Without a doubt, the best way to start your visit to Córdoba is by exploring the city's most characteristic sites, such as the Mosque-Cathedral and the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs.
We suggest starting your day by visiting the Mosque of Córdoba, the icon of the city and one of the most visited and well-known monuments in Spain. We recommend taking a Guided Tour of the Mosque of Córdoba, where an expert guide on the monument will help you better understand its significance, making the most of your visit. If you prefer to explore on your own, you also have the option of taking a self-guided tour of the Mosque of Córdoba with an audio guide. The duration of this visit is approximately one hour.
After visiting the Mosque, you can take a stroll through the Jewish Quarter until you reach the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs. The most recommended way to view this monument is through a guided tour of the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, where an official guide will explain its history in detail and in a dynamic manner.
A more comprehensive option to see these and other monuments on the first day in the morning is to take a Complete Córdoba Tour. This way, accompanied by an official guide, you will learn about the main monuments of Córdoba. The tour begins at the Mosque, continues through the Jewish Quarter, visiting the Synagogue, passing by the Chapel of St. Bartolome, and the Walls. The tour ends with a visit to the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs.
Once you have visited Córdoba's most iconic monuments, you can stop for lunch at various bars and restaurants located in the Jewish Quarter and the historic center. There, you can taste typical Córdoba dishes like flamenquines, salmorejo, or oxtail. You will also have the chance to try a varied selection of high-quality Arabic food.
In the afternoon, if you visit on a weekend (Fridays and Saturdays), we suggest a Free Tour of Underground Córdoba, where you will learn about the hidden and underground parts of Córdoba. In this two-hour tour, you will explore a lesser-known part of the city that is worth visiting. You will stroll through ancient mausoleums and the Roman theater, the ancient Arabic baths, and some cisterns.
You can spend the rest of the afternoon walking along the Guadalquivir River, enjoying the beautiful views offered by the Roman Bridge. You also have the option to visit the Archaeological Museum, one of the best in Spain, as it boasts a truly complete and extensive collection, ranging from the origins of Córdoba in prehistoric times to Andalusian remains.
When night falls, there are various activities you can enjoy, one of which would be the most sought-after Free Tour, the Free Tour Mysteries of Córdoba. In this tour, you will discover the most mysterious part of Córdoba. It consists of a series of tales filled with legends, mysteries, and paranormal stories that have taken place in the historic center. Once the Free Tour is finished, we recommend dining at one of the nearby restaurants or tapas bars by the river, where you will also find a varied selection of nightlife options.
For the second day in Córdoba, we propose a guided tour of the palatial city of Medina Azahara, located 8 kilometers from the capital. This is a unique site in Europe and the world, which reflects the great power that the city attained during the caliphal period. In this tour, you will get to know the entire archaeological site of Medina Azahara with an expert guide, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018. The duration of this visit is three hours.
For lunch, we recommend going to the Mercado de la Corredera, a unique place. It is a typical market like any other city, but it has the peculiarity that at stall 18, they will cook whatever you buy fresh from any of the other food stands. Besides this special option, you can also go for tapas at one of the taverns in the Jewish Quarter.
Córdoba is known for its amazing patios. To enjoy these, you can dedicate the afternoon to visiting some of the most important patios in Córdoba with an official guide. Throughout the historic center, the residents open their flowering patios to the public, a sight worthy of contemplation that annually attracts thousands of visitors, especially in springtime.
To end the day, we recommend enjoying the Arabic Baths of Córdoba: Hammam Al Ándalus. One of the most sought-after options in the city. These typical Arabic baths are the best place to unwind, and you can enjoy a massage there.
Beyond what has been mentioned for two days, there are several alternative or complementary activities that are truly interesting for your visit to Córdoba, allowing you to tailor your visit according to the activities that appeal to you most or that best suit your needs, based on the proposed guide.
