Bus stop for public transport to Medina Azahara. Look for our blue umbrella.-
Description
Explore the amazing history of Medina Azahara in Cordoba with a 3 hours tour with a specialist guide. Discover with us the history of the caliphate in this palace and enjoy their best sites.
Travel back in time to the days of the Caliphate and Al-Andalus. Learn more about the first Umayyad caliph of Al-Andalus, Abderraman III.
Visit the most important parts of the complex, such as the large House of Ja’far built over the site of 3 earlier houses. Admire the remains of the Pórtico de Medina Azahara and visit the Salón Rico, where the caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III would receive guests.
Benefit from the expertise of an official guide who specializes on archaeological history.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
9:15 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:20 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 13+)
$22
Child (ages 8–12)
$14
Infant (ages 0–7)
$7
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 78 of the next 156 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Guided Tour and not transport
Spanish Tour: This tour does not includes transport from Cordoba to site.
Starting point:
Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5, 5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain
Tour & Transport from Cordoba
Public bus from Cordoba : public bus included.
Spanish tour 10:00 with transp: this tour included transport
Starting point:
Glorieta Media Luna, Poniente Sur, 14004 Córdoba, Spain
Itinerary
Medina Azahara
Admission included180 min
Explore the vast medieval palace of the Medina Azahara de Córdoba on a 3-hour guided tour, and travel back in time to the days of the Caliphate and Al-Andalus. Learn more about the first Umayyad caliph of Al-Andalus, Abderraman III.
Visit the most important parts of the complex, such as the large House of Ja’far built over the site of 3 earlier houses. Admire the remains of the Pórtico de Medina Azahara and go around the Salón Rico, where the caliph Abd-ar-Rahman III would receive guests.
What's included
Included
Small Groups
Official Guide
Shuttle bus in site.
Entrance Tickets
Not included
Transport from Cordoba to site (unless upgrade is selected)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
31 reviews
5
22
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3
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How it compares in Cordoba
Starting price $22 is 46% below the typical $40 for tours of similar length in Cordoba
Excurgo comparison of 256 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmación será realizada en el momento de la compra.
La distancia al yacimiento es de 8 kms desde Córdoba, recomendamos reservar bus público o desplazaros en vuestro vehículo.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour take?
Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $22 per person for this Cordoba experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:15 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:20 AM, 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM.
How much does Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 8–12 pay from $14, adults from $22.
Does Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 78 of the next 156 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Bus stop for public transport to Medina Azahara. Look for our blue umbrella.-. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Córdoba: Medina Azahara Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(31)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Lucia_S
September 5, 2025 · via Viator
History of a Kingdom
It is a very nice experience, full of history, excellent guide Carlos, with his stories and the dynamics of the activity was very didactic and enriching
Operator response
Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia.
Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de la visita a Medina Azahara y que la experiencia te resultó tan enriquecedora. Carlos estará encantado de saber que sus explicaciones y la dinámica del tour hicieron la visita tan didáctica e interesante.
Esperamos volver a verte en otra visita con OWAY Tours.
Un cordial saludo,
OWAY Tours
5
506virginiay
May 19, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Free Walking Tour en Córdoba
Very interesting the walk through Córdoba with our guide Carlos, who showed us interesting details of the most important attractions of his city, enlivening us with very funny comments and incredible stories, highly recommended!
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Kenneth W
May 12, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A screw-up again
Again, your handoff with your local tour operators was terrible. We didn’t get an email after the web confirmation from TA. Furthermore, a wrong meeting point was given through your confirmation letter. We ended up taking a taxi to the site (which was wonderful). We finally found the tour guide at the parking lot at the end of her tour. A total waste of tour cost of $54. Please refund.
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jbgrupeli
March 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor information did not match OWAY Tours
The beginning of our visit was very unpleasant.
Tripadvisor gave us a wrong address (did not match that of OWAY Tours) as a departure point: the Crescent Roundabout to catch the bus to Medina Azahara.
The thing is, when the time came, nobody came.
Fortunately we saw a group and a bus that seemed to have that destination but in another area, Red Cross Roundabout. It must be said that the roundabout where these two roundabouts are is very large and the pedestrian crossings quite far away.
When we saw the aforementioned bus we ran and fortunately, and for the kindness of the driver, we were able to take the bus and make this visit.
The mistake in the information could have caused us to miss the visit.
Otherwise everything was positive.
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antoniomV6455WY
March 5, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Worth it
They are not only stones, the place is spectacular, the visit is obligatory with guide if you want to truly appreciate it, our Carlos was very good, explained very clearly and without howling with excessive data making clear what is interesting, as well as contributing things with humor and criticism.
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809juanap
January 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
GREAT EXPERIENCE
We hire guided tour to Medina Azahara by bus 20/01/25. An experience of 10. Sergio was our guide, exceptional attention at all times. With some very pleasant explanations. Very professional, you can tell he likes art and history. Fully recommended excursion.
We hired him directly at OWAY TOURS office, the person who attended us, provided us with all the information of the visit and attended us fabulously.
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439GuilhermeM
October 15, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent three tours with Oway
I took three vpm tours to OWAY TORS.. MOMUMENYAL, PATIOS and MEDINA. Different guides and all great, answering questions and providing different insights... The service is also excellent
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Encar2064
April 5, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Improve the training of the Guides
The level of our guide (tourist technician) was clearly improveable. Excessively colloquial language. Very little information about history, architectural technique, environment, etc...
Operator response
Buenas tardes,
Gracias por compartir su opinión con nosotros. Sentimos si las explicaciones no fueron de su agrado, intentamos ajustarnos a los gustos de todos nuestros clientes. Las explicaciones que se brindan son lo más históricas y detalladas posibles dentro de una dinámica de grupo fluida y de interés. Sentimos si les hubiera gustado un tipo de ruta algo más técnica, pero les invitamos a preguntar a los guías en casos como este. Sus dudas sobre puntos de interés más concretos serán resueltas sin problema. De igual manera, contamos con opiniones positivas que respaldan la ruta realizada. Sentimos lo ocurrido igualmente y quedamos a su disposición.
Un cordial saludo,
El equipo de OWAY Tours
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369mariadelcarmenm
March 11, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Interesting visit with Carlos de guia
Spectacular visit, with Carlos as guide has been the best, very well explained everything and very entertaining and interesting. I recommend it 100%
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alepalomboo
January 30, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful visit!
We did the tour with our Azahara guide and it was very good. She had a lot of knowledge about archaeology and was always attentive to our needs. Very nice experience. I recommend the visit since without a guide one only sees ruins without knowing where they belong or the whole history of themselves. She was waiting for us in the agreed place so I also recommend taking the option of taking with the included transport. Thank you so much!
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