Córdoba: Medina Azahara exclusive private tour
ID: GYG1036394-1597943
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the ancient city of Medina Azahara on a guided tour. Explore the archaeological site, visit the museum, and learn about the rich past of Córdoba and the Caliphate art.
Step back in time to the 10th century and explore the palatine city of Medina Azahara, built by the caliph Abderraman III. Discover the cultural, administrative, and political center of the Umayyad Caliphate of Al-Andalus, the most important city in the West during that era.
Begin your journey in the Sierra Morena, where the city is located. Visit the museum to learn about the rich past of Cordoba and the Caliphate art. Then, explore the archaeological site, including the wall area, the north gate, the administrative area, the main square, and the residential and protocol area.
Experience the grandeur of the city and the protocol way to meet the caliph.
Highlights
- Step back in time as you explore the ancient city of Medina Azahara
- Discover the cultural, administrative, and political center of Al-Andalus
- Learn about the rich past of Córdoba and the Caliphate art
- No queues
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The site is a World Heritage Site since 2018
The city was built in the 10th century by the caliph Abderraman the third
It was the cultural, administrative and political center of the Umayyad Caliphate of Al-Andalus
Entrada centro de recepción de visitantes, junto al cartel de Medina Azahara
Paraguas verde
INCLUDED
- Visit to the wall area
- Visit to the north gate
- Visit to the administrative area
- Visit to the main square
- Visit to the residential and protocol area
- Visit to the museum
- Visit to the archaeological site
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the site
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.