--- title: Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba lang: en type: tour city: Córdoba country: Spain price: 17 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.53 reviews: 58 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Guided site visit without bus rank_in_category: 7 of 8 (Medina Azahara Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/cordoba/tours/medina-azahara-guided-tour-from-c-rdoba/ --- # Medina Azahara guided tour from Córdoba **Guidekin's take:** Explore the remains of mosques, ceremonial halls and palaces at Medina Azahara, with a museum visit and video also described. A local guide is included, but transport depends on the option booked and moderate fitness is required. 4.53 from 58 reviews at €17 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #7 of 8 in Medina Azahara Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step back in time during this 3-hour guided tour to Medina Azahara from Córdoba. Also known as the 'Bright City,' Medina Azahara are the ruins of a vast, fortified Arab Muslim medieval palace that dates back to the 10th century; when Spain was under Moorish rule. After a short bus journey, take a guided 90-minute walking tour to learn about the complex's fascinating history. Visit the on-site museum, watch a video and see the remnants of the mosques, ceremonial halls, palaces, and workshops. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Parking de Medina Azahara (centro de… - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 11:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €6: ages 0 to 4 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €17 per person for the SPANISH WITHOUT BUS option; other options up to €27 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.53/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Córdoba a Pie | Visitas Guiadas y Free Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 10:15, 10:45, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.53 from 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 50 of 58. - 5 stars: 44 (76%) - 4 stars: 6 (10%) - 3 stars: 4 (7%) - 2 stars: 3 (5%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SPANISH WITHOUT BUS | €17 / person | Spanish | Medina Azahara (sin bus): A las 10.15h le espera su guía en el parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes) con el paraguas naranja. Starting point: Medina Azahara - Conjunto Arqueológico Madinat al-Zahra, Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5, 5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain | | SPANISH WITH BUS | €27 / person | Spanish | Medina Azahara (con bus): Debe estar en la parada de bus 10 minutos antes de la salida. Allí encontrará a nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja. Starting point: Gta. Cruz Roja, 114, Centro, 14004 Córdoba, Spain | ## What's included - Local guide ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **El bus sale desde la parada GLORIETA CRUZ ROJA, frente al hotel Eurostars Palace** (10m) - Es muy IMPORTANTE que acudan a esta parada antes de la hora seleccionada, ya que el bus no parará un minuto más de la hora de salida (sale muy puntual). Le recomendamos que acuda con unos 10 minutos de antelación. Allí encontrará a nuestros compañeros con el paraguas naranja.... 2. **Medina Azahara** (2h 10m; admission included) - Encontrarán a su guía en el parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes) con el paraguas naranja. Le recomendamos que acudan unos cinco o diez minutos antes. Subiremos al yacimiento cogiendo el bus lanzadera que va desde el parking hasta el mismo yacimiento (de este gasto... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:00, 10:15, 10:45, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Parking de Medina Azahara (centro de visitantes). Allí encontrará a su guía con el paraguas naranja. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8S1vgHHYbA0RISmGx8ry2KY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Medina Azahara Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 8** | €17 | 3h | 4.53 (58) | shared | | [Guided visit to Medina Azahara](/spain/cordoba/tours/guided-visit-to-medina-azahara/?format=md) | €18 | 3h | 4.94 (249) | shared | | [Medina Azahara Private Tour in Cordoba](/spain/cordoba/tours/medina-azahara-private-tour-in-cordoba/?format=md) | €139 per group | 1h 30m | 5.0 (64) | private | | [Private Visit to Medina Azahara with Official Guide](/spain/cordoba/tours/private-visit-to-medina-azahara-with-official-guide/?format=md) | €136 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (43) | private | Ranked #7 of 8 in Medina Azahara Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €136, median €25; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/cordoba/medina-azahara-tours/?format=md ## More in Córdoba - All Córdoba tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/cordoba/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/cordoba/tours/medina-azahara-guided-tour-from-c-rdoba/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/cordoba/?format=md