Customized Private Tour of Córdoba - Context Travel

Tour Details

About the Tour

Duration: From Half Day to 6 + Days
Location: Andalusia

Photos & Highlights

Private tour of Cordoba tailored to your interests and schedule
Led by PhD and MA-level architects, historians and other local experts

Tour Description

Córdoba has served as a pioneering cultural capital for more than 1000 years. Thanks to its expansive and remarkably well preserved historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city provides a fascinating glimpse into the melting pot of civilizations so characteristic to Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula as a whole. Its crown jewel, La Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral) is an architectural marvel that serves as a visceral testament of the city's history of innovation and evolution. Gain a deeper understanding of this most scholarly enclave with an expert-led Context experience.

How to Book

Whether you already have something in mind or want help crafting something entirely new, our dedicated planning specialists are on hand to make the most of your travels. Context planners, all travelers in their own right and experts in their dedicated territory, will partner with you to create an itinerary suited exactly to your needs and schedule.

Fill out our CUSTOM CORDOBA FORM or email us at custom@contexttravel.com to get started.

When requesting a custom tour, it is useful to provide the following details in the form:

How many hours would you like the tour to last?
What are your main goals for the tour?
How long are you in town for? Do you have any flexibility with regards to the date/time of your tour?
Which sites, venues, or topics would you like to prioritize? Do you wish to include the Mezquita (Mosque Cathedral)?
Do you have any mobility concerns?
Describe your group’s interests and personality.

Once we receive your custom tour request, we'll review the details and follow up with you by email to refine your itinerary and give you final pricing. Don't worry, we will not be charging your card at this point. Your order will go into our system as pending.

Itinerary Inspiration

For those unsure of exactly what they'd like to do, here are some example Cordoba itineraries to awaken your curiosity:

Córdoba Crash Course - Half Day orientation including La Mezquita
Peel back the layers of Roman Córdoba
Visit the Medina Azahara Archaeological site outside of the city
Discover the Jewish Quarter and the enduring legacy of Sephardic scholars like Mamonides

FAQ

What is a private tour?
Our private tours are limited exclusively to travelers in your party. They are designed to provide a learning experience that is completely tailored to you and your traveling companions. Private tours give you more flexibility with scheduling (you decide when the walk best fits in your trip), the ability to tailor your itinerary (we'll work to match the itinerary to the interests and dynamics of your group), and more personalized time with your guide.

What if it’s raining?
Tours operate rain or shine, but in the case of inclement weather, your expert will modify the tour so more time is spent indoors. It never hurts to be prepared; we encourage keeping an eye on the weather and bringing along an umbrella, sunscreen, water, or a hat as needed.

Is this suitable for children and / or travelers with mobility challenges?

Yes. We can adapt the route of our private tours based on the ages, needs, and interests of travelers in your party. Please share any specifics about your group’s needs in the notes section of your order and we’ll adjust your itinerary accordingly.

I know what I would like to do, but I don't see it in your regular offerings. Can you arrange it for me? Please contact custom@contexttravel.com with details of your request and we will be happy to look into the possibility.

Tour Experts

Blanca

Blanca Espigares Rooney, an architect from the University of Seville (2003), specialising in heritage and urban studies, as well as Andalusi architecture. She has a Master’s degree in Architecture and historic heritage (2006-2007) and a PhD from the University of Granada (2015). She has worked on restoration and value enhancement projects in the Alhambra and in historic cities, which have enabled her to acquire a deep knowledge regarding their structures and main elements. Besides this, she worked as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Granada and actively participates in the city with conferences and activities about architecture, urbanism and heritage.

Rafael

Rafael Ruiz Gil is MA Architect from the University of Seville, specialising in heritage and is completing his PhD thesis focused in architectural theory and contemporary vernacular architecture. He had a Master’s degree in Architecture and historic heritage and has been invited researcher in the University of Porto (Portugal). He has been working in his own architecture office for more than eight years. He has been working also as curator, producer and designer in several exhibitions about architecture, theater and flamenco. Beside this he is involved in the cultural life of the city. He has been collaborating in organizing several exhibitions, conferences and festivals in the last years. He loves drawing, architecture, art, history and gastronomy.