Be seduced by the Andalusian charm of Cordoba on a day excursion from Malaga. This intriguing ancient city was the capital of Moorish Spain for three centuries, and is thought to have been the largest city in Europe during the time of Islamic rule. Visit the magnificent Great Mosque of Cordoba, which retains its amazing Islamic architecture.
Depart from Malaga through the Antequera Road, and relax on a comfortable air-conditioned coach. When you arrive in Cordoba, take in views of the city on a panoramic sightseeing tour of the Roman Bridge, Jewish Quarter, Synagogue and the Great Mosque of Cordoba. A tour of the impressive Moorish part of Cordoba will provide you with insights into Andalusia's past.
Continue with a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter, walking along a network of streets, alleys, squares and whitewashed courtyards, reflecting the importance of the city in the medieval period. You’ll also see the Synagogue and the Roman Bridge.
Next, sample Spanish food during free time for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), followed by a sightseeing tour of the typical Andalusian patios (courtyards) and gardens of Cordoba.
Relax on your comfortable coach and enjoy views of Cordoba on your way back to Malaga.
On a positive note, the mosque was an amazing architectural masterpiece, and I'm happy I was able to see it. Viator contracted with a company called Julia Tours. We were packed into a full coach with Spanish, German, Italian, and French speakers. The little information we got on the way to Cordoba had to be repeated in all 5 languages, so there was not much. After an absurdly long bathroom/coffee break at a rest area, we drove to the city. Although there were probably only 10 English speakers on our bus, Julia tours combined us with several other busses so we had at least 40 people in our group with one tour guide. We did have earphones. Because there were so many other busses in town, the tours went through the mosque one right after the other in a maze-like coordinated pattern. It was nearly impossible to follow our guide through the crowd, which was as thick as a rock concert. Several people in our group started to panic and had to leave the building. We were led through the city after the mosque visit, which was also somewhat stressful because of our way-too-large group. _br/_ I would recommend Cordoba, but not with this tour!_br/_ ..
Review by: Ellie, June 2018
We would like to thank your tour leader Rafael regret we missed his surname for a beautiful tour of the astonishing architecture of the mosque and the city. It was a great experience and at the same time it was very educational since we were taken around the old Jewish quarters. For those who love history and architecture, Cordoba is the city not to miss. Unfortunately time was not in our favour, as we would have loved to stay there for a few days to explore further. Well done and thank you Rafael.
Review by: Jane D, March 2018
The bus trip itself involved 40 , then a stop, followed by 1.5 hours. The bus-guide was very helpful in giving ideas for food and restaurants. The scenery along the way is interesting. The guided tour through the Mosque/church is truly excellent, much better than just wandering on one's own. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The pace was steady but comfortable, with accommodations for a bathroom break. After that wonderful tour, the guide then led us through the very narrow streets of the old Jewish Quarter as well as the old city itself. Again, I would not want to try this on my own as it is very confusing. Quite delightful. We had time for a tasty lunch in the old city before boarding the bus for the return trip. Don't miss the ancient Roman bridge. On the whole, an excellent tour, well managed and well worth the money.
Review by: Brent M, March 2018
If you are pressed for time and want to see the Mosque Cathedral of Cordoba in an organised guided tour from Málaga, this might be for you. Our guide in Cordoba (different from the Coach trip guide) was excellent and very engaging. But we needed more free time in Cordoba.
Review by: mayalex1993, February 2018
This trip was overall fantastic! Everything was fun and enjoyable. We definitely appreciate that they were able to pick us up from the resort and drop us off instead of us taking a taxi to the city. _br/_ The only suggestion is more time needed to shop and enjoy the outskirts of the cathedral.
Review by: jrg, January 2018
Beautiful Cathedral Mosque and town. A good day trip.
Review by: Yasmin K, December 2017
The guide walked so fast as soon as we got off the bus that everyone got confused and seemed lost for a while. It was unfair on people who were not as fit as him or who had walking sticks.
