Tip-based free tour of Córdoba, a World Heritage city
Córdoba · 90 min · 2 €+ · Córdoba Más
Walk Córdoba's historic centre, a World Heritage site, from Plaza de las Tendillas to the Mosque-Cathedral, with an official guide who tells its story in Spanish and a tip-based visit: you pay what you think it was worth at the end. We leave from Las Tendillas and head down Calleja de la Hoguera into the Jewish Quarter: Plaza del Cardenal Salazar, the Mudéjar chapel of San Bartolomé, the municipal artisans' souk and the statue of Maimonides. We continue past the Almodóvar Gate, the Caliphal Baths and the statue of the Lovers, see the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos from the outside and finish by the Mosque-Cathedral. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes, on foot. Departures at 10:00, 12:15, 16:15 and 18:30, every day. Tour in Spanish. Minimum of 4 people: if it isn't reached, the tour doesn't run. The tip is handed to the guide at the end.
- From Las Tendillas to the Mosque-Cathedral, on foot
- The Jewish Quarter: Calleja de la Hoguera, San Bartolomé chapel and the Maimonides statue
- The Caliphal Baths and the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
- Four departures a day, morning to evening
Not included
- Tip for the guide
Plaza de las Tendillas. The tour ends near the Mosque-Cathedral.
- Booking per person — 2 €
The tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, no minimum. The booking fee is the only compulsory payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How does this free tour work?
You book your place for €2 per person, paid by card through Stripe, and the tour itself is tip-based: at the end you give the guide whatever you think it was worth, in person and with no minimum.
How much do people usually tip?
Whatever you felt the tour was worth: there's no set price and no minimum. As a rough guide, many people give between €10 and €20 per person, but it's entirely up to you.
Can I tip by card?
It depends on the guide, so it's safest to bring some cash. If they accept other payment methods, they'll tell you at the end.
How will I recognise the guide?
They'll be waiting at the starting point at the start time. Plaza de las Tendillas. The tour ends near the Mosque-Cathedral.
What if it rains?
The tour usually goes ahead anyway, so bring an umbrella or a raincoat. If the guide calls it off, we'll let you know and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
What if the minimum group size isn't reached?
This tour needs at least 4 people to run. If that isn't reached, the guide may cancel it: we'll let you know in advance and refund your booking in full (€2 per person).
How do I receive my booking?
Right after paying you get a boarding pass with a QR code by email. Show it at the meeting point and you're in.
When is my booking confirmed?
Instant confirmation on payment.
Can I cancel if something comes up?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time — email info@activitatum.com with your booking code. If the activity is called off, bad weather included, you change the date at no cost or get the amount back.
Can I book several activities at once?
Yes. Every activity in the catalogue is booked and paid for in the same place, whichever centre runs it, and each one arrives with its own QR pass.