Mezquita & Jewish Quarter Experience, Córdoba
Visit Córdoba's Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral) and Jewish Quarter with a local professional guide detailing the city's history.
Linda S.
So interesting!
Overview
Córdoba is a historically rich city, home to one of Spain's most visited monuments, the Mezquita Catedral (Mosque-Cathedral). This guided walking tour takes you through the building, emphasizing the city's history under Roman, Muslim, and Christian rule. You'll also visit the Jewish Quarter, one of the most picturesque areas of the city's Old Town and home to significant sites like the Córdoba Synagogue. Along the way, your guide will explain the importance of these monuments, Córdoba's role in Spanish history, and the city's rich culture.
Highlights
- Visit the unique Mezquita Catedral: a cathedral and mosque in one
- Learn about the city's Jewish history as you walk through the Jewish Quarter
- Enjoy cultural activities, like perusing a traditional souk market
- Appreciate one of the best examples of Mudéjar art and architecture
Know before you go
Duration
3 hours
3 hours
Recommended for
All ages
All ages
Group
Small group
Small group
What you'll do
Discover Córdoba's history by walking through its ancient streets, which offer remnants of its past under Roman, Muslim, and Christian rule. You'll start by visiting the city's most important monument, the Mezquita Catedral. Córdoba was the capital of Al-Andalus, the country's name when under Muslim rule for centuries. When the Christians conquered the Iberian Peninsula, most major cities removed the mosque to build a cathedral. Instead, Córdoba combined the two monuments, so you can visit a historic mosque and cathedral in one. With such a unique history, it's no surprise that this is one of Spain's most visited monuments.
After purchasing your tickets, your guide will lead you into the Mosque-Cathedral, where you can admire the hypostyle hall filled with two-toned arches taking you back to the time of Islamic architecture. Side-by-side and almost woven together are aspects of the cathedral, with its decorative nave and Gothic-style domed ceilings. You can also stroll through the courtyard covered with orange trees and admire the bell tower, originally the mosque's minaret.
Next, you'll make your way into Córdoba's old Jewish Quarter, which sits within the city's historic medieval quarter. The area is one of the most beautiful parts of the city's core, with twisting streets, hidden corners, and decorative features like courtyards, fountains, and gardens. As you walk through the district, learn about the city's Jewish heritage and past, then stop to visit important monuments like the 14th-century Córdoba Synagogue. You'll also see a traditional souk (market), walk through the Calleja de la Hoguera (Bonfire Alley), and admire the art at the Capilla Mudéjar de San Bartolomé.
After purchasing your tickets, your guide will lead you into the Mosque-Cathedral, where you can admire the hypostyle hall filled with two-toned arches taking you back to the time of Islamic architecture. Side-by-side and almost woven together are aspects of the cathedral, with its decorative nave and Gothic-style domed ceilings. You can also stroll through the courtyard covered with orange trees and admire the bell tower, originally the mosque's minaret.
Next, you'll make your way into Córdoba's old Jewish Quarter, which sits within the city's historic medieval quarter. The area is one of the most beautiful parts of the city's core, with twisting streets, hidden corners, and decorative features like courtyards, fountains, and gardens. As you walk through the district, learn about the city's Jewish heritage and past, then stop to visit important monuments like the 14th-century Córdoba Synagogue. You'll also see a traditional souk (market), walk through the Calleja de la Hoguera (Bonfire Alley), and admire the art at the Capilla Mudéjar de San Bartolomé.
Start times
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MondayNot available
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Tuesday9:50 am
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Wednesday9:50 am
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Thursday9:50 am
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Friday9:50 am
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SaturdayNot available
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SundayNot available
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