Madinat Al-Zahra Private tour with an expert
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Madinat Al-Zahra Private tour with an expert

By Mind your Guide
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About
Essential visit to know more about the Caliphate in Córdoba. It is located outside the city, in a incomparable landscape. Discover how the Caliph lived, the construction of his own city palace and the inside wars which destroyed it. This guided tour will leave you breathless.
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Duration: 2–3 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Tickets included
  • Local guide. English, French and Spanish language available.
  • Entry/Admission - Cordoba
What's not included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch


Start:
  • Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5, 5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain
    Parking lot Madinat al-Zahra (next to the taxi stop)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants must sit on laps
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 371195P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Using your own transport is recommendable. Otherwise, you can use the city bus for Madinat Al-zahra (limited schedule)
    • Not recommendable for people with physical restrictions.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 371195P1

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    • Mind your Guide
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      Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain
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    • 380nadiak
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      Elena was a brilliant guide for this most amazing historical city. She was a wealth of information & knowledge & we are so pleased that we made the stopover in Cordova
      Written July 10, 2024
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      Written June 23, 2024
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      The perfect one day tour in Cordoba 🤞
      I had the most incredible experience exploring Cordoba with Elena as my guide! Her knowledge of Andalusian history is truly remarkable, and what sets her apart is her unbiased approach to sharing historical narratives. Elena was the perfect balance between providing insightful information and ensuring we made the most of our time at each site. Not only is she a wealth of knowledge, but she's also fun and entertaining. From the ruins of the majestic Medina Azahara to the inspiring Mosque-Cathedral and Alcazar of Cordoba, Elena led us on a journey through time, in the rich culture and heritage of this remarkable city. Exploring the traditional Andalusian houses with their vibrant patios and balconies was a highlight, especially visiting the renowned House of Salma Alfarouqi. Elena's passion for her work shines through, making her the perfect guide for any traveller seeking an unforgettable experience in Cordoba. I can not recommend her highly enough!
      Written April 5, 2024
    • PMI2006
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      Personalized visit
      This was our first visit to the area and Cordoba was on our list. My husband and I only had a day so the best thing we did was do a private tour. Elena was fantastic: we met just outside the Giralda tower then proceeded to do a walking tour of the area (since an event was just wrapping up at the church). She gave us the history of the town and took us to all the important sites: old Jewish area, old synagogue, artisan shops (we asked to see authentic/traditional Cordobam crafts and small family owned and run businesses). She delivered! Fascinating to see 4th generation artisan make filigree jewelry and another for leather goods. Our last stop was amazing: the mosque-Cathedral. She gave us a comprehensive history and pointed out the important architectural elements. She also knows the exact spots in where to get the best photos! Would highly recommend Elena!
      Written October 9, 2023
    • karamotala
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      Elena was a wonderful guide
      We enjoyed our tour with Elena from Mind your Guide immensely. She was very knowledgeable and articulate and provided great recommendations around Cordoba. Will highly recommend her.
      Written March 8, 2023
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      Awesome experience!
      Elena was a great guide, she was very nice and personable and very knowledgeable about Cordoba. Great at answering questions and wants to make you as comfortable as possible. Had a great experience, would definitely recommend!
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      Cordoba
      Elena was amazing and very thorough. Even though it was a Christmas evening, she made an effort to come and gave us an amazing tour in Cordoba. She coordinated very efficiently with our driver and the group about the trip
      Written January 25, 2023
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      Fun and thorough tour of the Mosque if Cordoba
      Elena came highly recommended to my wife and me. She was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough and was able to share the history and context behind the construction of the Mosque of Cordoba. Would highly recommend doing a tour with her!
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      Excellent!
      Elena was very pleasant, knowledgeable, energetic, and very patient with first time visitors to Spain. She explained the history and was also able to guide us to the local artisans on request. She was on time and very professional. My family was very happy with Elena and they all felt very comfortable walking to various spots. Strongly recommend her on your next trip to Spain.
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      Marvellous guided visit in Cordoba
      Elena was wonderful guide who showed mastery of the subject as well as patience during the tour we had with the family. She was switching between French and English easily when explaining to the teenagers.
      Written December 28, 2022
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      Great guided tour of the Mezquita and Juderia in Cordoba
      Elena was extremely knowledgeable and engaging and made the history of the Mezquita come alive for us. She was also very considerate and helpful. She had a great dinner recommendation and helped arrange taxis for us for getting to and from the train station.
