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Walk ancient palace ruins with a bilingual expert guide—upgrade for comfy round-trip transfers
- Everything you get: Uncover the forgotten city of Medina Azahara on a guided tour with skip-the-line entry. Choose English or Spanish guides and explore palace ruins, mosques, and gardens. Upgrade to enjoy round-trip transfers from Cordoba, plus shuttle transport within the site.
- Why choose this: Visit one of Spain’s most extraordinary archaeological sites with a local expert—no entry lines, no transport stress, just history, ruins, and stories.
- Upgrades: Add round-trip transfers from Cordoba for a smooth ride to the site—perfect if you’d rather skip taxi hassles or public transport.
Walk ancient palace ruins with a bilingual expert guide—upgrade for comfy round-trip transfers
- Everything you get: Uncover the forgotten city of Medina Azahara on a guided tour with skip-the-line entry. Choose English or Spanish guides and explore palace ruins, mosques, and gardens. Upgrade to enjoy round-trip transfers from Cordoba, plus shuttle transport within the site.
- Why choose this: Visit one of Spain’s most extraordinary archaeological sites with a local expert—no entry lines, no transport stress, just history, ruins, and stories.
- Upgrades: Add round-trip transfers from Cordoba for a smooth ride to the site—perfect if you’d rather skip taxi hassles or public transport.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Medina Azahara
- Guided tour in English or Spanish
- Entry to Medina Azahara Museum
- Onsite shuttle bus transport
- Roundtrip transfers from Córdoba (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Entry to Medina Azahara Bell Tower
- Meals and personal expenses
- Access for wheelchair users
- Medina Azahara is not suitable for wheelchair users, as the site includes uneven terrain and limited accessibility features.
- Due to minimal shaded areas, it’s strongly recommended to use proper sun protection throughout your visit.
- The museum forms an essential part of the experience and is required to be visited first before exploring the archaeological site.
- Transfers to and from the site are available, but only if this option is selected during the booking process.
- Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times during the visit.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Ulrike
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was super organized. However, I wasn't able to understand anything because my knowledge of Spanish was too poor and the guide spoke incredibly fast. So I lost the group. I made an effort to reconnect, but no one could help me quickly enough. My fault.
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Kerstin
Apr 2025Verified booking
The tour was canceled just one day before the date because there were no English-speaking guides. That was too short to book another tour. I am still waiting for a refund of the price.
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The guide was very didactic and friendly. The problem was the queues to get in and out of Medina Azahara with the shuttle bus.
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Samuel
Dec 2022Verified booking
Such a nice tour and a very professional guide. She was kind, knowledgeable and very polite. She explained everything in detail, it was very interesting to hear.
Jose
Mar 2024Verified booking
A rocky start, with no reservation in sight. Fortunately, Claudia quickly solved the problem and calmed me down. During the visit, Claudia, the "family" guide, showed superior culture, attention to detail, professionalism and friendliness! Thank you "heart" Claudia ( and Estremoz is in the Alentejo.... )
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Join a guide to experience the magic of Medina Azahara under the moonlight!
- Get exclusive night entry and uncover the secrets of this stunning archeological site, the ruins of a medieval palace-city on a 2-hour guided tour.
- Follow your guide to discover how Medina Azahara became the Caliph's capital and the political conflicts that led to the fall of this thriving city!
- Watch the fortress take-on an ethereal glow at night, with warm lights enhancing its intricate stonework, rounded arches, and grand residences.
- Add transfers to your cart and enjoy a comfy bus ride from Cordoba! The perfect choice for a stress-free evening without commute worries
Join a guide to experience the magic of Medina Azahara under the moonlight!
- Get exclusive night entry and uncover the secrets of this stunning archeological site, the ruins of a medieval palace-city on a 2-hour guided tour.
- Follow your guide to discover how Medina Azahara became the Caliph's capital and the political conflicts that led to the fall of this thriving city!
- Watch the fortress take-on an ethereal glow at night, with warm lights enhancing its intricate stonework, rounded arches, and grand residences.
