- Duration
- About 10 hours
- Guide
- Live guide
- English
- Access
- Air-conditioned coach
- Mezquita entry included
- Ticket
- Mobile ticket
- QR code on your phone
Free cancellation · Full refund up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
About this experience
A day in Córdoba: a guided visit of the Mosque-Cathedral's forest of arches, the lanes of the Jewish Quarter, and the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir.
- Walk through the forest of red-and-white arches of the Mosque-Cathedral with your guide, entry included
- Stand before the mihrab of the 960s with its golden mosaics, and see the Renaissance cathedral built inside the mosque
- Follow your guide through the Jewish Quarter to the medieval synagogue and the Calleja de las Flores
- Cross the Roman bridge to the Calahorra Tower for the classic view back over the city
Good to know
- Day
- Leaves at 08:00 from the Torre del Oro and returns about 18:00. Around 2 hours each way on the coach.
- Mezquita
- Entry and a guided visit of about 1 h 15 min are included, in the morning.
- Free time
- About 2 h 30 min for lunch and exploring. Lunch isn't included.
- Dress
- Cover shoulders and knees for the Mosque-Cathedral. Wear comfortable shoes.
The story
Abd al-Rahman I began the great mosque of Córdoba in 785, when the city was the capital of al-Andalus. His successors extended it three times, until some 850 columns of marble, jasper and granite carried its double arches. Al-Hakam II added the mihrab in the 960s, faced with mosaics made with craftsmen sent from Byzantium.
After Córdoba passed to Castile in 1236 the mosque became a church, and from 1523 a Renaissance cathedral was raised in its centre. UNESCO listed the Mosque-Cathedral in 1984 and extended the listing to the historic centre in 1994. The Roman bridge, much rebuilt over the centuries, has crossed the Guadalquivir since the 1st century BC.
What you'll do
- Depart from the Torre del Oro2 hMeet at 07:45. The coach leaves at 08:00 and heads about 140 km east through the olive groves of the Guadalquivir valley as your guide introduces the day.
- Mosque-Cathedral1 h 15 minEnter through the Patio de los Naranjos for a guided visit: the forest of arches, al-Hakam II's mihrab and the Renaissance cathedral at the heart of the mosque.
- Jewish Quarter1 hA guided walk through the lanes of the Judería, past the 14th-century synagogue and the statue of Maimonides, to the Calleja de las Flores.
- Free time and lunch2 h 30 minTime for lunch and to explore on your own: try salmorejo or flamenquín, or visit a monument of your choice (entry extra).
- Roman bridge and Calahorra Tower45 minWalk out across the Roman bridge to the Calahorra Tower for the view back over the river to the Mezquita.
- Return to Seville2 hBack along the motorway, arriving at the Torre del Oro at about 18:00.
How it works
- Book your date and timeReserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.
- Meet the coachMeet your guide by the Torre del Oro on Paseo de Cristóbal Colón at 07:45, 15 minutes before departure: the coach leaves on time.
- Show your QR ticketOn your phone at the entrance or meeting point once your booking is paid. No printing needed.
What's included
Included
- Air-conditioned coach from and back to central Seville
- Live guide in English throughout the day
- Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba entry with a guided visit
- Guided walk through the Jewish Quarter and to the Roman bridge
- Free time for lunch in Córdoba
Not included
- Lunch, food and drinks
- Entry to other monuments, such as the Synagogue's interior or the Calahorra Tower museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Know before you go
- Long day: about 10 hours, with around 4 hours on the coach
- Cover shoulders and knees inside the Mosque-Cathedral; hats come off inside
- The Mosque-Cathedral is a working church and can change hours for services; your guide adjusts the order of the day if needed
- Córdoba is one of the hottest cities in Spain in summer; bring water and a hat
- Return time depends on traffic; leave a buffer before evening plans
- Children 4–17 pay the child price; bring ID. Under-4s go free; tell us when booking so we can plan seating
Questions travellers ask
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation. Full refund up to 24 h before.
Where do we meet?
Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, beside the Torre del Oro, 41001 Sevilla. Meet your guide on the riverside promenade by the Torre del Oro, 15 minutes before departure; the guide walks you to the coach. About 5 minutes' walk from the Cathedral. Tram: Puerta de Jerez.
How long does it last?
About 10 hours.
Which languages?
Live guide — English.
What's included?
Air-conditioned coach from and back to central Seville; Live guide in English throughout the day; Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba entry with a guided visit; Guided walk through the Jewish Quarter and to the Roman bridge; Free time for lunch in Córdoba.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your ticket is a QR code that you show on your phone.
When do I pay?
Reserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.
Where you'll meet
Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, beside the Torre del Oro, 41001 Sevilla
Meet your guide on the riverside promenade by the Torre del Oro, 15 minutes before departure; the guide walks you to the coach. About 5 minutes' walk from the Cathedral. Tram: Puerta de Jerez.
Why book with us
- Flexible Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Cancel or reschedule online from your booking.
- Mobile ticket Your QR ticket appears on your phone once your payment is received.
- Secure checkout Encrypted checkout. No booking fees.