Seville & Cordoba Mosque Tour - From Madrid
We will leave by train or private vehicle to Seville and Córdoba.
Begin your adventure at the magnificent Seville Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art and home to the Giralda, which gives you impressive panoramic views of the city. Then, immerse yourself in the charm of the Alcázar, a palace that tells us a story of cultural and artistic encounter, visible in every detail of its architecture and gardens.
Free time until taking the train or private vehicle to Córdoba Visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, a World Heritage Site since 1984, it is the most important monument of the Islamic West and one of the most impressive in the world.
Options
GUIDED TOUR AND BY TRAIN
GUIDED GROUP TOUR: Includes a group visit to the Cathedral and the Royal Alcazar of Seville
Includes group visit to Córdoba Cathedral
TRAIN: Train from Madrid to Seville
Train from Seville to Córdoba
Train from Córdoba to Seville
The train trip is done at your own expense
Pick up in Madrid: The transfer from the hotel to the Atocha Station is done in a Taxi requested by the company
What's included in Seville & Cordoba Mosque Tour - From Madrid
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
Visiting the Mosque of Cordoba with a guide will not only allow us to skip the line, but it is the best way to get to know this incredible monument. These are some of the things we will discover. The construction of the mosque began in 785. It was the second largest in the world, behind Mecca, until the construction of the Blue Mosque. In the thirteenth century, after the reconquest it was consecrated as a cathedral. In 1984 Unesco listed it as a World Heritage Site. It brings together the Umayyad, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. In the Tour through the Mosque you can know the heart of the city and the importance of Andalusian architecture. This is a World Heritage monument, you will know about each of the three extensions that were in the Muslim temple since its construction in 785 and its subsequent conversion to a Christian cathedral in the thirteenth century; and being for centuries the second largest place of worship after Mecca. We will see things as curious as the shape of its arches, supported by columns, bases, shafts and capitals of very varied sizes, styles and materials; The mosque was built with material pillaged from very old buildings of Roman and Hispanic Visigoth buildings, and the Mihrab built with pieces of greater beauty for the most noble area, the Mihrab. Next, we will cross the forest of columns until we reach the great choir of the Christian cathedral that stands in the central part of the building. We will observe the mahogany wood stalls that were brought from the island of Santo Domingo, this narrates biblical scenes with many original characters and ornaments. The organ that culminates the choir has more than 1,500 tubes, and after a century without sounding and seven months of restorations, it is today a unique piece worldwide.
Centro Historico de Cordoba
At the end of the visit, we will tour the streets of the historic center of Córdoba. Time to eat some tapas and return to Madrid.
Catedral de Sevilla
We will visit the Cathedral of Seville, a monument declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its impressive Gothic architecture, together with the iconic Giralda, testify to the rich history and cultural fusion of the city. Let yourself be amazed by its grandeur and unparalleled beauty
Inclusions
- Train Madrid - Córdoba
- Entrance to the Mosque of Córdoba
- Train Seville - Madrid
- AVE train Córdoba - Madrid
- Guided tour of the Cathedral of Seville
- Guided tour of the Mosque of Córdoba
- Gratuities
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Confirmation will be received when the reservation is made, unless it has been made 7 days before the trip or less. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, depending on availability.
- There will be a maximum of 8 travelers on the tour or activity.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
After pickup, we will coordinate the pickup location.
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up anywhere in Madrid
