Medina Azahara Guided Tour, Cordoba - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Medina Azahara Guided Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 29.00 USD
Rating: 9.2 (22 reviews)

Medina Azahara Guided Tour

The Medina Azahara was built over 1000 years ago

Architectural details of the Medina Azahara palace-city

The portico of the Medina Azahara ruins

Discover the incredible "Shining City", the archaeological ruins of a Medieval citadel constructed in the first half of the 10th century by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba.

Details

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to the Medina Azahara (for residents of the EU)
Return transport between Cordoba and the Medina by bus (depending on selection)
Shuttle bus service from the Reception Centre to the archaeological site

Not included

Admission to the Medina Azahara (for non
residents of the EU): 1.50EUR

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 186 Travelers·22 reviews

April 22, 2026
Caroline
Boston, United States
Emilio was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, full of interesting stories, and funny! The site is remarkable!
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September 26, 2025
Diane
United States
We had a tour of Medina Ahazaras by Maria. She did a great job. She knew the history well and kept the tour moving. It was a very interesting place ...
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January 31, 2025
Anonymous
Netherlands
Our guide Emilio was very well informed, could tell the history from multiple perspectives and with enthousiasm. Would recommend this tour!
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December 21, 2024
Isabel
Cabo Rojo, United States
The tour was very entertaining, Rafa is an excellent guide, who knows a lot about the culture and history of the area.
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December 5, 2024
Zakia Badr
Madrid, Spain
Almudena was AMAZING! So informative and welcoming. Absolutely felt like I knew exactly what she wanted us to see and moved through time with her. GI...
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February 22, 2020
Louise
Quebec City, Canada
Alva was very nice and knowledgeable.
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October 26, 2019
Norman
Boston, United States
Susanna is the best guide we have had in Spain. Very understandable and knowledgeable.
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September 27, 2019
Charles
Toronto, Australia
Guide was knowledgeable and personal
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September 5, 2019
Fatimeh
Dallas, U.S. Outlying Islands
Our guide ms susana was excellent and very knowledgeable. We really liked her and enjoyed our tour.
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April 11, 2019
Anonymous
Kentucky, United States
Great tour. Very good and enthusiastic guide. Very good knowledge of history.
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Discover the incredible "Shining City", the archaeological ruins of a Medieval citadel constructed in the first half of the 10th century by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba.

Medina Azahara Guided Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Paseo de la Victoria, and from this point in Cordoba we'll travel by bus to Medina Azahara, located just 8 kilometres (4.9 miles) from the city. Abandoned and looted just 80 years after construction, and buried over time, the former capital of al-Andalus was discovered at the end of the 19th century. Spreading across 276 acres (112 hectares), it's one of the largest archaeological sites in Spain.

On arrival at the ruined palace-city, we'll visit the Medina Azahara Museum to discover the remains of the palace-city up close and learn more about the fascinating site as we see a breathtaking collection of pieces taken from the site.

Afterwards, we'll take a shuttle bus to the archaeological site, and enjoy a guided tour. As we explore the ten per cent of the site that has been uncovered, our guide will reveal the secrets hidden in the fortress. Limestone walls with intricate arabesque carvings, golden ceilings and pools of mercury made the Medina Azahara a magnificent palace complex that was as popular with the princes, artists and philosophers of the time as it was important politically.

Travel back in time to the 10th century and see how the Caliph of Cordoba lived as we wander through the different parts of the ancient fortified city, admiring the splendour of its mosques, towers, servants' quarters, bath complexes and aristocratic residences.

At the end of our visit, we'll return to the meeting point in Cordoba by bus after a total of 3.5 hours.

Tour without transport

If you have access to your own vehicle and would prefer to reach the Medina Azahara at your own pace, you can reserve this activity without transport. If you book the tour without transport, we'll meet at the Medina Azahara car park.

Points of interest in Cordoba

The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba Patios Cordobeses Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos The Roman Bridge of Córdoba Jewish Quarter of Cordoba Córdoba Synagogue

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Discover the incredible "Shining City", the archaeological ruins of a Medieval citadel constructed in the first half of the 10th century by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba.

Medina Azahara Guided Tour

At the end of our visit, we'll return to the meeting point in Cordoba by bus after a total of 3.5 hours.

Medina Azahara Guided Tour