Guided Night Tour of Medina Azahara

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018, this ancient city, known as “the Shining City, ” is one of the finest examples of the splendor of the Caliphate of Córdoba in the 10th century. As night falls, the carefully designed lighting transforms the visit into a truly unique and unforgettable experience.

On this tour, you’ll explore the entire Medina Azahara archaeological site with an expert guide under the enchanting night sky. An exclusive experience available only during the summer months. You’ll tour the various accessible areas of the site, immersed in a special atmosphere thanks to lighting designed to highlight every corner of this ancient palace city.

In addition, if you select this option during the booking process, the tour includes round-trip transportation to the monument from Córdoba.

Immerse yourself in one of Europe’s most prestigious and valuable archaeological sites.
Guarantee your entry to Medina Azahara by booking in advance: tickets sell out fast!
Discover one of Córdoba’s most notable and fascinating destinations.

What does it include?

Licensed guide in the selected language (the language will be selected during the booking process)
Shuttle bus to the site.

Not included

Nothing not specified in the section that indicates what is included.

Place of organization

If you choose the bus tour option from Córdoba, you must arrive 10–15 minutes before departure time at the Paseo de la Victoria bus stop (Glorieta Cruz Roja), across from the Eurostars Palace Hotel. If you decide to drive, you should arrive at the site a little before the time indicated on your ticket. You will need to leave your vehicle in the Medina Azahara parking lot and wait near the shuttle bus stop. Do not go up to the site on your own; you must wait for the guide to arrive with the rest of the group from Córdoba.

General information

Important information

You must bring a valid passport or ID card, as you may be asked to present it at one of the monument’s entrances.
The departure time varies depending on the booking option you choose. If you choose the option that includes transportation from Córdoba, you must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket. If, on the other hand, you decide to go to the site on your own, wait for the guide at the shuttle bus stop and do not go up to the site on your own
Medina Azahara is an unpaved archaeological site with steep slopes.
Children must be included in the reservation, as they will be required to present a ticket when entering the monument.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour begins.
On certain dates, due to high demand for this tour and to avoid overbooking, we require you to submit an availability request; this will be indicated when you proceed to payment. You will receive a response within 72 hours informing you whether or not there are available spots. If the reservation is made less than 72 hours in advance, you will receive an urgent response. The amount will be held in the reservation request to ensure that, if availability is confirmed, there are sufficient funds to cover the charge.
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Change and Cancellation Policies

Once a reservation request has been submitted, no changes or cancellations will be accepted.

Duration:

2 hours

Price from:

29,99

Tour type

Guided Tour

Available languages

Spanish

Accessibility

Not accessible

29,99€