Medina Azahara Guided Tour

Visit Medina Azahara, a palatial 10th century medieval city dating back to the time of Muslim rule in Spain. During the 3-hour tour, you'll walk around the complex and see the ruins of the site, which are made up of palaces, gardens, royal rooms, mosques, military complexes and ceremonial halls .

You will have the opportunity to learn from an expert guide about the fascinating history of the city, why it was built, what role it played during the period and what life was like there. The activity also includes avisit to the museum of Medina Azahara, where you can learn more details about the complex, and enjoy audiovisual material that will allow you to deepen your knowledge.

The caliphate city of Medina Azahara was built in the 10th century by the caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, Abderramán III. It was here that the caliph moved his political and governmental centre and built the city to show his power and splendour to his political enemies. In 2018, Medina Azahara was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site . That same year, the complex was visited by more than 280,000 tourists, making it one of the most visited cultural sites in Spain .

Once the tour is over, you will return to Cordoba, to the original starting point, in a shuttle bus whose journey is included in the price of the tour . However, it is also possible to book the tour option without transport included, so that you can enjoy the greatest possible flexibility.