From the Romans to the Ummayads: A Self-Guided Cordoba Tour

Layers of ideas from different civilizations have been elegantly interwoven in Córdoba, once the dazzling capital of Al-Andalus and one of Europe’s great cultural crossroads. On this walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with architect and local Walkitect guide, Manuel, you’ll lose yourself in narrow alleyways and sunlit plazas, surrounded by centuries of living history. You’ll also discover the eastern and northern quarters of Córdoba’s historic center, where Manuel will bring the stories behind the buildings and streets to life. This self-guided walking tour starts outside the Mosque-Catherdal, one of the most extraordinary religious buildings in the world, that seamlessly blends Islamic geometry with Christian grandeur. From there you’ll explore quaint streets and hear about Cordoba’s architectural evolution, and how the city’s layout has been shaped by Roman planning, Islamic urbanism, medieval growth, and modern adaptation.

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   Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba

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   In this audioguide we'll visit the courtyard of the Mosque Cathedral with an architect, explaining the historical layers of this space. The entry to the Mezquita - Cathedral is not included

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   Museo Arqueologico de Cordoba

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   We'll cross the square Jeronimo Paez in front of the archaeological museum of Cordoba with our audioguide narrated by an architect. However, the entrance to the museum is not included.

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   Museo Julio Romero De Torres

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   We will pass Julio Romero de Torres Museum, with most of the works of this local painter. The museum fee is not included in the tour.

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   Centro Flamenco Fosforito

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   We will pass in front of Museo Fosforito, the heart of flamenco in Cordoba, but the museum fee and the entrance is not included in the tour

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   Triunfo de San Rafael de la plaza del Potro

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   The triumph of San Rafael is on our way during this tour, so we'll talk about this jewel and about "triunfos"

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   Calleja de las Flores

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   We are going to walk the interior of Calleja de las Flores discovering all its charm.

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   Plaza de Jeronimo Paez

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   In this square we will talk about the history and what is hidden underneath it.

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   Plaza de la Corredera

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   We will visit this unique baroque square, one of the only three squares of this kind created in Spain.

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   Stop 9

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   We'll step outside the Church of San Pablo, one of the main Fernandine churches in the city. Admission is not included in this tour.

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    Roman Temple

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    We will see the exteriors of the Roman Temple in Cordoba. The visit to the interior is not included.

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    Plaza de Las Tendillas

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    The tour will finish in this iconic square of the center of Cordoba, full of life.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.