Cordoba: 2.5-Hour Guided Jewish Quarter and Alcazar Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG240322-477602
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore Cordoba's Jewish Quarter and the city's old palace on a guided tour. See famous monuments and stunning architecture while learning about Cordoba's history.
Join your guide at the meeting point and head to Calleja de la Hoguera, a narrow street from the Arabic era and see a historic mosque. Historians believe Cordoba once hosted over a thousand mosques in the 10th-century. From Calleja de la Hoquera you will head to the Jewish Quarter with origins from the 14th-century.
Starting in Plaza Cardenal Salazar, see the statue of Algafequi, the first doctor to operate on eyes in Europe in the 12th-century. An old hospital from the 18th-century stands there now as a university as well. Walk to Capilla Mudejar de San Bartolomé, an old arabesque style Christian chapel built by a Jewish convert. Learn about the building's hidden history from your guide who will share its secrets.
Head to the souk, a craft work market with the local products typical of Cordoba. After time in the souk see a breathtaking medieval synagogue. The synagogue was built in the 14th-century and is one of the few Jewish monuments that has survived a tumultuous history.
Your tour ends at the Alcazar of the Catholic Monarchs. Learn about the history of the Catholic Monarchs and the role the Alcazar played in the city's past.
Highlights
- Explore Cordoba's Jewish Quarter with a local guide
- Take advantage of skip-the-line access
- Visit the Alcazar of Cordoba
- See famous monuments of the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility as there are many stairs
• Babies trolleys must be left at the entrance
• This tour does not include visits to the towers
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Puerta del Perdón, Mezquita Catedral, Calle Cardenal Herrero, 1. Look for the orange umbrella.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
