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Medina Azahara Guided Tour

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Cordoba, Spain
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Going on a guided tour with us to Medina Azahara means learning, from historians and archaeologists, about a city which was used as headquarters by the first Caliph from Córdoba, Abd al-Rahman III, and his government.

What's Included

  • Shuttle bus in Medina (from the museum to the archeological site)
  • Monolingual tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Snacks
  • If you are a non-EU national, your admission is not included; you will need to pay the guide €1.50 per person.
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Medina Azahara

Take a trip to the Azahara Medina, just a short trip from Córdoba, for a fascinating guided tour of this historic site. Explore the incredible architecture of this palace-city, built as the Caliphate of Cordoba's seat of government in the 10th century.In order to realize the guided tour you will have two options: a) Recruit the visit with a bus included that moves daily to the facilities,b) You can be directly to the settlement in your own vehicle (free parking). If you choose the first option, you will have to be in the bus stop with previous reservation. It is located between the Hotel Eurostars Palace and the Red Cross Hospital.Once you have taken the bus, you can simply relax and meet the expert personal guide who is waiting for you. There you can enjoy a complete guided tour to the settlement and then to interpretation centre that holds a unique collection of ancient objects recovered from the facilities.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Medina Azahara Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.62 out of 5 stars based on 166 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • Shuttle bus in Medina (from the museum to the archeological site)
  • Monolingual tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Snacks
  • If you are a non-EU national, your admission is not included; you will need to pay the guide €1.50 per person.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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