Córdoba: authentic patios tour with tickets, 2 hours
2-hour guided tour of the San Basilio (Alcázar Viejo) neighbourhood with entry to 5 private patios whose owners explain how they care for them. Rated 4.3/5 from 1,106 reviews.
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Photo credits
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Entry to 5 private patios
- Chat with the owners
- San Basilio (Alcázar Viejo) neighbourhood
- Patios on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
The patios make more sense with the people who tend them: seeing how they water hundreds of pots changes the visit. At under €20 with five entries included, it's a great spring plan. Out of season the flowers fade, hence the 4.3.
What's included
- Entry to 5 patios
- Official guide
Not included
- Transport
Good to know
What to bring
- ID or passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Things to keep in mind
- Ends at the Santos Mártires hermitage by the Guadalquivir
- During the Patios Festival (first half of May) the tour visits San Francisco and Santiago instead
- Runs rain or shine
Meeting point
OWAY Tours, Plaza del Triunfo, s/n, Córdoba.
The guide waits at the OWAY Tours office next to the Mosque. Arrive 10 minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- Five private patios in San Basilio.
- Their flowerpots, wells and arches.
- The Santos Mártires hermitage by the Guadalquivir.
How it works
You meet the guide by the Mosque and walk to the Alcázar Viejo. You go into five houses, where the owners explain how they decorate and care for their patios. The tour ends by the river.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone visiting Córdoba in spring.
- Flower lovers and anyone curious about neighbourhood life.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone looking for monuments: these are private homes.
Accessibility
Some patios have steps; check with the provider if you need accessibility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to go?
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Related reading on our guides
→ The Patios of Córdoba: when to see them and how (festival and year-round)
A guide to the Patios of Córdoba: what the Patio Festival is (May), the best quarters (San Basilio, Santa Marina), the Viana Palace and how to see them without queues.
→ 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.
→ Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: how to visit it (tickets and tips)
How to visit the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba: tickets and the free morning slot, what to see (forest of columns, mihrab, Courtyard of the Orange Trees), the tower and best tips.
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