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Alcazar Córdoba

The Royal Alcazar of Cordoba was a historic fortress. Designed with extraordinary Mudéjar influences, its architecture, gardens, and massive library are its key highlights. With Alcazar Cordoba tickets, enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo offers.

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Alcazar Córdoba
Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral exterior with gardens and palm trees under a blue sky.
Tour group at the entrance of the Alcázar in Córdoba's Jewish Quarter.
Ceiling and organ pipes inside Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral, Spain.
Tourists exploring a narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter.
Narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter with colorful flower pots and local crafts.
Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral Mihrab ceiling with intricate arches and detailed carvings.
Courtyard with palm trees at the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral, Spain.
Visitor photographing arches inside Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral during guided tour.
Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral and Alcázar with palm trees and historic architecture.
Alcázar gardens with fountain and historic walls in Cordoba, Spain.
Statue in the gardens of Alcázar, Cordoba, surrounded by tall hedges and palm trees.
Narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter with colorful doors and potted plants.
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2 hr
  • Start with skip-the-line access to the iconic Mosque-Cathedral—home to 856 columns and its signature double arches.

  • Walk right past the queues at the Alcázar of the Christian Kings and explore its royal baths, mosaic-filled halls, and lush gardens.

  • Wander through the Jewish Quarter to see the 10th-century Synagogue, the statue of Maimonides, and the buzzing Arabic market.

  • Throughout the tour, an expert guide (available in French, Spanish, Italian, or English) will bring to life the city’s rich blend of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences.

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  • Start with skip-the-line access to the iconic Mosque-Cathedral—home to 856 columns and its signature double arches.

  • Walk right past the queues at the Alcázar of the Christian Kings and explore its royal baths, mosaic-filled halls, and lush gardens.

  • Wander through the Jewish Quarter to see the 10th-century Synagogue, the statue of Maimonides, and the buzzing Arabic market.

  • Throughout the tour, an expert guide (available in French, Spanish, Italian, or English) will bring to life the city’s rich blend of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish influences.

from €34
€32.64

4% off

Gardens of the Alcázar of the Christian Kings in Cordoba with pool and historic architecture.
Statues and fountains in the Gardens at the Alcázar of Córdoba.
Fountain and gardens at Alcazar Cordoba's Royal Baths of Doña Leonor.
Statue of historical figures in Alcazar gardens, Cordoba.
Alcazar of Cordoba with gardens and historic architecture under a clear sky.
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1 hr
  • Waltz past the long queues and head straight into the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs with your skip-the-line tickets, led by a local guide.

  • Marvel at the iconic Tower of the Lions, featuring a courtyard with a central fountain surrounded by twelve marble lions.

  • Explore the sumptuous labyrinthine corridors and Baths of Mrs. Leonor, medieval baths, and the Hall of Mosaics, housing intricate Roman mosaics.

  • Opt for an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide and get a fascinating overview of the historical significance of this Alcázar.

  • Fun Fact: Columbus led the famous expedition in 1492 to the Caribbean and was presented by King Ferdinand II at the Alcázar of Córdoba.

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  • Waltz past the long queues and head straight into the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs with your skip-the-line tickets, led by a local guide.

  • Marvel at the iconic Tower of the Lions, featuring a courtyard with a central fountain surrounded by twelve marble lions.

  • Explore the sumptuous labyrinthine corridors and Baths of Mrs. Leonor, medieval baths, and the Hall of Mosaics, housing intricate Roman mosaics.

  • Opt for an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide and get a fascinating overview of the historical significance of this Alcázar.

  • Fun Fact: Columbus led the famous expedition in 1492 to the Caribbean and was presented by King Ferdinand II at the Alcázar of Córdoba.

from €19
€18.24

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Authentic Cordoba patio with vibrant flowers and blue window shutters.
Flower-filled patio with hanging pots in Cordoba, Spain.
Cordoba patio with vibrant flowers in blue pots on white walls.
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2 hr
  • Immerse yourself in the cultures and traditions of Cordoba on a tour of its courtyards.

  • Enjoy skip the line access and waste no time waiting around. Learn about the plants, people, and stories behind Cordoba’s Patios from your guide.

  • Choose to conduct this tour either in English or Spanish as you enter 5 private dwellings and learn more about the patio culture from the owners.

  • Witness a lush bloom of carnations, bougainvillea, strawberry plants, hydrangeas and more.

  • Did you know? The attraction was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2012.

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  • Immerse yourself in the cultures and traditions of Cordoba on a tour of its courtyards.

  • Enjoy skip the line access and waste no time waiting around. Learn about the plants, people, and stories behind Cordoba’s Patios from your guide.

  • Choose to conduct this tour either in English or Spanish as you enter 5 private dwellings and learn more about the patio culture from the owners.

  • Witness a lush bloom of carnations, bougainvillea, strawberry plants, hydrangeas and more.

