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Córdoba was once the premier city of the Western World, the greatest metropolis west of Constantinople, and the seat of Europe’s first university. Today, there’s a modern commercial center, but most travelers love strolling the town’s ancient cobblestone streets, peeking through gates for glimpses of lush flowers and beautiful tiled fountains.
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1. Semi Private Tour to Córdoba from Nerja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover with us the city of Códoba, one of the jewels of Andalusia, and all its cultural and historical legacy. Cordoba is the Spanish city with the most World Heritage declarations and we guarantee that you will be amazed by its beauty. You will visit it with our own official guide and a small group of maximal 8 participants. We will visit together its historic center, where we will first visit the Mosque-Cathedral. You will marvel at the peace of this building, with its endless row of arches and marvelous golden mosaics. Then we will head, taking a quiet walk through the Jewish quarter, towards the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, another jewel not to be missed. The Jewish quarter itself is another monument, as its narrow white streets transport us to an Arab and Jewish past. We will also take you to the San Basilio Quarter, where are located the beautiful Patios de Córdoba (courtyards). You will have free time to enjoy a delicious lunch in the city center.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrance ticket to the Mosque of Córdoba, Entrance ticket to the Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
2. Cordoba City Tour from Seville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Depart from Seville and enjoy this excursion to one of the most amazing cities in Andalucia! Cordoba offers so much to the visitor. The city of Cordoba, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir and at the foot of Sierra Morena, was the capital of the Bética province during the Roman Empire and the Caliphate of Cordoba during the Muslim era. The history of Cordoba has left us architectural wonders such as the Mosque-Cathedral, the Roman Bridge and the old Jewish Quarter, among others. Walk through this Andalousian city and take a chance to enjoy the local cuisine. After lunch, we will visit the beautiful Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1984. This wonderful architectural monument was originally created for Muslim worship. That represents one of the main jewels of the historical and architectural heritage of Andalusia. We will come back to Seville after having enjoyed a magnificent day of excursion, with places of extraordinary beauty.
Inclusions: Driver/Professional Guide, Live commentary on board, All Fees and Taxes, Pickup and drop-off service, Skip the long line tickets to the monument
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By rottermanjf
Peter was the perfect guide, very informative, his recommendations were spot-on. The time was allotted well. The white villages were nice. The photo stops along the way were appreciated. And the lunch recommendation was great. The tour then suggestions for using the free time in Ronda were all good information!
3. Medina Azahara Tour from Cordoba
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 27 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 701giovannap
We loved the walking tour in Granada. Our guide, Cintia, was very knowledgeable and nice. We had fun and really enjoyed the experience.
4. 7-Day Southern Spain Tour: Granada, Toledo, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville and Ronda
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 9 reviews
Get to know Spain in just seven days on this tour from Torremolinos to Madrid and Andalusia's most famous cities: Granada, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville and Ronda! You’ll visit beautiful sites like the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra palace, the Generalife Gardens and Seville's Alcazar, and you’ll hear interesting commentary from your guide. Enjoy sightseeing tours of Toledo and Madrid and have free time in Seville, Madrid and Ronda to explore the cities at your own pace.
Inclusions: Local guide, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport by air-conditioned
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
5. Cordoba and its Mosque Tour from Granada
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 16 reviews
Discover the most symbolic monuments of Córdoba, including the Mosque-Cathedral. Don't miss the opportunity to visit one of the most emblematic cities of Andalusia and experience the culture of the city, flamenco and the iconic bulls that Córdoba has to offer, just 2 hours from Granada. Córdoba, capital of Muslim Spain, is the main city in a territory located in the heart of Andalusia. North of the city the wild landscape stretches to the summits of the Sierra Morena, with a dense forest and abundance of wild game. The province of Córdoba, which still retains traces of its Iberian, Roman and Muslim past, is rich in traditions, with an outstanding architectural heritage and a resurgence in its culinary scene, thanks to the rebirth of a range of traditional dishes of the region.
Inclusions: Tickets and guided tour at the Mosque. , Transportation from Granada with a local guide to accompany you on the entire trip, A paper guide to make you enjoy better your free time in the city
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By lkaiser311
It was a great day out exploring the mountains, doing some relatively light hiking, and eating a (well-deserved) local meal. Highly recommended!
6. Andalusia with Costa del Sol and Toledo - 5 Day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 256 reviews
Take your time on a 5-day tour of Spain that guides you round Andalusia’s most famous cities: Seville, Cordoba, Toledo and Granada. Visit the birthplace of flamenco in Seville, see the home city of El Greco in Toledo and be amazed by the Moorish gardens of the Alhambra. You’ll also see Spain’s oldest bullring in Ronda on this five days in Spain itinerary, and soak up the beauty of Spain’s resort coast, the Costa del Sol. Highlighting the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo, this tour takes you deep into the heart of Andalusia, Spain’s most colorful and distinctive region. Dinner and breakfast are included, and enjoy a choice of standard or superior hotel accommodation for all four nights.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Guided visits in Seville, Toledo, Granada and Cordoba, Local guide, 4 nights accommodation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner), Travel insurance, Tour escort during the tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and beverages, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop off
Reviewed By globaltraveler85
The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.
7. Madrid, Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast with Barcelona - 9 Day Tour
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 28 reviews
Experience the best of Spain on this 9-day tour from Madrid. See famous Park Güell in Barcelona; visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada; tour the Great Mosque of Cordoba and Seville’s Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Gardens; and have plenty of time in each city to explore more at your leisure. Enjoy eight overnight stays in 3- or 4-star hotels as well as several guided tours and round-trip transportation by deluxe coach.
Inclusions: Guided visits as per itinerary, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide, Eight nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Airport pickup and drop-off, Travel insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)
Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr
As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!
8. 8-Day Spain Tour from Madrid: Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, Costa del Sol, Granada and Toledo
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 19 reviews
Experience the highlights of Spain’s Andalusia region, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage City of Toledo, on this 8-day tour of Spain from Madrid. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada; explore the beautiful Mediterranean coastal region of Costa del Sol; and witness the mix of three cultures of Spain -- Christian, Moorish and Jewish -- in Toledo. Enjoy seven overnight stays in 3- or 4-star hotels as well as several guided tours and round-trip transportation by deluxe coach.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Guided visits as per itinerary, Local guide, Seven nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Airport pickup and drop-off, Travel insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Flamenco show in Seville, Gipsy night tour in Granada
Reviewed By globaltraveler85
The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.
9. 7-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Toledo from Madrid
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
This seven-day tour highlights Andalusia’s Moorish heritage and visits the Andalusian cities of Cordoba, Seville and Granada, plus the cathedral city of Toledo. You’ll spend two days exploring Madrid at your own pace, then travel to Andalusia and Toledo to discover the history and culture of southern Spain. Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife Gardens are just some of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites you’ll visit in this legendary region of Spain. Choose from three-star or four-star hotel accommodation for all six nights.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Airport pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
10. 7-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona and Zaragoza from Madrid
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 11 reviews
From Madrid, spend seven days on a tour of Spain's most famous cities! You'll enjoy fascinating tours of Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Barcelona, and you’ll have plenty of free time to discover more on your own. See the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens in Granada, Gaudi's Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, along with more top attractions in Seville, Valencia and Zaragoza.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona, Local guide, Six nights accommodation, Six continental or buffet breakfasts, Three dinners (3-course or buffet), Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)
Reviewed By globaltraveler85
The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.
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