- Add transfers to your cart and enjoy a comfy bus ride from Cordoba! The perfect choice for a stress-free evening without commute worries
Inclusions
- 2-hour guided tour of Medina Azahara
- Expert Spanish-speaking guide
- Bus transfers from Cordoba (as per option selected)
- Radio guide system for groups with more than 10 members
Exclusions
- Shuttle from Medina Azahara's main gate to the site
- Tip: Explore the detailed model showcasing the layout and structures of the ancient palace city, providing a comprehensive overview of its grandeur.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchairs/strollers.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
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Sep 2024Verified booking
This ticket is misleading again from this bad application, no mention for the guide language whatsoever and i was surprised when I reached there.. The tour guide himself apologized even though it not his fault , and he mentioned he actually never heard from this app.. I recommend you book directly from the official app or when you reach Cordoba
Khawla
Sep 2024Verified booking
I reached to the place but could not find the guide, I had waited for almost an hour. The guide was not there
Combos
Combo (Save 5%): Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral Tickets + Medina Azahara Guided Night Tour
from €49.50
€47.02
5% off
Visit two UNESCO gems from the Islamic Golden Age with just one ticket!
- Gain access to two of Cordoba's most iconic attractions, the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral and Medina Azahara, with this economical combo ticket.
- Immerse yourself at the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral, Spain's oldest building, showcasing a diverse blend of faiths, religions, artistic forms and architectural styles.
- Admire the double-arched pillars and learn about the different stages of construction from the old Basilica of San Vicente to the mosque built by Abd al-Rahman.
- Experience a magical night tour of Medina Azahara, the grand palace-city ruins, under a star-studded sky and uncover the Moorish history of Spain.
- Enjoy comfy roundtrip bus transfers from Cordoba and let your guide tell you all about grand residences with fountains, gardens, and pools within the fortified Alcázar.
Visit two UNESCO gems from the Islamic Golden Age with just one ticket!
- Gain access to two of Cordoba's most iconic attractions, the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral and Medina Azahara, with this economical combo ticket.
- Immerse yourself at the Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral, Spain's oldest building, showcasing a diverse blend of faiths, religions, artistic forms and architectural styles.
- Admire the double-arched pillars and learn about the different stages of construction from the old Basilica of San Vicente to the mosque built by Abd al-Rahman.
- Experience a magical night tour of Medina Azahara, the grand palace-city ruins, under a star-studded sky and uncover the Moorish history of Spain.
- Enjoy comfy roundtrip bus transfers from Cordoba and let your guide tell you all about grand residences with fountains, gardens, and pools within the fortified Alcázar.
Inclusions
Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
- Entry to Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
- Route of the Fernandina Churches
Medina Azahara
- 2-hour Spanish guided tour of Medina Azahara
- Bus transfers from Cordoba
- Radio guide system for groups with more than 10 members
Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
- Tip: Inside the cathedral, don’t miss the opportunity to see the “Monument” – the largest tabernacle in the world.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Medina Azahara
- Tip: Check out the once-grand reservoir, it provided water to the entire city.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Alicia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I manage to get last minute ticket. The guide was excellent . I really reccomend this company
Erika
Jun 2025Verified booking
Fast purchase method and the Mosque/Cathedral not to be missed, magnificent!
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Greco
Jun 2025Verified booking
Absolutely unmissable, must-see.
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Ralf
Jun 2025Verified booking
We could go right in, so fine
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Gennadiy
May 2025Verified booking
An extraordinary cathedral. The beauty and size are very impressive.
Roland
May 2025Verified booking
Fantastic, mystical cathedral. Highly recommended.
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Daniela
Jul 2025Verified booking
Easily accessible by frequent buses ; hugely beautiful, charming mosque-cathedral. Delightful Jewish quarter with many eateries.
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Edmundo
Jun 2025Verified booking
Fast and diligent Not to be missed. All very well kept. Every space mixes religions, if it were like that the world would be better.
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Sandrine
Jun 2025Verified booking
Although it wasn't yet tourist season, the queue to buy tickets on site was very, very long (and it was 45° in the shade), so we really appreciated being able to avoid the wait by presenting our electronic tickets: absolutely perfect! It's a place not to be missed, grandiose in its beauty, its riches, its history and even its surface area! A small correction: it's worth noting that all the recommendations concerning visitors' dress (no bare shoulders, no shorts, etc...) and the ban on cameras are absolutely not (or no longer) in force, which is not a positive point in view of what we observed throughout our visit...
