Cordoba: Jewish Quarter and Mosque-Cathedral Guided Tour Tour in Spanish

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ID: GYG28530-O-33091
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Country: Spain

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore the history and monuments of Cordoba on a guided walking tour. See the Great Mosque-Cathedral, stroll through the Jewish Quarter, visit the historic Synagogue, and see streets of medieval splendor.
Explore the history of Cordoba on an approximately 2-hour walking tour of its main monuments. Available in Spanish, English and French, the guided tour departs from the Monument to the Lovers in the historic heart of the city.

Visit the Synagogue, where the main door is profusely decorated with Mudejar plasterwork, and 3 small balconies form a trefoil archway with inscriptions from the psalms. Stroll through the complex network of small streets that make up the historic Jewish Quarter, enjoying the typical Andalusian flavor, and stop in decorative squares and streets to take in the sights.

End your tour at the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, where the mixture of architectural styles reveal 9 centuries of Cordoba history. Go inside to see the labyrinth of beautiful columns, double arcades and horseshoe arches. Discover how a Catholic cathedral was constructed inside the Islamic mosque, with Byzantine mosaics crafted from marble.

At the end of the tour, at approximately 14:30, your guide will be happy to point you in the direction of local restaurants and taverns should you wish to sample some authentic Andalusian tapas.

Highlights

  • Explore the history of Cordoba through its main monuments
  • Stroll through the narrow streets of the old Jewish Quarter
  • Immerse yourself in a typical Andalusian atmosphere, stopping at decorative squares and streets to admire the buildings
  • Go to the stunning Great Mosque-Cathedral, a former mosque that was converted to a Catholic cathedral after the Christian Conquest
  • Admire a stunning labyrinth of beautiful columns, double arcades and horseshoe arches in the Mosque-Cathedral interior
  • Get tips on where to find the best tapas

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at the Monumento a los Enamorados, cerca del Restaurante Almudaina, Calle Tomás Conde. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
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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.