Tour of the Patios of Córdoba

For centuries, the flowery patios have been the heart of homes in the city of Córdoba. These spaces are much more than just patios, they are a living legacy of history, a reflection of the Arab and Christian culture that has shaped the city.

On this tour you will walk through the most beautiful patios in the center of Córdoba and understand the cultural importance of this tradition that has become a World Heritage Site. An expert guide will take you through the patios revealing details about their architecture and significance. Along the way you will meet some of the owners, with whom you will have the opportunity to chat about this tradition.

In addition, if you visit the city in May you can visit the patios during the famous Festival de los Patios Cordobeses, when the locals open the doors of their houses to show the world these hidden gems.

• Pasee por patios llenos de flores y escuche las historias que han sido transmitidas de generación en generación.
• El Festival de los Patios de Córdoba es Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO.
• Córdoba, la ciudad de los patios, le invita a sumergirse en una experiencia única.

What Includes

• Official guide.
• Access to courtyards.

Not Included

• Transfers to the hotel (optional).
• Nothing not specified in the “What Includes” section.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes.

Languages

• Spanish and English

Important information

• Children must be included in the reservation.
• Be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins.
• On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, what is done is a request for availability, it is indicated when you are going to make the payment. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is made in less than 72 hours from the start of the activity, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to charge the reservation.
• You will receive all the final documentation for your visit via email about 24 hours before your visit.

Cancellation Policy

• Free cancellation and modification of the reservation up to 48 hours in advance.
• No cancellations or modifications are allowed after 48 hours prior to the visit.

Meeting Point

• Gate of the Caballerizas Reales. In Caballerizas Reales Street, 1, 14004 Córdoba.
• The person in charge of the visit will carry a white Art in Córdoba umbrella.

How to get there

• By booking our transfers from your accommodation.
• By car: there are public and private parking lots nearby.
• By bus: urban lines 2,6,9 and 42, stop “Vallellano”.
• Cab: stop next to the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, at Plaza Campo Santo de los Mártires.
• Walking: towards the historic center.

More information about the Tour of Cordoba Courtyards (Patios)