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Beat
Jun 2025Verified booking
The control does not accept resevation number. Only QR scan, as I asked the ticket clerk. He shows me . It works again. But it bothers me that the rooms shows top left small QR ticket. There is no ticket to write on. I did not know it. Please write to ticket.
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Brochard
May 2025Verified booking
Everything, the architecture, the know-how of the men who created and accomplished this magnificent empire of gathered beliefs. It's so beautiful, I couldn't believe it. I learned so much during my visit. Thank you for taking care of these beautiful prestiges. Many thanks again.
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Rogerio
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Mosque is sensational !!!! The church inside is a work of engineering and art, but also of putting the ordinary inside something extraordinary.
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Christine
Apr 2025Verified booking
I realized that the ticket was much cheaper on site. Was a bit annoyed afterwards that I bought the ticket online
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Vauchel
Apr 2025Verified booking
This monument is a must-see. It's atypical, with all those rare stone columns. On the other hand, it's very crowded, but on the whole people don't make too much noise and respect this place of prayer. Once you've found your way in, you're in waves, and it doesn't take long to check your tickets on paper or by telephone.
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Michael
Apr 2025Verified booking
This is a real must see when in Cordoba, the building is truely magnificent, there is something new around every corner. We bought tickets before we traveled to Spain, good job we did as the queues were quite long. Here are just some of the pictures taken
Virginia
Jun 2025Verified booking
Fantastic esperience in a beautiful city
alessia
Jun 2025Verified booking
I had only purchased admission but without any hiccups we entered
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Florina
Jun 2025Verified booking
The structure of the building is very elaborate
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Jean
Jun 2025Verified booking
Le fait d’acceder rapidement à la visite
Antje
Jun 2025Verified booking
An impressive juxtaposition of Moorish and Christian style elements.
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Andrea
Jun 2025Verified booking
Everything went smoothly. Very impressive!
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Horst
May 2025Verified booking
Everything was simple and straightforward!
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Jean
May 2025Verified booking
Fast and efficient. Perfect
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Siegmar
May 2025Verified booking
Good, the halls are very large
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Pescheck
May 2025Verified booking
I was amazed by the dimensions of the columned hall
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Why Visit Córdoba Medina Azahara?
- Medina Azahara is an ancient city, now recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site.
- The 10th century city has magnificent buildings and artworks. The High Hall has decorated arches, and the rich hall, divided into 3 naves has red and bluish marble arches.
- The Rich hall also has Ataurique decorations or carved plant motifs.
- Medina Azahara is a rich example of Hispanic-Muslim legacy.
- The Medina Azahara Córdoba is home to 2 important monuments- the Medina Azahara and the iconic Aljama mosque.
Your Córdoba Medina Azahara Tickets Explained
Medina Azahara Skip-the-Line Tickets
- Get lost in the ancient world of Medina Azahara, the palace city in Córdoba, which was built around a thousand years ago.
- With your Skip-The-Line tickets to Medina Azahara, you can easily whizz past the annoying long lines, skipping the wait and jumping straight into the tour.
- Learn fascinating facts about the 10th-century Córdoba, its lifestyle and the governance style of the site through your expert Spanish guide.
- Roam around the attraction exploring the remains of the palatine city built by the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 929 AD.
- During this 2.5-hour guided tour, you can discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and look around for the reception hall “Salon Rico” displaying inscriptions and the massive “House of Ya’far” with an intricately adorned floor.
Medina Azahara Córdoba Highlights
The Royal Castle
The Royal Castle is built on the highest and middle of the 3 terraces of Medina Azahara Córdoba. Many sources say that the royal castle was intended for propaganda purposes of Abr Rahman III. The palace was meant to showcase the power of the Umayyad caliphate in Medieval Western Europe.
The Aljama Mosque
The Aljama Mosque of Medina Azahara Córdoba is situated on the lowest terrace, outside the city walls. It was the city’s main congregational mosque. The mosque had a private passage for the Caliph to enter directly to the Maqsura. The floor plan of the mosque is rectangular with a courtyard, prayer hall and minaret.
High Garden
Like most gardens in the Muslim world, the High garden too is divided into 4 parts. Each part has ponds. In the center of the garden is the central pavilion. The 4 pools were for religious, decorative and functional purposes. The High garden is located on the same level as the Rich Hall.
