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Arcos y ruinas del yacimiento de Medina Azahara iluminados por la noche
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Guided Night Tour of Medina Azahara

About Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018, is one of the greatest testimonies to the splendor of the Caliphate of Córdoba during the 10th century. Known as the “Shining City”, this ancient palace-city allows visitors to discover the political, artistic and architectural grandeur achieved by Córdoba during the Andalusian period.

What to See During the Tour

With this night tour of Medina Azahara, you will explore the archaeological site accompanied by an expert guide, while the lighting transforms the ruins into a setting full of history and mystery. You will visit the different areas open to the public and enjoy a different perspective of the remains of this ancient 10th-century palace-city. The experience is available during the summer months and, if you select the corresponding option, includes round-trip transportation from Córdoba.

“Medina Azahara is the memory of a Córdoba that sought to reach eternity.” — María Rosa Menocal

Curiosities

  • Medina Azahara was conceived as a palatial city linked to the power of the Caliphate of Córdoba.
  • The archaeological site covers a vast area and preserves the remains of palaces, residences, streets and administrative spaces.
  • Nighttime lighting allows visitors to appreciate the archaeological site from a different perspective and highlights some of its architectural features.

What does it include?

Licensed guide in the selected language (the language will be selected during the booking process)
Shuttle bus to the site.

Not included

Nothing not specified in the section that indicates what is included.

Place of organization

If you choose the bus tour option from Córdoba, you must arrive 10–15 minutes before departure time at the Paseo de la Victoria bus stop (Glorieta Cruz Roja), across from the Eurostars Palace Hotel. If you decide to drive, you should arrive at the site a little before the time indicated on your ticket. You will need to leave your vehicle in the Medina Azahara parking lot and wait near the shuttle bus stop. Do not go up to the site on your own; you must wait for the guide to arrive with the rest of the group from Córdoba.

General information

  • You must bring a valid passport or ID card, as you may be asked to present it at one of the monument’s entrances.
  • The departure time varies depending on the booking option you choose. If you choose the option that includes transportation from Córdoba, you must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket. If, on the other hand, you decide to go to the site on your own, wait for the guide at the shuttle bus stop and do not go up to the site on your own
  • Medina Azahara is an unpaved archaeological site with steep slopes.
  • Children must be included in the reservation, as they will be required to present a ticket when entering the monument.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour begins.
  • On certain dates, due to high demand for this tour and to avoid overbooking, we require you to submit an availability request; this will be indicated when you proceed to payment. You will receive a response within 72 hours informing you whether or not there are available spots. If the reservation is made less than 72 hours in advance, you will receive an urgent response. The amount will be held in the reservation request to ensure that, if availability is confirmed, there are sufficient funds to cover the charge.
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  • Once a reservation request has been submitted, no changes or cancellations will be accepted.
Duration:

2 hours

Price from:

29,99

Tour type

Guided Tour

Available languages

Spanish

Accessibility

Not accessible

From 29,99€

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