Alcázar of Córdoba skip-the-line tickets and guided tour

Explore the beautiful patios, courtyards and gardens of the Alcázar of Córdoba with an official guide and get amazing views from the impressive watchtowers.Admire the rich ornamentations of the former royal palace of the Catholic kings of Spain. Enter through the main entrance gate and immerse yourself in the wonderful architecture of the palace, located on the site of a fortress built by the Visigoths and later occupied by the Caliphate of Córdoba. Learn more about historical events that shaped its importance to the city, including the meeting between Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon and the explorer Christopher Columbus before he set sail for America. Stroll through rooms with remarkable features, such as the mosaics of the Salón de los Mosaicos. Admire the crenelated towers and the Moorish motifs of the baths of the Patio Morisco. Then, climb the watchtowers for panoramic views of the gardens. Stroll through the landscaped gardens to look at the beautiful water features, fish ponds and orange trees.