Plan Your Visit To Medina Azahara in Córdoba
Timings
Getting There
Rules
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- From January 1st to March 31st:
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday and holidays: 9 AM to 3 PM - From April 1st to June 30th:
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM
Sunday and holidays: 9 AM to 3 PM - From July 1st to September 30th:
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM to 3 PM
Sunday and holidays: 9 AM to 3 PM - From October 1st to December 31st:
Tuesday to Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday and holidays: 9 AM to 3 PM - Closed on:
All Mondays
January 1st & 6th; May 1st; December 24th, 25th and 31st. - Best time to visit:
Early mornings when the crowds are low and during the months from October to December.
Address: Ctra. Palma del Río, km 5.5, 14005 Córdoba, Spain.
- By Bus: Daily Bus to Medina Azahara., starting from stops Paseo de la Victoria (Red Cross Hospital Roundabout) and Paseo de la Victoria (opposite Mercado Victoria).
Nearest Stop: Resid. San José DC, Resid. San José. - By Train: C1.
Nearest Station: El Higueron, Villarrubia de Córdoba. - By Car: Distance from Córdoba Airport: 8 km.
- Nearest Parking: Decathlon Parking, Camper park Medina Azahara.
- While there is no prescribed dress code, remember that Medina Azahara is religiously important.
- You cannot bring your vehicles directly to the ancient city. You’ll have to take the shuttle bus from the reception center at the Museum of Madinat al-Zahra.
- Respect the heritage of the monuments. Do not deface any part or cause harm to the architecture.
- Respect the experience of others in the tour.
- Mosque- Cathedral of Córdoba: It is known as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumptions and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Córdoba. It was formerly an Isl AMic Mosque.
- Alcazar Of Christian Monarchs: It is located near the Mosque-Cathedral Of Córdoba, in the historic center of Córdoba, next to the Guadalquivir river.
- Roman Bridge of Córdoba: It was first built in the 1st century BC across the Guadalquivir river. It has been reconstructed multiple times since then.
- Castillo Almodovar del Rio: This castle in the province of Córdoba has Moorish origins. During the middle ages it underwent multiple renovations and reconstructions.
All Your Questions About Medina Azahara Tickets Answered
Q. Where can I buy Medina Azahara tickets?
A. You can buy Medina Azahara tickets online.
Q. Can I buy Medina Azahara tickets online?
A. Yes, you can buy Medina Azahara tickets online.
Q. What is the cost of Medina Azahara tickets?
A. Medina Azahara tickets cost €18.
Q. Can I get a discount on Medina Azahara tickets?
A. Infants get free entry. Children aged 8 to 12 get a discounted price for their tickets.
Q. What is Medina Azahara?
A. Medina Azahara is an ancient city founded in the 10th century by Abd-al Rahman III. It was used as a propaganda tool to showcase the caliph’s power in Medieval western Europe.
Q. How can I get access to Medina Azahara?
A. You can buy Medina Azahara tickets online. The site is accessible by bus and car.
Q. Where is Medina Azahara located?
A. The Medina Azahara is located in Córdoba province of Southern Spain. Find on map.
Q. What are some of the highlights of Medina Azahara?
A. The Medina Azahara Córdoba is a walled city with 3 terraces. It has a royal palace in the upper 2 terraces and living quarters on the lowest terrace. The main mosque of the city is located in the lowest terrace outside the city walls.
Q. How to reach Medina Azahara?
A. You can reach Medina Azahara by road. There are regular bus services from the city center of Córdoba.
Q. What are the timings of Medina Azahara?
A. The timings of Medina Azahara is usually from 10 AM to 5 PM. But it can vary between months. The site is closed on Mondays.
Q. What facilities are available in Medina Azahara?
A. The site has a locker facility in the entrance. It also has a shop, from which you can buy books and illustrations.
Q. Is Medina Azahara wheelchair accessible?
A. Medina Azahara has multiple terraces and has uneven surfaces, making some parts inaccessible by wheelchair.
Q. Is photography allowed in Medina Azahara?
A. Yes, photography is allowed in Medina Azahara.
Q. Is it worth visiting Medina Azahara?
A. Yes, Medina Azahara is a must-visit for every history, art and culture enthusiast. The well-designed Royal palaces, the halls, the high garden and the mosque makes the site a must-visit.