Guided Tours

Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Tourists with a guide in Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral

Interiors of the Prayer Hall at Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral

Jesus altar inside Cordoba Cathedral and Mosque

Breeze past entry lines and dive straight into the multi-faceted history of the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral with an expert on this guided tour.

Highlights

Skip lines at the historic Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral with your priority access tickets and enjoy a 1-hour guided tour.
Walk beside an expert to see Gothic and Baroque influences as you walk through a forest of columns and a courtyard of orange trees.
With headphones, don't miss a thing! Hear every detail of the tumultuous history of the mosque in full clarity.
Delve into the story of how a cathedral was built in the middle of this mosque with an English, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking guide.
Did you know? The Mosque-Cathedral uses a red-and-white color scheme in the arches to create a sense of rhythm and depth.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
1-hour guided tour
English, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking guide
Radio guides/headphone system for a group of 9 or more

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Beth

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our group of 4 adults from US are very glad we booked a guided tour option and had Sariya (not sure of spelling of her name). She is an archeologist with incredible knowledge of this historical site with details we would not have learned from an audio guide. She said she loves her job and it was clearly evident: she was enthusiastic with a love of teaching people facts to describe this UNESCO site. Well done!

Christiane

5/5

Oct, 2024

Great class. The guide was very knowledgeable about art and also had lots of great everyday stories to tell. He was happy to answer any questions and was simply great. And the Mesquita is great and unique anyway! Highly recommended.

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Thomas

4/5

Oct, 2024

The tour was very nice and reasonably long. The tour guide was very lively, her English was sometimes not easy to understand due to very Spanish accent (but no problem in the end)

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Dominique

5/5

Oct, 2024

The guide is passionate about her city, and it shows. We spent a good hour walking around the Mezquita, listening to her clear and very interesting explanations. We really enjoyed the tour.

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Guy

5/5

Oct, 2024

an excellent guide with good information and humor at my second visit to the Mesquita. One of the best places on earth ( top 10).

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Your experience

Gain priority access to the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral

The Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral is the world’s third-largest mosque and is considered to be one of the greatest representations of Moorish architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in the 8th century, is one of the most visited monuments in Spain. Enjoy hassle-free entry to the Mosque-Cathedral with your priority access tickets.

Discover this iconic monument with an expert guide

Explore the opulent interior of the structure during a 1-hour guided tour. An official multilingual guide will explain the fascinating history of the mosque, which was turned into a cathedral in 1236 and is, therefore, a unique representation of both Muslim and Christian cultures. Admire the astonishing arches inside the mosque, supported by 856 granite and marble pillars, and see the shell-shaped prayer niche as well as the courtyard of the orange trees. This tour is the perfect opportunity to explore the stunning architecture of the Mosque-Cathedral and to gain insight into the religious history of Cordoba.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: Please note that the shoulders must be covered all the time as the Mosque-Cathedral is a religious space and shorts and tank tops are not allowed.

Accessibility

Facilities: Wheelchair accessible, pram/stroller accessible.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.