Medina Azahara Guided Tour

Discover the archaeological ruins of the Medieval citadel constructed in the first half of the 10th century by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba.

Medina Azahara Guided Tour

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Paseo de la Victoria, and from there, we will travel by bus to Medina Azahara, located 8 kilometers (4.9 miles) from the city. Abandoned and looted just 80 years after construction, it was buried over time and discovered at the end of the 19th century. Spreading across 276 acres (112 hectares), it is one of the largest archaeological sites in Spain.

On arrival, we'll visit the Medina Azahara Museum to discover the remains of the palace-city and see a collection of pieces taken from the site.

We will then take a shuttle bus to the archaeological site and enjoy a guided tour. As we explore the ten percent of the site that has been uncovered, our guide will reveal the secrets hidden in the fortress, including limestone walls with arabesque carvings, golden ceilings, and pools of mercury. The Medina Azahara was a magnificent palace complex significant both politically and culturally.

At the end of our visit, we will return to the meeting point in Cordoba by bus after a total of 3.5 hours.

Tour without transport

If you prefer to reach Medina Azahara at your own pace, you can reserve this activity without transport. If you book the tour without transport, we will meet at the Medina Azahara car park.