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Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba

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Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba

About this activity

Step back in time during this 3-hour guided tour to Medina Azahara from Córdoba. Also known as the 'Bright City,' Medina Azahara are the ruins of a vast, fortified Arab Muslim medieval palace that dates back to the 10th century; when Spain was under Moorish rule. After a short bus journey, take a guided 90-minute walking tour to learn about the complex's fascinating history. Visit the on-site museum, watch a video and see the remnants of the mosques, ceremonial halls, palaces, and workshops.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Spanish
Operated by
Córdoba a Pie | Visitas Guiadas y Free Tours

Ages: Children (0–4 years) · Youth (5–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    El bus sale desde la parada GLORIETA CRUZ ROJA, frente al hotel Eurostars Palace.

    Es muy IMPORTANTE que acudan a esta parada antes de la hora seleccionada, ya que el bus no parará un minuto más de la hora de salida (sale muy puntual). Le recomendamos que acuda con unos 10 minutos de antelación.

    Allí encontrará a nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.

    Visitaremos el museo, que se encuentro en el centro de visitantes, y el yacimiento. Para llegar hasta el yacimiento, utilizaremos un bus lanzadera (de estos gastos se hará cargo el guía ya que están incluidos en la visita).

    El orden de la visita puede variar dependiendo de las normas impuestas por el monumento.

  2. Medina Azahara

    2 h 10 min Admission included

    Encontrarán a su guía en el parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes) con el paraguas naranja.

    Le recomendamos que acudan unos cinco o diez minutos antes.

    Subiremos al yacimiento cogiendo el bus lanzadera que va desde el parking hasta el mismo yacimiento (de este gasto se encarga el guía ya que está incluido).

    Visitaremos el yacimiento y el museo en el centro de visitantes.

    El orden de la visita puede variar dependiendo de las normas impuestas por el monumento.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes).

    Allí encontrará a su guía con el paraguas naranja.

  • Enfrente del hotel Eurostars Palace encontrará la parada de bus regular llamada "Glorieta Cruz Roja". Allí estarán nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.

End point

  • Parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes).

    Allí encontrará a su guía con el paraguas naranja.

  • Enfrente del hotel Eurostars Palace encontrará la parada de bus regular llamada "Glorieta Cruz Roja". Allí estarán nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.

Using your ticket

Be at the bus stop at least 10 minutes before departure.

This bus does not belong to our company, so it will not wait for any passenger if he/she has not arrived before the departure time.

At the bus stop you will find your guide with the orange umbrella.

If you choose the guided tour option without bus, you must park your vehicle in the Medina Azahara car park (visitor centre car park) and wait for your guide who will arrive at approximately 10.15am with orange umbrella.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • SPANISH WITH BUS

    Medina Azahara (con bus): Debe estar en la parada de bus 10 minutos antes de la salida. Allí encontrará a nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.

    Starting point:

    Gta. Cruz Roja, 114, Centro, 14004 Córdoba, Spain

  • SPANISH WITHOUT BUS

    Medina Azahara (sin bus): A las 10.15h le espera su guía en el parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes) con el paraguas naranja.

    Starting point:

    Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5, 5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain

Traveller ratings

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