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    • KateLFoodandTravel
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      A very special tour of Cordoba
      Elena gave us the most magical and special tour of Cordoba - what I didn’t realise was that behind the scenes my partner had been planning the perfect spot to propose later that day! So Elena helped him find the ideal place as well :) Elena’s expertise and storytelling add richness and colour to the whole tour experience - she showed us parts of the city we simply wouldn’t have seen otherwise. The beautiful streets and patios, the mosque, a small but perfect synagogue, and monuments around the city. It was more like exploring Cordoba with a local friend - Elena immediately makes you feel welcome. It was such a fun and informative few hours, and really made our trip! It’s clear Elena takes real pride and joy in what she does - and she should; she really is excellent! Thank you, Elena!
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    Linda N
    Sydney, Australia2 contributions
    May 2024 • Friends
    We recently did a private tour of Madinat Al-Zahra Palace with Elena and it was fantastic! She was so accommodating - able to take us there and back for a small extra fee, starting the tour early to avoid crowds, and was a fun and knowledgeable guide. She made the site visit far more interesting than it would have been if we had visited alone. I'd highly recommend this tour with Mind Your Guide and any other tour guided by Elena.
    Written May 28, 2024
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    Thank you so much for booking! All the best in Australia!
    Written July 18, 2024
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    amcf2024
    4 contributions
    May 2024 • Friends
    We did a private tour the other week with Elena and visited the Madinat al-Zahra site.
    Elena was very knowledgeable, super friendly and just a delight to learn from.
    I would highly recommend any tour with Elena of the regions that she covers.
    Written May 22, 2024
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    Thank you so much :)
    Written July 18, 2024
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    Leamten
    Portrush, UK5 contributions
    Elena was an excellent guide who explained the complex history of the site with great enthusiasm. We really appreciated her insights and knowledge.
    Written February 23, 2024
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    Thank you so much!
    Written July 18, 2024
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    Anees A
    Portland, OR6 contributions
    Dec 2023 • Couples
    Ilma (Madinat Az Zahra) and Elena (Mosque Cathedral) were fantastic tour guides. Thtey were pleasant to spend time with and learn about each site. Our visits were so memorable. We had a wonderful time with both and we even got rings (my wife got one that was exactly like Elena's by chance!) as we did some shopping for gifts. They made our visit so memorable and I'll always remember both ladies with much gratitude and warmth. Thank you both so much!
    Written January 18, 2024
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    Thank you Anees, it was a pleasure for me and Inma to have you. Regards to my ring partner haha
    Written July 18, 2024
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    F&D
    5 contributions
    Elena is a great tour guide and very knowledgable in her field! I have always been interested in visiting Madinat Al Zahra, and Elena made the visit totally worth it! I highly recommend booking your tour with her as she is very informative and attentive. She walked us through the different rooms and answered all the questions that came to mind!
    10/10 ⭐️
    Written September 9, 2023
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    Oliver C
    London, UK3 contributions
    May 2023
    I travelled to cordoba with my parents and booked a tour of the Mosque-Cathedral with our guide Elena. She was fantastic, super knowledgeable and very cognisant of our needs. There is so much history to be covered and inevitably, lots of crowds to navigate. Trying to get around with elderly parents was a concern but Elena looked after us all the way. She made the tour fun and engaging and would highly recommend her!
    Written May 20, 2023
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    Fatima Y
    10 contributions
    Apr 2023
    Elena was a brilliant Tour Guide! She was very patient and easy going, We learned about the great History and heritage of Cordoba and its people. There’s so much to see and we are so glad we found Elena last minute when our original tour changed its plans, and I’m so glad it did! Five stars anyday! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Written April 10, 2023
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    AnaG_45
    Barcelona, Spain7 contributions
    Mar 2023 • Friends
    We visited Madina Azahara in a lovely spring day. The beautiful ruins of a dinasty of califas can be seen in a cool spot close to Cordoba. Elena, our guide, took us through the different buildings, providing at the same time learned bits of history and art while making the visit both enjoyable and easy. Fist rate attention.
    Written April 7, 2023
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    DeeEllThr33
    Albany, NY74 contributions
    Fantastic experience. The madinat itself is beautiful, set in the hills above the city, cows grazing just outside the ruins… and obviously from a historical perspective it’s amazing. But it really came to life because Elena is such an incredible guide. Her knowledge of history is encyclopedic but she’s great at choosing the most Important details. Can’t recommend this highly enough.
    Written March 4, 2023
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    Thank you so much, it was so nice to share with you and your family :)
    Written March 6, 2023
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    Fatima Mohamed
    1 contribution
    Dec 2022 • Friends
    We had a great day with Elena in Cordoba. She is very knowledgeable about Spanish history and made sure we see the most important sites during our short stay. She made sure that my elderly travel companions were comfortable and were easily able to go on the tour with us. Thank you Elena for sharing your knowledge with us and answering all our questions.
    Written December 30, 2022
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