Medina Azahara Audio Guide
Why Visit the Medina Azahara With an Audio Guide?
When visiting the "Shining City," a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a compelling narrative is essential to help you mentally reconstruct the majesty of its palaces and gardens. By booking this Medina Azahara audio guide, you'll receive an interactive app on your smartphone to learn all the details of the archaeological site in an engaging and informative way.
Through your headphones, you'll hear stories about Córdoba's Caliphate past, Umayyad art, and the secrets held within the ruins of this palatial complex as you stroll through iconic locations such as the Great Portico and the Rich Hall.
How Does It Work?
After booking, you'll receive an email with instructions for downloading the app to your Android or iOS device. You must download and activate the audio guide at your hotel or home before traveling to the archaeological site to ensure everything is working correctly.
Once at Medina Azahara, simply put on your headphones and let history guide you. The narration is available in Spanish, English, Italian, German, and French, allowing you to pause and resume the explanations whenever you like to take photos or simply admire the scenery.
Tour Options
During the booking process, you can choose between one of the following two options:
Audio Guide
This option is ideal if you prefer to head to the archaeological site on your own. You'll have access to all of the historical content on your phone to enjoy the tour at your own pace.
You can see the opening times for the Medina Azahara at this link.
Audio Guide + Transport from Córdoba
If you're looking for maximum comfort, this option includes round-trip transport by bus from the center of Córdoba. We'll meet at Paseo de la Victoria, in front of the Hotel Eurostars Córdoba Palace, to set off to the former Palatine city. After about 2 hours of exploring the archaeological site with your audio guide, the bus will pick you up to take you back to the starting point.
This option is available at 10 am and 10:45 am.
Important Info
To enjoy the experience in the best way possible, please keep in mind the following:
- You must bring your own earphones
- Make sure your phone has enough battery for the tour
- Please note that this activity does not include admission to the archaeological site nor the shuttle bus ticket that connects the museum with the archaeological site
More Information
Duration
2 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Audio guide of Medina Azahara in English
Transport from Córdoba to Medina Azahara (depending on selected option)
Not included
Admission to the archaeological site of Medina Azahara for non–EU citizens: € 1.50 (US$ 1.71) per person
Shuttle bus from the Reception Center to the entrance of the archaeological site: € 3 (US$ 3.42) per person
Earphones
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Guiapolis Corporate name: ALHAMBRA VALPARAISO OCIO Y CULTURA SL Registered Office: CALLE SAN ANTON 72, 1ªPLANTA, Granada, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): B18609719 Contact information Email: info@guiapolis.com Phone: +34 677 687 210 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.