Description
To get to know the Roman and Jewish Cordoba in a timeline that goes from Rome to Sepharad.
The Roman legacy in Cordoba, or what is the same, Roman Cordoba, was founded by General Claudius Marcellus between 169 B.C. and 152 B.C., and is located on a stretch of the Guadalquivir River where it ceases to be navigable and from the beginning was the capital of the province of Hispania Ulterior.
The Jewish heritage is palpable in the Jewish quarter, the best preserved in Europe. And its reference among the most prominent who were born and lived there is Maimonides s. XII, philosopher, physician, astronomer and rabbi from Cordoba, who is considered one of the greatest scholars of the Torah in medieval times.
Cordoba lived an era of splendor for centuries, for its people and cultural legacy and the coexistence of its different religions. Walking through its streets allows you to discover the beauty of a network of narrow streets, courtyards and squares that lead to its historic center, where you can find the essence of ancient Cordoba in its greatest splendor, making the city one of the most cultured and refined of the Middle Ages.
Cordoba goes far beyond its majestic Mosque or its enigmatic Medina Azahara… The Bridge, the Roman Temple and Theater, or the Alcazar of the Christian Kings and its gardens, former residence of the Roman governor, are a sample of the visit we will make and of the immersion in the Roman legacy of this land.
We will also stroll through the popular corners of the capital, its narrow streets and its famous courtyards decorated with flowers and bright colors, together with its peculiar neighborhoods such as the famous Jewish Quarter, where we will know its synagogue and its Sephardic museum of Jewish heritage.
Cordoba is always much more, therefore, we invite you to know its rich gastronomy in a typical Cordovan winery with a variety of products and recipes inherited from the legacy it possesses and that will envelop you in an amalgam of smells, flavors and sensations, which in the end will achieve only one goal: to excite you and make you enjoy the experience.
EXPERIENCE SERVICES
- Price 1 pax. from €335 in Private Experience.
- Half day (4 to 5 hours) or full day (8 to 10 hours) experience from Tuesday to Sunday, except every Monday, January 1st and December 24th, 25th and 31st.
- Prices include VAT.
- Experience accompanied by an Official Heritage Interpreter Guide.
- Audio System (Whisper) from 6 people.
- Includes entrance fees: Synagogue, Casa de Sefarad, Palacio de Viana and Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos.
- Includes Coffee Break.
- Private transfer in and out.
- Lunch in a winery with menu or a la carte upon request.
- Includes souvenirs as a gift.
- For Private and Groups from 1 to 14 people maximum.
- Winter Schedule: Recommended experience in the morning.
- Summer Schedule: Experience recommended in the morning.
- Use of the mask in cases stipulated by medical prescription.
OTHER SERVICES AND EXPERIENCES
- Accommodation in Cordoba on request, information here.
- Experience *Historic Center: visit Torre-Museo de la Calahorra, patios, alleys and museums of the historic center.
- Museum Experience: private workshop Guadamecí House-Museum.
- Hammam Experience: an immersion in the pleasures of water, a bath and relaxing massage with Arabic oils.
- Experience of *Tablaos and Peñas Flamencas: route, workshop and show of typical Cordovan flamenco dancing and singing.
- We also offer four perfect plans that you can add to your EXPERIENCES IN CÓRDOBA and with which you can enjoy even more of this wonderful province:
- Experience in *Lucena, known as the “Pearl of Sepharad” a living crossroads of Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures.
- Experience in *Montilla and Zuheros, taste the flavor of a good wine in a winery or wine press, a gastronomy of excellence and one of the most beautiful villages in Spain to discover.
- Experience in *Almodóvar del Río, an 8th century castle and a setting worthy of the movie Game of Thrones.
- Experiences in *Puente Genil, the countryside of Cordoba, a world of olive groves, vineyards and natural areas of interest for a visit in harmony with nature.
- Request more information about the Experiences here.
- It is recommended to combine in Private or Group with other Experiences in Andalusia.
ABOUT THE WALKING TOUR
- Itinerary of the Experience: tour created exclusively for temples, synagogues, houses, palaces, courtyards and the Alcazar and its gardens in Cordoba.
- Access to the monuments without queues and respecting the security distances.
- Digital or printed tickets to access the monuments.
- Recommended experience for all ages.
- Altitude sea level: 106 metres.
- Distance: 7 – 10 kilometres.
- Recommendations: Comfortable shoes, suitable clothing for the Experience (Winter – Summer).
VISITOR RECEPTION
–Meeting point: In the accommodation or the place that is agreed in advance with the client. The tickets are held by the official guide who accompanies you throughout the Experienceand will be given to you before entering the experiences.
–Our guide will carry an indicative element of DOOR TO DOOR TRAVEL so that they can recognize it during the start and the whole tour.
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE TOUR
A) Baby strollers: We recommend the use of a baby carrier, due to the characteristics of some sections of the itinerary, where it is very difficult to use the baby stroller.
B) Wheelchairs and other elements of reduced mobility: the route is not fully conditioned so that people with mobility problems can enjoy it freely due to numerous slopes, stairs and cobblestones. We would appreciate it if you could let us know before your arrival if anyone uses a wheelchair so that we can give you options and tailor the visit to your needs.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
-Enjoy a guided tour with the best specialists in Spanish, English and French.
-Another language option on request and availability.
TICKET RESERVATION AND EXPERIENCE RULES
- The full name, surname and ID or passport number of each participant must be provided at the TIME OF APPLICATION. It is important to carry your ID card or passport (physical or digital) with you at all times during the Experience.
- DOOR TO DOOR GRANADA TRAVEL is not responsible for the LOSS of the TICKET and the visitor’s NOT ADMISSION to the monuments and sites for not carrying the identification documentation in case of being required by the staff or authorized persons in charge.
- I declare under my responsibility that I have the identity documentation DNI / Passport in order to carry out this Experience in Spain.
- Backpacks larger than 40 x 40 cm are not allowed. It is recommended that backpacks and large bags be placed in the lockers. Children under eight years of age are advised to hold hands for safety reasons. Smoking, eating, drinking, use of tripod, flash and selfie stick are allowed only in designated areas, being prohibited in the rest of the route of the monuments, museums and places to visit.
- Being monuments and spaces of extreme value worldwide, any act of vandalism, attempting to enter without authorization, destroying constructions, exhibits and decorations or any other damage done to the monuments and spaces, will be reported to the competent authority as it is considered a serious attack on Spanish Historical Heritage and may have criminal repercussions for the visitor.