Review by: Michael V, October 2017
Very Good Tour Julia Travel do actually have some employees that know what they are doing
Review by: Elizabeth A, September 2017
The walk was good to the Córdoba church- amazing architecture ..,
Review by: penelope h, September 2017
Not a good tour 20 mins into the tour and we had a bus break for 20 mins waste of time. The guided tour through the jewish quarter and catherdral comprised of 4 different bus tour groups over 50 people felt like i was in a cattle yard better to avoid this tour and do it on your own !,
Review by: najihapp, May 2017
The bus came late and apparently there was a Julia representative waiting with us at the bus stop. She could've identified herself so that we won't be as worried if we've missed the bus. Unnecessary 20 minutes toilet stop at the highway both on the way to Cordoba and on the way back to Malaga, and we're not allowed to stay on the bus. The tour guide, Rafael, was not very helpful. He had to repeat all instruction in three different languages, and how annoying is that. We had to wait again once we've arrived in Cordoba for our local tour. The local tour was amazing, very informative. But I think it was not worth the money I paid for the service I get. This trip basically 'transfer' me from Malaga to Cordoba, direct me to the local guide, and 'transfer' me back to Malaga, which I could've done so at a cheaper price with lesser fuss. I've joined lots of day trips before and this is by far the worst.
Review by: nyein k, April 2017
Great tour, every one must see the Great Mosque and the city is lovely!_br/_ The Jewish synagogue is also a hidden gem - it and #39;s a long day trip but must be done to complete the and #39;bucket list! and #39;
Review by: Catalin S, March 2017
Great tour
Review by: Sydney R A, March 2017
Beautiful place! We had an excellent local guide who taught at the local University. Wonderful tour through the Mosque Cathedral and the local old village with so much information. Just an aside, do not take the lunch option offered by the viator guide, not very good.
Review by: Amir S, March 2017
Great
Review by: Maurice V, February 2017
Great experience and great guide. The Cathedral was great to see and you can see the tension with the Muslims, as I counted 16 armed guards with machine guns at the 4 entrances. Beautiful Cathedral.
Review by: Linda S W, December 2016
Great trip, just remember to bring a map of the old city since the tour operator/guide doesn not have them and it is easier for your free time to know the layout of the streets.
Review by: FARIDA919, December 2016
The journey is like tike travel to centuries.. perfect one day historical visit to UNESCO listed for family with kids With limited timeframe
Review by: William S, November 2016
Four of us took this tour as a day trip from Malaga which took about 2.5 hours each way to get to Córdoba. We were added as a part of an existing multi-day tour and our guide really didn't do much, but relied on a great local guide Maria in the fantastic mosque cathedral in Córdoba. The mosque is over 23,000 meters and is beautiful and a must see. We then took a really nice walking tour of the old city. We then had about an hour to try local cuisine and do some shopping. We visited the local food court which consisted of 6 different local restaurants. We had Moroccan cuisine that was fantastic. It would have been nice to have had more time to shop at the end, otherwise this was a great look at Córdoba.
Review by: John T, October 2016
Cordoba is lovely with many interesting sites. However this trip by Viator could be better. The driver Diego is excellent as is Pedro the guide. The coach on our trip actually started at Estepona . The pick up in Malaga was punctual and well organised. However 25 minutes out of Malaga there was an half hour break for the driver to have a legally required break at an over crowded cafe. The coach was conveniently parked in Cordoba close to the old town sites. There was wasted time whilst the English speaking tour was organised. The tour of the Mesquita and Jewish quarter was whistle stop, but well informed. Our trip was on a Thursday and this is the day when all the tour companies descend on Cordoba. Why? This leads to overcrowding in the old town._br/_ Do not purchase the 19 euros meal offered by the tour rep on the Coach. What he described was not what was supplied. Home cooked food and chilled wine turned out to be tourist rubbish with warm white wine. The worst meal we had all week.There was a 20 minute break on the way back. If I went to Cordoba again I would catch the Alsa bus from Malaga and buy my own ticket to the Mesquita.
Review by: Manuel L, October 2016
Excellent!! Worth the trip.
Review by: Manuel L, October 2016
Excellent!! Worth the trip.
Review by: Sara S, August 2016
Group was too large and having a French speaking tour guide for English speaking group did not make sense. I think, it would have been better to arrange my own transport through Spanish coach services ALSA to Cordoba and then buy my individual ticket to enter the Mosque/Church. I actually did this for Granada tour which worked out very well.
Review by: Osman Q, August 2016
Amazing site and a good tour guide. However three stars only because we got suckered into a lousy, pricey tourist trap lunch by the guide.
Review by: Louis H, June 2016
I fell in love with Cordoba and will definitely go back and spend more time there.
Review by: Deena P, June 2016
Amazing day with a really great guide...Peidro was hilarious and very well informed!
