From the Romans to the Ummayads: A Self-Guided Cordoba Tour

1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

From the Romans to the Ummayads: A Self-Guided Cordoba Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Layers of ideas from different civilizations have been elegantly interwoven in Córdoba, once the dazzling capital of Al-Andalus and one of Europe’s great cultural crossroads.

On this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with architect and local Walkitect guide, Manuel, you’ll lose yourself in narrow alleyways and sunlit plazas, surrounded by centuries of living history. You’ll also discover the eastern and northern quarters of Córdoba’s historic center, where Manuel will bring the stories behind the buildings and streets to life.

This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Mosque-Catherdal, one of the most extraordinary religious buildings in the world, that seamlessly blends Islamic geometry with Christian grandeur. From there you’ll explore quaint streets and hear about Cordoba’s architectural evolution, and how the city’s layout has been shaped by Roman planning, Islamic urbanism, medieval growth, and modern adaptation.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba

Passing by

In this audioguide we'll visit the courtyard of the Mosque Cathedral with an architect, explaining the historical layers of this space. The entry to the Mezquita - Cathedral is not included
Museo Arqueologico de Cordoba

Passing by

We'll cross the square Jeronimo Paez in front of the archaeological museum of Cordoba with our audioguide narrated by an architect. However, the entrance to the museum is not included.
Museo Julio Romero De Torres

Passing by

We will pass Julio Romero de Torres Museum, with most of the works of this local painter. The museum fee is not included in the tour.
Centro Flamenco Fosforito

Passing by

We will pass in front of Museo Fosforito, the heart of flamenco in Cordoba, but the museum fee and the entrance is not included in the tour
Triunfo de San Rafael de la plaza del Potro

Passing by

The triumph of San Rafael is on our way during this tour, so we'll talk about this jewel and about "triunfos"
Calleja de las Flores

Passing by

We are going to walk the interior of Calleja de las Flores discovering all its charm.
Plaza de Jeronimo Paez

Passing by

In this square we will talk about the history and what is hidden underneath it.
Plaza de la Corredera

Passing by

We will visit this unique baroque square, one of the only three squares of this kind created in Spain.
Stop 9

Passing by

We'll step outside the Church of San Pablo, one of the main Fernandine churches in the city. Admission is not included in this tour.
Roman Temple

Passing by

We will see the exteriors of the Roman Temple in Cordoba. The visit to the interior is not included.
Plaza de Las Tendillas

Passing by

The tour will finish in this iconic square of the center of Cordoba, full of life.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

"This tour starts at Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Plaza de las Tendillas.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]