Medieval Córdoba: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
In the early Middle Ages, Córdoba UNESCO-listed historic centre thronged with Muslims, Christians, and Jews. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll follow the same little-changed streets and maze-like alleyways that those three cultures walked in Medieval times.
The tour starts outside the magnificent Mosque-Cathedral‘s bell tower. You‘ll skirt around the walls of the Patio de los Naranjos and pass through Puerta del Puente on your way to Puente Romano.
Along the way, I‘ll tell you about Abd al-Rahman I, the remarkable man who ordered the construction of the Great Mosque. You‘ll also explore the old Jewish quarter‘s labyrinthine streets, and learn about some of the fascinating figures who lived there, including Sephardic rabbi and philosopher, Maimonides, and the Andalusian jurist, Averroes.
By the end of this tour in the beautiful Calleja de las Flores, you‘ll have seen the city‘s highlights and found out about the three communities who lived there in the Middle Ages.
Activity location
- Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba
- Calle Cardenal Herrero
- 14003, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba
- Calle Cardenal Herrero
- 14003, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain
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Medieval Córdoba: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
- 1h 30m
- Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
- English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$15.71 x 1 AdultNZ$15.71
Total
includes taxes & fees
What's included, what's not
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transport
Know before you book
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Torre Campanario (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour starts by the Cathedral's bell tower, which was originally built as the minaret of the mosque. Entry to the tower is not included in the tour.
Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba (Pass by)
We'll pass by the beautiful mosque-cathedral of Córdoba, one of the great symbols of Spain's rich Islamic heritage. However, entry to the mosque is not included in the tour.
Patio de los Naranjos (Pass by)
We'll peek into the famous Orange Tree Courtyard, where the faithful used to perform their ritual washing before entering the mosque. Entry to the courtyard is free of charge, so you can go in if you want to.
Jewish Quarter (Juderia) (Pass by)
We'll explore the charming maze of alleyways in the Judería, Cordoba's old Jewish quarter. You'll get a flavour of what the medieval city would have been like.
Historic Centre of Cordoba (Pass by)
We'll walk around the historic centre of Córdoba, where shops and lively bars and restaurants occupy many of the elegant old buildings. You'll learn how the various cultures who have lived here helped to shape the city you see today.
Roman Bridge (Pass by)
We'll pass the Roman Bridge, which in spite of its name wasn't built by the Romans! You'll get great views of the River Guadalquivir and see where the city's port once was.
Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos (Pass by)
We'll skirt around the mighty Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the Gothic castle built by Alfonso XI on the site of a former Muslim palace. Entry to the castle is not included in the tour.
Banos del Alcazar Califal de Cordoba (Pass by)
We'll pass by the Caliphal Baths, which as well as being a place to relax and socialise were the venue of some dramatic events. Entry to the baths in not included in the tour.
Sinagoga de Cordoba (Pass by)
We'll pass Córdoba's beautiful old synagogue, which is the best-preserved synagogue in Andalucía. Entry to the synagogue is free for EU citizens.
Casa de Sefarad (Pass by)
We'll pass by the Casa de Sefarad, a small museum which tells the storey of Córdoba's Jewish community in the Middle Ages. Entry to the museum is not included in the tour.
Capilla Mudejar de San Bartolome (Pass by)
We'll pass the lovely Chapel of San Bartolomé, which is one of the finest examples of Mudejar architecture in Cordoba. Entry to the chapel is not included in the tour.
Casa-Museo del Guadameci Omeya (Pass by)
We'll pass the Casa del Guadameci Omeya, which showcases the decorative leatherwork of the artist Ramón García Romero. Entry to the museum is free, but a donation is appreciated.
Casa Arabe (Pass by)
We'll go up to the Casa Arabe, which consists of five beautifully restored houses from the Muslim period. Depending on the time of day, you can go in and explore the patios and some of the rooms.
Calleja de las Flores (Pass by)
We'll end our tour in Calleja de las Flores, one of the most-photographed spots in Córdoba. You'll get a great view of the bell tower where we started our tour and learn about the history of using flowers to decorate the patios and alleyways of Córdoba.
Location
Activity location
- Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba
- Calle Cardenal Herrero
- 14003, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Puerta del Perdón de la Mezquita de Córdoba
- Calle Cardenal Herrero
- 14003, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain
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