerous historical events. It will not leave you indifferent. We will explain the different stages of construction, starting from the remains of the old Visigothic basilica of San Vicente that are still preserved. We will follow the Guided Tour to the old mosque that was built by Emir Abderraman I and the following expansions until the Almanzor period. After the conquest of the city by the Christian army the Mosque became Cathedral and occupied several warehouses due to the enlargement of the Caliph Al-Hakam II for liturgical celebrations. Later on, the existing transept of the Cathedral was built.

What’s included

  • Professional art historian guide
  • Monolingual tour

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

English tour

Spanish tour

French tour

Meeting & pickup

  • You have to look for the guide at the door of the Palacio de Congresos, next to the benches.

Before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.