Cordoba in a Day: Private Trip from Seville with the MezquitaPrivate Tour

Embark on a private day trip from Seville to Córdoba, where the stunning historic center and iconic Mezquita reveal the myriad of cultures in Spain's history.

Adults: 2 Children: 0
Total

Things to know

Duration:

10 hrs

Categories:

Black Cab Heritage Tours, Day Trip, First Time Visitor, History, Religious Heritage

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Day Trip - Private vehicle throughout the tour

What's included:

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Private vehicle throughout the tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Seville, Entrance tickets to the Mosque-Cathedral, Entrance to the Cordoba Synagogue

What's not included:

Food and drink, Gratuities, Additional tickets
Meeting points: Hotel pick-up is available upon request from Central Seville. If we do not receive your hotel information your guide will meet you in front of ALE-HOP at C. Francos, 21, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain

What makes this tour special

Cordoba makes for a delightful excursion from Seville with its compact historic centre ensuring that the most important sites can be covered in one day. Drink in the ancient city’s rich cultural heritage with a private guided tour including an in-depth visit to the must-see Mezquita, the famed Mosque-Cathedral.

On this private day trip, you will:

Our day begins in central Seville, where your private driver-guide will meet you to head north towards Cordoba, passing by orange trees and olive groves as you cruise through the scenic Andalusian countryside. Before we reach our main destination, you will make a pleasant detour to the whitewashed hilltop village of Carmona. This is a great example of the pueblos blancos, the white villages so typical of the region. As you stroll around the town with your guide, you will get a glimpse of the traditional Andalusian architecture, with the white color of the buildings designed to reflect the often intense Spanish sunshine and keep the interiors cooler. After a tranquil short break, you will continue on your way to Córdoba.

Once you arrive in Córdoba, you will soon see why the historic centre and the famous Mosque-Cathedral have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Starting with a walking tour of the oldest parts of the city, you will discover traces of the many illustrious civilizations that have made their mark on the urban landscape from the Phoenicians to the Romans and later the Muslim dynasties under which the city flourished and became a cultural capital of the Islamic world. You will see the Puente Romano (Roman Bridge), which dates back to the first century BCE and is one of the oldest bridges over the Guadalquivir River. 

Your guide will make sure to cover the Judería, (Jewish quarter), a series of narrow streets which provide a testament to a period where Christian, Jewish, and Muslim peoples lived together in a bustling medieval metropolis. You will visit the Synagogue of Cordoba which dates back to 1315 and is one of only 3 medieval synagogues that remain standing in the whole of Spain. The building is decorated with elaborate Mudejar arches, intricate plasterwork and ornate inscriptions in Hebrew.

Throughout your tour, you will pass by other iconic monuments woven into the fabric of Cordoba’s history such as the Caballerizas Reales (Royal Stables) and the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, an impressive fortress used by Visigoths, then Muslim rulers and most famously as the residence of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella following the Christian Reconquest. You will also have the opportunity to pass through one of the picturesque patios cordobeses. These patios, or courtyards are dotted around the city and make a significant contribution to its cultural heritage. Known for their stunning displays of flowers, plants, and decorative elements, they are the perfect spot for a photo stop.

After the walking tour, you will have some free time to enjoy a delicious local lunch (not included) ahead of your eagerly anticipated visit to the jewel in Cordóba’s crown jewel: the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral. Taking in its imposing facade, you will learn about the evolution of the site, from its alleged origins as a Roman temple to a Visigothic church, then to a grand Islamic mosque, and finally to a Christian cathedral. This confluence of cultures and architectural styles makes the Mezquita one of the most unique places of worship in all of Spain, if not the world. 

As soon as you enter the impressive interior, you are surrounded by phenomenal examples of Islamic architecture, a testament to the city’s immense wealth and power during medieval times. One of the most striking is the rows of red and white two-tiered arches atop marble columns, still considered innovative to this day. You will pass through the patio de los Naranjos with beautiful orange trees planted symmetrically to mimic the so-called forest of columns on the inside. Taking your visit at your own pace, you will also see the richly decorated Cathedral with a combination of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque features added by various generations of Christians after the Caliphate of Córdoba was conquered. The stark contrast with the preceding Islamic design allows for a vivid illustration of Cordoba’s tumultuous history.

As your day in Córdoba concludes, you will make your way back to Seville with a deep understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultural and religious influences that have shaped Córdoba over the centuries.

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