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Vista aérea de las ruinas de Medina Azahara con visitantes recorriendo el yacimiento

Medina Azahara Guided Tour

About Medina Azahara

Medina Azahara is one of the greatest testimonies to the splendor Córdoba achieved during the era of the Umayyad Caliphate. This ancient 10th-century palace-city preserves the remains of a society shaped by power, culture and architectural development, offering an insight into the lives of the caliphs and inhabitants of that period.

What to See During the Tour

Accompanied by an expert guide specializing in history and archaeology, you will explore the Medina Azahara archaeological site and discover the remains of its former palaces, gardens, residences and religious spaces. During the tour, you will learn how this extraordinary city was organized and be able to imagine the splendor it reached during the Caliphate of Córdoba. If you select the corresponding option, you will also enjoy round-trip transportation from Córdoba, making your visit more comfortable.

“Córdoba was one of the great capitals of medieval civilization.” — Fernand Braudel

Curiosities

  • The archaeological site provides an insight into how a great medieval Andalusian city was organized through its archaeological remains.
  • Medina Azahara was founded in the 10th century at the initiative of Caliph Abd al-Rahman III.
  • The complex was conceived as a palace-city, with spaces dedicated to administrative, residential and ceremonial functions.

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 option from Cordoba, you must be at the Paseo de la Victoria bus stop (Glorieta Cruz Roja), in front of the Eurostars Palace Hotel, 10-15 minutes before departure time. If you decide to go by car, you should be at the site a little before the time indicated on the voucher. You will have to leave your vehicle in the Medina Azahara car park and wait next to the shuttle bus stop. Do not go up to the site alone, you will have to wait for the guide to arrive with the rest of the group from Cordoba.

General information

  • It is essential to carry a valid passport or ID card as it may be required at one of the entrances to the monument.
  • Medina Azahara is an unpaved and sloping archaeological site.
  • Children must be included in the reservation as a ticket will be required when entering the monument.
  • The departure time varies depending on the booking option chosen. If you choose the option with transport from Cordoba, you must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the time indicated on the voucher. If, on the other hand, you decide to go to the site by your own means, wait for the guide at the shuttle bus stop and do not go up to the site on your own.
  • Ticket to Medina Azahara is free for European Union citizens. For visitors from outside the EU, the cost is €1.50 per adult, payable at the ticket office.
  • During periods of high demand, the reservation is subject to availability. The amount will be temporarily held until confirmation. We will contact you within a maximum of 72 hours (sooner if the date is close).
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  • Free cancellation and modification of the reservation up to 48 hours in advance.
  • No cancellations or modifications are allowed after 48 hours prior to the visit.
  • No-show will be considered a no-show and the client will not be entitled to any refund.
  • To request changes or cancellations you must communicate them in writing to the following email address: soporte@alandalustours.es
Duration:

3 hours

Price from:

29,99€

Tour type

Guided Tour

Available languages

Spanish or English

Accessibility

Not accessible

From 29,99€€

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