  • Did you know? The attraction was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2012.

from €18
€17.28

4% off

Women walking inside the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain, with iconic arches.
Narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter with colorful flowers and pottery on walls.
Interior of Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral with intricate arches and stone walls.
Visitor at the Gardens of the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Cordoba, Spain, near a fountain.
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos gardens with fountains and flowers, Cordoba, Spain.
Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba ornate exterior wall with arches and intricate stonework.
Visitors exploring the arches and columns inside Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral.
Narrow street in Cordoba's Jewish Quarter with colorful flower pots and local crafts.
Handicraft store displays colorful ceramics and souvenirs on Calle Deanes, Cordoba, Spain.
Visitors walking along the walls of Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Cordoba.
Ornate interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, featuring intricate wood carvings and detailed ceiling.
Patio de los Naranjos with orange trees and bell tower, Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba.
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Guided Tours
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4 hr
  • Capture the essence of Córdoba on a walking tour and visit iconic spots like Mosque-Cathedral, a fusion of Islamic and Christian elements, with a guide.

  • Walk through the Jewish Quarter's narrow streets, admire the ancient Synagogue, and shop for handmade souvenirs at the Souk.

  • Skip the long queues at the Alcázar of the Catholic Kings, the former residence of the Castilian kings, and cap off the tour in Alcázar's extensive gardens.

  • Opt for an English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide as per your preference on this 4-hour tour.

  • Fun Fact: The Mosque-Cathedral houses Patio de los Naranjos or "Court of Oranges", filled with beautiful fountains and orange trees.

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  • Capture the essence of Córdoba on a walking tour and visit iconic spots like Mosque-Cathedral, a fusion of Islamic and Christian elements, with a guide.

  • Walk through the Jewish Quarter's narrow streets, admire the ancient Synagogue, and shop for handmade souvenirs at the Souk.

  • Skip the long queues at the Alcázar of the Catholic Kings, the former residence of the Castilian kings, and cap off the tour in Alcázar's extensive gardens.

  • Opt for an English, Spanish, or French-speaking guide as per your preference on this 4-hour tour.

  • Fun Fact: The Mosque-Cathedral houses Patio de los Naranjos or "Court of Oranges", filled with beautiful fountains and orange trees.

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€49
Córdoba Cathedral-Mosque interior with red and white arches and columns.
Córdoba Cathedral-Mosque exterior with intricate Moorish arches and detailed stonework.
Córdoba Cathedral-Mosque interior with ornate wooden choir stalls and intricate ceiling.
Ornate organ pipes inside Córdoba Cathedral-Mosque, featuring intricate gold and silver designs.
Córdoba Cathedral-Mosque courtyard with palm trees and visitors exploring.
Córdoba Alcázar gardens with pool and historic tower in background.
Cypress-lined garden path with red flowers at Córdoba Alcázar.
Statues of historical figures in the gardens of Córdoba Alcázar, Spain.
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2 hr 30 min
  • Unravel Córdoba's historic treasures on a 2.5-hour guided tour in Spanish or French, encompassing the Mosque-Cathedral and Alcázar.

  • A fusion of Christian and Islamic design awaits at the Mosque-Cathedral. Spot the evolution in unique features like the minaret-turned-bell tower.

  • Walk amidst bicolor arches in the hall, the opulent main altar in the chapel, and a life-size sculpture of the Ascension of Jesus atop the choir throne!

  • Soak up the charm of the Alcázar's serene gardens and courtyards, and hear stories of Roman and Visigothic eras from a Spanish or French-speaking guide.

  • Fun Fact: The most lavish room in the Alcázar, the Ambassador’s Hall, was built to face Mecca under Al-Mutadim’s reign. Its orientation was changed during the Christian kings’ era.

More details

  • Unravel Córdoba's historic treasures on a 2.5-hour guided tour in Spanish or French, encompassing the Mosque-Cathedral and Alcázar.

  • A fusion of Christian and Islamic design awaits at the Mosque-Cathedral. Spot the evolution in unique features like the minaret-turned-bell tower.

  • Walk amidst bicolor arches in the hall, the opulent main altar in the chapel, and a life-size sculpture of the Ascension of Jesus atop the choir throne!

  • Soak up the charm of the Alcázar's serene gardens and courtyards, and hear stories of Roman and Visigothic eras from a Spanish or French-speaking guide.

  • Fun Fact: The most lavish room in the Alcázar, the Ambassador’s Hall, was built to face Mecca under Al-Mutadim’s reign. Its orientation was changed during the Christian kings’ era.

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€43

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Cordoba Alcazar is a highlight of any historic Spain collection, offering a captivating journey through Roman, Islamic, and Christian legacies. Its mosaic-lined halls, iconic towers, and lush gardens make it a cornerstone for travelers exploring Andalusia’s rich heritage and Cordoba’s UNESCO-listed old town.

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