GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER AND ALCÁZAR OF CÓRDOBA
This tour explores one of the best-known areas of the historic centre of Córdoba, included within the area recognised and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route focuses on the urban layout of the Jewish Quarter and the courtly area of the city, where the buildings of power historically clustered near the river and the main religious building.
The tour is led by an official guide and includes entry to the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, with access to its halls and gardens. The aim of the tour is to explain how this part of Córdoba took shape as the result of an amalgam of cultures and why this area helps to complete a visit to the city beyond a single monument.
ITINERARY OF THE ROUTE THROUGH THE JEWISH QUARTER AND ALCÁZAR OF CÓRDOBA
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The meeting point for the guided tour of the Jewish Quarter and the Alcázar is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, where you will see the guide with the orange umbrella. From there you start walking through the cobbled alleys of the historic centre while your guide places this area within the zone recognised and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explaining why the urban layout and the surrounding buildings can only be understood as the result of a city where different cultures and periods were layered on top of each other.
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As you move through the Jewish Quarter, the route takes you along its network of narrow pebbled streets and corners that keep the character of a historic neighbourhood, with stops that help put names to what you are seeing: the courtyard of the Craftsmen's Souk, in the former Palacio de las Bulas, and Plaza de Tiberíades, where the statue of Maimonides stands and his figure and Córdoba's role as a centre of knowledge are placed in context. The route then continues to the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, in the same area where the buildings of power clustered by the river across different periods. Inside, the explanation connects the site with its main stages, including a visit to the halls holding the collection of Roman mosaics, a walk through the gardens and the historical context associated with the Catholic Monarchs and later uses of the building.
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Bear in mind that a large part of the tour is on the uneven ground of the historic centre, so it is best to wear comfortable shoes, and that inside the Alcázar there are areas with steps, especially in the gardens.
PRACTICAL DETAILS OF THE ALCÁZAR AND JEWISH QUARTER TOUR
Here is the practical information to book and understand how this guided tour works. The meeting point is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, where you will see the guide with the orange umbrella.
Duration
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Languages and groups
There are departures in Spanish and English. Groups of different languages are not mixed.
Available times
The available time is Tuesday to Saturday in the morning at 11:30. On Mondays the Alcázar is closed, so on that day the tour covers only the Jewish Quarter.
Price and how the tour works
Adults (15+): €25. Junior (10 to 14): €13. Children (3 to 9): €6. Infants (under 3): free.
Meeting point
The meeting point is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, by the tower. You will recognise the guide by the orange umbrella. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early.
Confirmation
The booking has instant confirmation.
Accessibility
It is partially accessible. The ground in the historic centre is pebbled and not the most comfortable for wheelchairs, pushchairs or crutches, although the tour can be done bearing in mind the limitations this may cause.
Families and pets
Children under 3 go free but must be included in the booking so the total number of participants is known. Under the monuments' rules, pets are not allowed.
Large groups
The maximum group size is 30 people per guide, under Andalusian regulations.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER AND ALCÁZAR
If you cancel more than 24 hours in advance, 10% of the amount is refunded. If you cancel within the 24 hours before the tour, the refund is 40%.
If you need to change the date, you can reschedule up to 24 hours before, as long as there are places available at the new time.
The tour goes ahead as normal even in bad weather, unless the Alcázar or other monuments issue an official closure notice because of a storm. In that case, the appropriate alternative for the situation will be applied.
Bear in mind that, as this tour goes into monuments, the route or order may change because of scheduled events, changes in opening hours or operational issues. If there is any change, we will let you know in advance.
EXPERIENCES ON THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER AND ALCÁZAR
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JEWISH QUARTER AND ALCÁZAR TOUR
How much does the guided tour of the Alcázar and Jewish Quarter of Córdoba cost?
Adults (15+): €25. Junior (10 to 14): €13. Children (3 to 9): €6. Infants (under 3): free. Under-3s must be included in the booking so the total number of participants is known. The group has a maximum of 30 people per guide.
How can I book a guided tour of the Alcázar and the Jewish Quarter?
Booking is done online and confirmation is instant.
What times are there for the guided tour of the Alcázar and the Jewish Quarter?
There is a departure Tuesday to Saturday in the morning at 11:30. On Mondays the Alcázar is closed and on that day the tour covers only the Jewish Quarter.
How long does the guided tour of the Alcázar and the Jewish Quarter last?
It lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
What does the guided tour include?
It includes an official guide throughout the visit and entry to the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs.
In which languages is the tour given? Are groups mixed?
There are departures in Spanish and English and groups of different languages are not mixed.
Are all tickets included in the tour?
Yes. Entry to the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs is included.
Can I go back into the Alcázar gardens when the tour ends?
No. Once you leave the monument you cannot go back in. To enter again you would have to buy another ticket.
BOOK YOUR GUIDED TOUR OF THE ALCÁZAR OF CÓRDOBA NOW
Places on this guided tour are limited and the departure is Tuesday to Saturday at 11:30. The Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs has a capacity limit and the group has a maximum of 30 people per guide, so when demand is higher places sell out sooner.
Book online and receive instant confirmation with all the details of the tour. Remember that the meeting point is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, where the guide will be waiting with the orange umbrella.
