Guided Tour of the Mosque and Alcázar of Córdoba

If you visit Córdoba, the two monuments you cannot miss are the Mosque-Cathedral and the
Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, as they are the two most important monuments in Córdoba.
Let’s start with the richness in terms of materials, location and architecture of the
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a monument spanning more than twenty thousand square metres
that welcomes thousands of visitors each year in Córdoba. The Alcázar of Córdoba is the greatest
representation of the Christian period in the city; its origins date back to 1328 and it was
commissioned by King Alfonso XI. It has extensive gardens to visit, where we will find numerous
sculptures of the monarchs who have passed through the Alcázar.

Tour guides for the Mosque and the gardens of the Alcázar

If you want to understand the structure, history and features of these monuments, we recommend taking our Monumental tour — the Guided Tour of the Mosque-Cathedral and Alcázar — on which you can enjoy a full description of the two main monuments.

The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba is a very complex monument that spans several civilisations and cultures. On our tour of the Mosque you will be able to see and understand the importance of each expansion over the years, as well as the transformation from a Muslim place of worship to a Catholic one.

After visiting the Mosque, we will tour the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs, where we will begin by explaining the structure of the fortress as well as the great number of historical events that have taken place within these walls.

Discover our route to explore the Cathedral and the Alcázar of Córdoba

On the visit to the Mosque and the Alcázar, discover the contrast of two cultures coexisting in the same place: Christian and Islamic culture merged in this wonderful building.

The Cathedral of Córdoba is located in the central part and its construction dates back to the 16th century. The mix of Renaissance domes with Gothic vaults, along with a truly impressive choir stall, is an essential part of the visit.

The standout feature of the Alcázar is its gardens, divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower garden. Blooming with a great variety of native species, it is a paradise for the senses. On the guided tour of the Alcázar we can also enjoy the mosaic hall, where we will see Roman-era mosaics found beneath the floor of the Plaza de la Corredera in 1959.

Descubre nuestra ruta para conocer la catedral y el alcázar de Córdoba

En la visita a la Mezquita y al Alcázar descubre la diferenciación de dos culturas conviviendo en un mismo lugar. Cultura Cristiana y cultura islámica fundidas en este maravilloso edificio.

La catedral de Córdoba está localizada en la parte central y data su origen de construcción en el siglo XVI. La mezcla de cúpulas renacentistas con bóvedas góticas y además cuenta con una sillería de coro realmente impresionante, resulta una parte esencial de la visita.

La parte por excelencia del Alcázar son sus jardines, divididos en tres alturas; alto, medio y bajo jardín. Florado con gran cantidad de especies autóctonas supone un paraíso para los sentidos.

En la visita guiada al Alcázar podremos también disfrutar de la sala de mosaicos donde veremos mosaicos de época romana encontrados bajo el suelo de la Plaza de la Corredera en 1959.