GUIDED TOUR OF THE MOSQUE AND JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA
This guided tour of the Mosque and Jewish Quarter covers in 3 hours the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba and the Jewish Quarter, going into the Orange Tree Courtyard and the inside of the monument.
During the tour the guide explains the context of the city's different eras and how the old mosque became a cathedral in the 13th century after the conquest by Ferdinand III the Saint. The route continues through the streets of the Jewish quarter to the Synagogue and the square of Maimonides, with keys to the life of the medieval Jewish community, the 14th-century pogroms and the Mudejar style of the temple.
FULL ITINERARY OF THE MOSQUE AND JEWISH QUARTER TOUR
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The meeting point is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral, on Calle Cardenal Herrero, right opposite Sabor a España. The guide waits for you there with visible identification and, from that same entrance, the route starts in the Orange Tree Courtyard for about 15 minutes to explain how the courtyard was used before prayer, the meaning of the ablutions and its direct connection with the prayer hall as part of the whole.
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The central part takes place inside the Mosque-Cathedral and takes approximately 90 minutes. The itinerary moves through the areas corresponding to the different phases of the building: the Mosque of Abd al-Rahman I with its original 8th-century columns (many reused from Roman and Visigothic buildings), and the extensions of Abd al-Rahman II, Al-Hakam II and Almanzor, explaining what each stage added and why the monument ended up with such marked architectural complexity. Along the way you reach the Mihrab, the most sacred space, with Byzantine mosaics and inscriptions, and also the Cathedral Transept, where you understand the change of use from the 13th century onwards and the adaptation of the building to Catholic functions.
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The second half moves on foot to the Jewish Quarter and devotes around 75 minutes to the Jewish neighbourhood and the Synagogue. The walk through the cobbled streets helps to picture the life of the medieval Jewish community, the enclosed character of the neighbourhood and the episodes of social tension in the 14th century. At the Synagogue of Córdoba, one of the medieval Jewish temples preserved in Spain, the Hebrew inscriptions and the Mudejar style of the building are interpreted. The tour ends in Plaza de Maimónides, in front of his statue, with context on his figure as a physician, philosopher and theologian.
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The order may vary due to liturgical events in the Cathedral or conservation work on the monuments.
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DETAILS OF YOUR VISIT TO THE MOSQUE AND JEWISH QUARTER
Here is everything you need to organise the guided tour of the Mosque and Jewish Quarter of Córdoba: total duration, timetable, what the price includes, meeting point, languages, accessibility, confirmation and rules on pets.
DURATION
The tour lasts 3 hours. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in the Orange Tree Courtyard and inside the Mosque-Cathedral, and another 1 hour and 30 minutes in the Jewish Quarter together with the Synagogue. Under the Cathedral Chapter's rules, groups enter and leave the Mosque accompanied by the guide, so you cannot stay inside once the explanation is over. In the Jewish Quarter you can carry on walking on your own when the route ends.
LANGUAGES AND GROUPS
Available in Spanish, English and French. Groups are not mixed by language. The maximum capacity is 30 people per group.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Includes entry to the Mosque-Cathedral and the guided tour inside the monument. It also includes entry to the Synagogue (free) together with the guided explanation along the route through the Jewish Quarter.
TIMETABLE
Departure at 10:00.
MEETING POINT
Puerta del Perdón, right below the Cathedral bell tower, on Calle Cardenal Herrero, opposite the Sabor a España shop.
PRICES
Adults (15+): €35. Junior (10 to 14): €20. Children (3 to 9): €8. Infants (under 3): free. Under-3s: €0.00.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The inside of the Mosque-Cathedral is fully accessible. The Synagogue is also accessible, although the route through the neighbourhood can be more difficult because of the cobbled streets.
CONFIRMATION
The booking is confirmed by an electronic voucher sent by email with all the tour information.
PETS
Pets are not allowed.
FREE CANCELLATION UNTIL THE DAY OF THE VISIT
The booking can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less notice or do not show up at the meeting point, no refund is given.
The tour goes ahead even in bad weather and is only suspended if there is extreme risk or official closures that prevent the visit.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VISIT TO THE MOSQUE AND JEWISH QUARTER IN CÓRDOBA
How much does the guided tour of the Mosque and Jewish Quarter of Córdoba cost?
Adults (15+): €35. Junior (10 to 14): €20. Children (3 to 9): €8. Infants (under 3): free. The price includes entry to the Mosque-Cathedral and the guided tour inside the monument, as well as the explanation in the Jewish Quarter and entry to the Synagogue, which is free.
How long does the guided tour of the Mosque and Jewish Quarter of Córdoba last?
The tour lasts 3 hours. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes is devoted to the Orange Tree Courtyard and the inside of the Mosque-Cathedral, and another 1 hour and 30 minutes to the route through the Jewish Quarter with entry to the Synagogue.
Are tickets included and do we have to queue?
Yes. The tour includes entry to the Mosque-Cathedral and the guided tour inside. As for queues, the guide points out that there may be queues to get in, even though tickets are included.
Can we take photos during the visit?
Yes, it is one of the most common questions and you can take photos during the visit.
Can we use the toilets during the tour?
Yes, it is one of the typical questions people ask during the route.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs?
The tour is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The Mosque-Cathedral is fully accessible and so is the Synagogue, but the route through the neighbourhood can be more difficult because of the cobbled streets. You can also request a wheelchair inside the Cathedral if a visitor cannot walk well.
In which languages is the tour given? Are groups mixed?
The activity is available in Spanish, English and French. Groups are not mixed by language.
What is the exact meeting point?
At the Puerta del Perdón, below the Cathedral bell tower, on Calle Cardenal Herrero, opposite Sabor a España.
CONFIRM YOUR EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE THREE CULTURES
Places may be limited in high season because of capacity and access to the Mosque-Cathedral, so the most practical thing is to book in advance if you want to secure your departure.
The tour starts every day at 10:00 at the Puerta del Perdón (Calle Cardenal Herrero), opposite Sabor a España. You will take the tour with an official guide in Spanish, English or French, without mixing languages, with a maximum of 30 people per group.
After booking you receive immediate confirmation by email with your electronic voucher, the exact meeting point and contact details. You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity.