Review by: Soo Hwang N, June 2016
Very good Organised trip . Thank you
Review by: Sturla N, June 2016
Very good, except a little delayed start. Highly recommended.
Review by: Khal, June 2016
Satisfied with the tour.
Review by: Peggy O, April 2016
Do not waste your money on this trip.. take a train instead. We spent the first 3 hours picking up people from various places and getting there, we were there for about 3 1/2 hours, SHORT tour of the cathedral, fast lunch and less than an hour to explore/shop.. then 3 hours BACK!!
Review by: Aftab, April 2016
Overall alright. The guide was very knowledgeable!
Review by: Janet F, April 2016
Guides not organised, Tour Party was too big, a lot of hanging around waiting for the guides. We went off and did our own thing eventually. Cordoba was excellent.
Review by: David W, April 2016
Great trip. Steve our guide at gibraltAr was excellent.
Review by: Alan D, March 2016
Enjoyable Day to Cordoba, wish it had been longer to enable to see more.
Review by: CEINFRYN W, March 2016
Great
Review by: Raquel P, December 2015
First I want to thanks the guide Pedro Jimenez for your kindeness and professionalism.The cordoba mosque is beatiful
Review by: MR D L L, November 2015
A really enjoyable tour. The Mosque is breath-taking, as is Cordoba's Jewish Quarter. The only reason I have awarded four stars rather than five, is because of the 'messing about' outside the Mosque whilst several tour parties were being organised into nationality groups. It wasted about half an hour.
Review by: Sven Olaf B, September 2015
Glad we book this tour via Viator. Had an excellent guide in the mosque.
Review by: Kirsti O, September 2015
This was ok
Review by: Allison S, September 2015
Excellent, well organised, very informative and plenty of free time
Review by: Christine B, August 2015
Bus on time. Good guide tour.
Review by: aahmad69, August 2015
Well organised tour in an air conditioned coach, a must for the hot weather. _br/_
Marie our guide at Cordoba was very friendly and well versed. The Mosque/Cathedral is a must see.
Review by: James J, June 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Spain, April 2015
We were satisfied with this excursion and found that it was worth doing however, we were not happy with our tour guide as he was not a people person, and I believe we would have enjoyed it much more had we another tour guide.
Review by: ahmednl_kkkk, April 2015
The tour was very nice and charming. The turist guide was very proffesional and nice. But the buss delades 30 minutes to the place we gathered in central Malaga , we tried to call the local number to enquire about the delay but someone answered Tallinn just spanish language and can not English language, this made difficult to understand him.. So Only problem was bad Communication and there was no clear information about the pick up areas that they collect the turists.
Review by: William A, April 2015
Loved the cathedral, though it was a bit crowded. I would do it again, though.
Review by: Suhaira A, March 2015
VDT tour was good and the Tour Guide in Cordoba was very knowledgeable and attentive. Good experience for me.
Review by: steve.brown, February 2015
Cordoba is a great city, however there was a disappointing amount of tour guide time in the city of Cordoba. _br/_
There was a considerable amount of wasted time during the day as follows:_br/_
Coach arrived 15+ minutes late (no representative at the stop so every coach/bus that pulled up nearby people tried to board....). Then after 15 minutes of coach journey to Cordoba from Malaga we stopped for 25 minutes at a motorway stop. When we reached Cordoba there was a lot of confusion in splitting people into language groups, then the English guide couldn't be located (in all 45 minutes of waiting around)._br/_
The tour once it started was interesting and the guide very informative but the tour of the Cathedral/Mosque and visit to Jewish quarter only lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes leaving everyone with 2 hours 30 minutes of "free time" in Cordoba before re-boarding the coach. _br/_
Then on the coach journey back we stopped again for 25 minutes at a motorway cafe....you could hear the groans from around the coach .......(and we weren't allowed to stay on the coach) so everyone stood in the car park until we were let back on the coach. There were 6 other coaches in the car park so it was just as well it wasn't raining because 300+ people would not have fitted in the cafe area._br/_
So time in the day was 2 hours (each way) coach journey, 1 hour and 15 minutes tour of Cordoba and over 4 hours of stops and unaccompanied "free time"._br/_
In summary a great city and the guided tour was interesting but far too short.
Review by: Robert F L, January 2015
Very nice. Enjoy it when the guide is pleasant and knowledgable.
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