Tour Alcazar of the Christian Monarch

The spectacular fortification of the Catholic Monarchs

Located next to the River Guadalquivir, the Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos is one of the most spectacular monuments in Cordoba. It is a fortification on whose walls is written the development of the city, but also the destiny of the kingdoms and cultures that had the Iberian Peninsula as their home. Inside, the present vestiges will take us from the Roman period to the times of the Holy Inquisition. It was in this Alcazar where some of the most significant moments of our history took place, illustrious characters such as Alfonso XI and the Catholic Kings, Christopher Columbus changed the course of history.

Inside, we will find archaeological remains, labyrinthine corridors that respond to his time in prison, palatial rooms, towers, some baths that are different from anything you have seen before and some impressive gardens where flowers and their perfumes are mixed with the water of the fountains. A set that invites you to discover the secrets, conspiracies and the memory of the walls that gave birth to the important landmarks of our history, such as the residence where the conquest of the city of Granada was conceived and directed by the Catholic Kings for 8 years or the first meeting between the Catholic Kings and Christopher Columbus to start their journey towards a new route that would lead them to the discovery of America.

Roman Port, Visigothic residence, Islamic Alcazar, Christian fortress, seat of the Holy Inquisition, civil prision... The building was declared an Object of Cultural Interest in 1931 and was part of the city's ensemble declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. With this visit you will venture into history through its architecture, its gardens where water is the real protagonist, with unique remains from the Roman circus, a rich Mudejar decoration and the most important sculpture gallery of Christian kings in the Kingdom.

Alcazar of Córdoba: Entrance Tickets

During your stay in Cordoba it is essential to stop at the Alcazar of the Christian Kings. In this monument you will be able to understand the real importance that this land of Cordoba had, since it was a place where Muslim leaders and Christian kings lived. The Alcazar of the Christian Kings is the perfect example of the architectural evolution in Cordoba, its historical development has incorporated a unique legacy that makes this a unique and particular place. You will have a specialized guide who will make you participate in the history and legend that hides this place. You will get a vision of a fortress that surprises you in contact with the vegetation of its courtyards, a place that will make you feel the memory of the great achievements that took place inside it.

Discover Cordoba by adding to this tour the interior of the imposing Mosque-Cathedral and stroll through the labyrinthine streets of the Jewish Quarter.

Alcazar of Cordoba: Guided tours schedules

We want to be part of this unique experience in the Christian Alcazar, that is why we have designed a schedule according to your stay in Cordoba. From Tuesday to Saturday you can enjoy your visit at 10.00 am, in Spanish and English. But also, on Sundays we will be waiting for you at 12.15 p.m. with a visit in Spanish language where you will enjoy a nice walk through its fortress and gardens. The meeting point of the route will be from the OWAY Tours office, located in the Plaza de Triunfo. The Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos is closed on Mondays, except on holidays when the monument has special opening hours.

Precios

Includes

Meeting point

Plaza del Triunfo, OWAY Tours Office

How to get there

From the train and bus station:
-Urban bus number 3 leading to “Fuensanta”. Get off when you reach a stop called: “San Fernando”.
-Urban bus number 5 leading to “Ciudad Sanitaria”. Get off when you reach a stop called: “Glorieta de la Media Luna”.

By car. Parking closer to the building.
-Parking La Mezquita de Córdoba: Cairuan St. 1 (Córdoba)
-Parking Centro Histórico: Custodios Av. (Córdoba)
-Parking in the city centre: Sevilla St. 5 (Córdoba)

Cancellation

Cancellation free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour. In case you do not cancel or you do not come, the visit won’t be reimbursed.