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Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba
4.5(58)Cordoba3 hours
VIATOR4.4(14)TRIPADVISOR4.6(44)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$19 / person
Location
Cordoba, Spain
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 58 reviews
Languages
ES
Group
Small group, up to 30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Córdoba a Pie | Visitas Guiadas y Free Tours
Meeting point
Parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes).Allí encontrará a su guía con el paraguas naranja.
Description
Step back in time during this 3-hour guided tour to Medina Azahara from Córdoba. Also known as the 'Bright City,' Medina Azahara are the ruins of a vast, fortified Arab Muslim medieval palace that dates back to the 10th century; when Spain was under Moorish rule. After a short bus journey, take a guided 90-minute walking tour to learn about the complex's fascinating history. Visit the on-site museum, watch a video and see the remnants of the mosques, ceremonial halls, palaces, and workshops.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 11:00 AM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 13–90)
$19
Youth (ages 5–12)
$7
Child (ages 0–4)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
SPANISH WITH BUS
Medina Azahara (con bus): Debe estar en la parada de bus 10 minutos antes de la salida. Allí encontrará a nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.
Starting point:
Gta. Cruz Roja, 114, Centro, 14004 Córdoba, Spain
SPANISH WITHOUT BUS
Medina Azahara (sin bus): A las 10.15h le espera su guía en el parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes) con el paraguas naranja.
Starting point:
Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5, 5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain
Itinerary
10 min
El bus sale desde la parada GLORIETA CRUZ ROJA, frente al hotel Eurostars Palace.
Es muy IMPORTANTE que acudan a esta parada antes de la hora seleccionada, ya que el bus no parará un minuto más de la hora de salida (sale muy puntual). Le recomendamos que acuda con unos 10 minutos de antelación.
Allí encontrará a nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.
Visitaremos el museo, que se encuentro en el centro de visitantes, y el yacimiento. Para llegar hasta el yacimiento, utilizaremos un bus lanzadera (de estos gastos se hará cargo el guía ya que están incluidos en la visita).
El orden de la visita puede variar dependiendo de las normas impuestas por el monumento.
Medina Azahara
Admission included130 min
Encontrarán a su guía en el parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes) con el paraguas naranja.
Le recomendamos que acudan unos cinco o diez minutos antes.
Subiremos al yacimiento cogiendo el bus lanzadera que va desde el parking hasta el mismo yacimiento (de este gasto se encarga el guía ya que está incluido).
Visitaremos el yacimiento y el museo en el centro de visitantes.
El orden de la visita puede variar dependiendo de las normas impuestas por el monumento.
What's included
Included
Local guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
58 reviews
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How it compares in Cordoba
No. 43 by number of reviews among 256 tours in Cordoba
Starting price $19 is 51% below the typical $40 for tours of similar length in Cordoba
Excurgo comparison of 256 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba take?
Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba cost?
Prices start at $19 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 Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:45 AM, and 11:00 AM.
How much does Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba cost for children?
Children aged 0–4 pay nothing, adults from $19.
Can I cancel Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba 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 Parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes). Allí encontrará a su guía con el paraguas naranja. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba 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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 58 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Córdoba a Pie | Visitas Guiadas y Free Tours.
Reviews(58)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Sorgine
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience
We chose the guided tour of Medina Azahara, because we believed that an archaeological visit deserved certain explanations and details.
Taking the tour with “Córdoba a Pie” was a success. Our guide, José Antonio, explained everything to us very well, with facts and anecdotes… and also with laughter. His explanations made the visit a wonderful and totally recommendable experience.
The excursion to Medina Azahara is a must on your visit to Córdoba. I recommend this guided excursion and I am grateful for professionals as kind as José Antonio.
Thank you very much for teaching us and making us imagine what this archaeological jewel would have been like in its heyday.
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MARCELA_G
May 16, 2026 · via Viator
The guide Vicente...
The guide Vicente is excellent. A fascinating tour of the beautiful city of Medina Azahara. A luxury and a pleasure to relive history.
Operator response
¡Muchísimas gracias por su fantástica reseña! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutó tanto de la visita a Medina Azahara y de las explicaciones de Vicente. Es maravilloso saber que el recorrido consiguió hacerle revivir y disfrutar de la historia de este lugar tan especial. Le haremos llegar sus bonitas palabras a Vicente. ¡Esperamos volver a verle pronto!
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Regia_64
April 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour! It is essential!
Very well organized from Cordoba. Best of all Susanna guide, super professional with a huge knowledge of the subject. Congratulations Susanna it was a pleasure to have two visits with you!
Operator response
¡Muchísimas gracias por su comentario! 😊 Nos alegra saber que la organización desde Córdoba fue de su agrado y, sobre todo, que disfrutó tanto de las visitas con Susana.
Le haremos llegar sus felicitaciones. Para nosotros es un orgullo contar con profesionales que transmiten sus conocimientos y su pasión de esta manera.
¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y esperamos volver a verle muy pronto por Andalucía! ❤️
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Elisa_L
October 31, 2025 · via Viator
Very interesting
Guide Fran gave us a complete and rigorous information in an exciting place. It's really worth it
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mariaelenacR6998TI
October 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
It's worth it.
Magnificent morning, very pedagogical all explanations and highly recommended, without doubt my congratulations for the guide. Thank you.
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S3496LEadrianam
July 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Worth it.
The tour is very complete. Our guide Pilu was lovely and gave us a lot of information. I think making it night-time gives it a magical character.
Operator response
Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutasteis de la visita a Medina Azahara con Pilu y que el formato nocturno os transmitió esa magia especial. Será un placer volver a recibiros.
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Noela F
July 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Sunbaked ruins!
The guide was very informative. The welcome video helped to explain what would’ve been there. Some restoration gives you an idea of the splendour. The day was very hot and it was like an oven, which made it quite a challenge.
Operator response
Gracias, Noela, por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra que la visita y las explicaciones te resultaran tan completas, incluso en un día tan caluroso. Medina Azahara siempre sorprende con su historia y su esplendor.
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C3985TZjuans
May 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Thank you very much to Pilu, without her we would not have heard much
A recommendable experience that thanks to our guide Pilu s made us much more enjoyable thanks to his sympathy and historical information very enjoyable
Operator response
Gracias por tu valoración. Nos alegra que Pilu consiguiera hacer de la visita a Medina Azahara una experiencia amena y llena de historia. Comentarios como el tuyo nos animan a seguir trabajando con la misma ilusión.
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962osaneg
March 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Genial.
It has been great, Carmen is an excellent guide, you love history, explains everything in a very didactic and exciting way.
Highly recommended.
We enjoyed it a lot and that rain has accompanied us all the time.
Operator response
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra que la pasión y las explicaciones de Carmen hicieran tan especial vuestra visita a Medina Azahara, incluso con la lluvia. Será un placer recibiros de nuevo.
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luisbarq
June 13, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
From 10
Our guide was Miguel Ángel, a 10 not to be missed, very entertaining, educational, entertaining and fun. Even in the heat it is worth doing it.
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