Córdoba Patios: Private Tour of the Axerquía with Entry to 3 Courtyards
A 3-hour private tour of the traditional courtyards in the Axerquía quarter, with a local guide and entry to three patios in private homes. The tour starts with pickup at your accommodation.
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €123 per person · min. 2 people
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- 3-hour private tour with a local guide
- Entry to three patios in private homes included
- The Axerquía quarter, the city's most authentic side
- The patios are UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Starts with pickup at your hotel or apartment
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Our take
After the Mosque, the patios are the loveliest thing in Córdoba, and here you see them from the inside, in homes where people still live, with a guide who explains their Roman and Moorish roots. It runs in the Axerquía, away from the busier Jewish Quarter. It's at its best in spring when the flowers peak, but the patios are tended all year. For two it's about €123 per person; for four, about €75. No published reviews yet.
What's included
- Private tour
- Entry to 3 patios
Not included
- Transport
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Minimum 2 people (maximum 9)
- Price per person: about €123 for two and about €75 for four
- The patios are in private homes whose owners open them for the visit
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meeting point
Pickup at your hotel or apartment in Córdoba
The tour starts with pickup at your hotel or apartment in Córdoba. Give the address when booking.
The experience
What you'll see
After pickup at your accommodation, a local guide takes you through the Axerquía, Córdoba's most authentic quarter. You go inside three patios in private homes, whose owners open their doors to share a tradition listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage: whitewashed walls, flowers, fountains and the sound of water.
Your guide explains the Roman and Moorish origins of these courtyards, how they changed over the centuries and the role they still play in daily life.
Who it's for
- Visitors who've seen the Mosque and want Córdoba behind closed doors.
- Families: strollers are fine.
- Spring travellers, when the patios are in bloom.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible. Strollers are fine.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.
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Related reading on our guides
→ The Patios of Córdoba: when to see them and how (festival and year-round)
The Patios of Córdoba: May festival dates and hours, the best quarters (San Basilio, Santa Marina), the Viana Palace year-round and how to avoid the queues.
→ Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: how to visit it (tickets and tips)
How to visit the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: 2026 prices, the free 8:30 slot, Sunday hours, the bell tower, what to see inside and which tour to book.
→ Córdoba in one day: the route to catch the essentials
What to see in Córdoba in one day: Mosque-Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Alcázar, Roman Bridge and patios. An hour-by-hour walking route, where to eat and what to skip.
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