GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA AND ITS SYNAGOGUE
The guided tour of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba explores one of the neighbourhoods with the greatest historical weight in the old town, a network of streets and squares that preserves a fundamental part of the city's history. This route through the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba helps you understand what this Jewish neighbourhood was like, what role it played in the city and why it is still one of the most representative areas of Córdoba's historic heritage.
During the tour of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba you pass places such as the Synagogue of Córdoba, Calle Judíos, Plaza de Tiberíades, the area around the Zoco Municipal and Plaza del Cardenal Salazar. It is a tour designed to understand more clearly the Sephardic history of Córdoba, the architecture of the neighbourhood and the importance this enclave had in the historical evolution of the city.
WHAT YOU WILL SEE ON THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA
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The route begins next to the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral, opposite Sabor a España, and from there goes straight into the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba, one of the neighbourhoods with the most history in the old town. As the tour moves through its alleys and squares, the guide explains how this Jewish neighbourhood was formed, what role it played in the city and what kind of life went on in these streets.
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During the tour you pass through the Calleja de la Hoguera, Plaza del Cardenal Salazar and the area around the Zoco Municipal, spaces that help to place the structure of the neighbourhood and its relationship with historic Córdoba. The visit then continues to Plaza de Tiberíades, where the figure of Maimonides, one of the names most closely linked to the history of Córdoba's Jewish quarter, is introduced, and continues along Calle Judíos, one of the most representative streets on this route.
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One of the main points of the tour is the Synagogue of Córdoba, a key place for understanding the heritage value and the Sephardic imprint of the city. Along the itinerary the guide talks about the history of each corner, its architecture, the people who lived here and the importance this neighbourhood had in the history of Córdoba. The tour ends in the Calleja de la Luna, after a route designed to get to know the Jewish Quarter with more context and follow its history in a clear and orderly way.
PRACTICAL DETAILS OF THE TOUR
Before booking, it is worth checking a few practical details of this tour so you are clear about the route, the languages available, what the booking includes and how access to the Synagogue of Córdoba works within the itinerary.
DURATION OF THE ROUTE
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour. It is a walking route through the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba visiting some of its most representative streets and squares, with access to the Synagogue of Córdoba as part of the itinerary.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
The tour is offered in Spanish and English at 11:30 and in French at 12:45. Groups are not mixed between languages.
PRICE AND RATES
Adults (15+): €14. Junior (10 to 14): €7. Children (3 to 9): €4. Infants (under 3): free. Under-3s can attend free.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The booking includes an official guide, a 1-hour guided tour and radio guides for groups of more than 10 people. Entry to the Synagogue of Córdoba is arranged within the tour, so you do not need to deal with it separately.
MEETING POINT
The starting point is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral, on Calle Cardenal Herrero, opposite Sabor a España.
ACCESSIBILITY
The tour is accessible, although it may be uncomfortable for wheelchairs or pushchairs because of the cobbles on many streets of the Jewish Quarter.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
Confirmation is instant, so when you complete the booking you receive the tour information immediately.
FAMILIES AND PETS
Under-3s can attend free, but it is important to include them in the booking so the total number of participants is known. Pets are not allowed on the tour.
LARGE GROUPS
The group can have a maximum of 30 people. If several of you are travelling together or need a more tailored visit, there is the option of a private tour.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
If you need to cancel your guided tour of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba, you can do so with a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the activity. If the cancellation is requested within the 24 hours before, 40% of the price of the tour will be refunded.
If you need to change the date, this can also be done up to 24 hours before, always subject to availability. As for the weather, the tour goes ahead as normal unless an alert is declared that prevents the activity from taking place.
REVIEWS OF THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA
WHAT DOES THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA INCLUDE?
The booking includes an official guide, a 1-hour guided tour and access to the Synagogue of Córdoba, whose entry we arrange as part of the route. For groups of more than 10 people, radio guides are also used to follow the explanations better during the visit.
DO WE VISIT THE SYNAGOGUE OF CÓRDOBA ON THE ROUTE?
Yes. One of the main points of this tour is the Synagogue of Córdoba, and access is arranged within the tour. You do not need to get a ticket yourself before coming.
WHICH PLACES ARE COVERED ON THIS TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER?
The tour covers some of the most representative spaces of the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba, such as the Calleja de la Hoguera, Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, the area around the Zoco Municipal, Plaza de Tiberíades, Calle Judíos and the Synagogue of Córdoba. The route ends in the Calleja de la Luna.
WHERE DOES THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA START?
The meeting point is the Puerta del Perdón of the Mosque-Cathedral, on Calle Cardenal Herrero, opposite Sabor a España. We recommend being there at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
WHICH TIMES AND LANGUAGES ARE AVAILABLE?
The tour is given in Spanish and English at 11:30 and in French at 12:45. Groups are not mixed between languages.
HOW MUCH DOES THE GUIDED TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA COST?
Adults (15+): €14. Junior (10 to 14): €7. Children (3 to 9): €4. Infants (under 3): free. Under-3s can attend free, but it is best to include them in the booking anyway.
CAN THE TOUR BE DONE WITH A PUSHCHAIR OR WHEELCHAIR?
Yes, although it may be uncomfortable because of the cobbles on many streets of the Jewish quarter. Before booking, bear in mind that the route runs through a historic setting with uneven ground in several stretches.
CAN I CANCEL OR CHANGE THE DATE OF THE TOUR?
Yes. You can cancel with a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel within the 24 hours before, 40% of the price of the tour is refunded. The date can also be changed up to 24 hours before, always subject to availability.
BOOK YOUR TOUR OF THE JEWISH QUARTER OF CÓRDOBA
If you already know your date, here you can secure your place to explore the Jewish Quarter of Córdoba and visit the Synagogue with everything booked from the start. It is the most convenient way to arrive at the tour with access arranged, a clear meeting point and the activity confirmed.
And if your plans change, you can cancel up to 24 hours before with a 100% refund.
