On this guided tour of the Mosque Cathedral of Córdoba with skip-the-line tickets, we'll discover a unique monument declared a World Heritage Site, which houses exceptional Islamic and Christian art – a gem not to be missed!
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Guided Tour
By booking this guided tour of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, you'll discover the interior of this jewel of Andalusian architecture, which, along with the Alhambra in Granada, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Together with the Alhambra in Granada, it is one of Spain's most important monuments, boasting a unique blend of cultures and architectural styles. Plus, you'll avoid the long queues that usually form at the ticket offices.
Visiting Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral (mezquita-catedral in Spanish) with a guide will not only save you time queuing, but will also allow you to discover the full history of this incredible monument. Here are just some of the things you'll discover:
- The construction of the Mosque-Cathedral began in 785
- It was the second-largest mosque in the world, after the Great Mosque of Mecca, until the Sultan Ahmed Mosque was built in Turkey
- The mosque was consecrated as a Roman Catholic church in the 13th-century
- It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984
- The impressive building combines Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Umayyad styles
Please note that, due to organizational reasons, the order of the visits in the itinerary may vary.
Tour Options
When booking, you can choose between the following 2 options:
Tour with Tickets
This is the ideal option so you don't have to worry about a thing. It includes direct access to the monument with skip-the-line tickets and a tour alongside our official English-speaking guide.
Tour Without Tickets
This guided tour is perfect if you have already booked tickets to the monument on your own and simply want to discover its historic interior with an English-speaking guide.
If you choose the option without tickets, remember that you must purchase them on your own in advance. We recommend buying them by selecting an entrance time that corresponds to your booked guided tour time. Below is the recommended schedule:
Monday to Saturday:
- 9:30 am or 10 am tour: Buy an entry ticket for 10 am
- 11 am tour: Buy an entry ticket for 11 am
- 11:30 am tour: Buy an entry ticket for 11:30 am
- 12:45 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 1 pm
- 1:15 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 1:30 pm
- 4 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 4 pm
- 5:30 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 5:30 pm (March 1 to October 31 only)
Sundays:
- 9:30 am tour: Buy an entry ticket for 9:30 am
- 3 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 3 pm
- 4 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 4 pm
- 5:30 pm tour: Buy an entry ticket for 5:30 pm (March 1 to October 31 only)
For tour times set on the quarter hour, please select an entrance ticket for 15 minutes after the tour start time. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee availability for your required time slot.
Complete Your Experience
If you prefer, you can also opt for this tour:
Private Tour
You can also take a private tour of the Mosque of Córdoba.
