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Cordoba’s Authentic Patios: Uncover Andalusian Heritage on a 2-Hour Tour with Entry
3.8
44 Ratings
Córdoba
Uncover the rich heritage of Cordoba's authentic patios on a 2-hour tour. Explore the Alcazar Viejo neighborhood, visit well-preserved houses, and learn about the origin and care of these beautiful courtyards. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the local way of life and discover why these patios were declared a World Heritage tradition by UNESCO.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Patios de Cordoba - Visit the Cordovan Courtyards on a tour around the Alcazar Viejo neighborhood. Speak with the owners and learn about their patios and flowers
- Los Patios de San Basilio - Visit the Cordovan Courtyards on a tour around the Alcazar Viejo neighborhood. Speak with the owners and learn about their patios and flowers
What's Included
- Small Groups
- Entrance ticket to visit 5 patios
- Official Guide
Additional Information
Explore the Cordovan Courtyards, referred to as patios in Spanish, a significant allure in Cordoba. Get insights into the genesis of the patios during this 2-hour excursion through the Alcazar Viejo district, and step into the well-maintained residences.
Feel the local customs in this segment of the ancient city. Access 5 private patios where the holders will elucidate about the ornamental specifics and the upkeep of the flowers.
The patios were conferred as a World Heritage custom by UNESCO in 2012. They retain their charm throughout the year.
During the time of Patios Festival (first two weeks of May), we will explore the Patios in the districts of San Francisco and Santiago. These districts are quite well-known in Cordoba and are home to some of the most attractive patios during the festival.
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Location
OWAY Tours
Plaza del Triunfo
Find the Oway tours office (red building)
During the Patios Festival (1st fortnight of May) we will visit the Patios in the neighbourhoods of San Pedro and Santiago. These neighbourhoods are very popular in Cordoba and have some of the best patios of the festival.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(44 Ratings)
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Julie_h
May 24, 2024
Fabulous flowers! - The patios that the residents hospitably shared were stunningly beautiful. Inspired imagination that my husband will regret when I get home.
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Constance_d
May 6, 2024
Samuel was a great guide,... - Samuel was a great guide, got us through a really crowded scene so smoothly we were able to see another patio. A very memorable experience.
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Robert_g
Apr 21, 2024
Beautiful Flowers - Our guide had great stories to tell and was very knowledgeable. The patios were quite pretty and full of geraniums! So many flowers!
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Cydney_h
Jul 5, 2023
Beauty & Respite of the Patios Tour - I have a gardener’s heart & it was extremely hot in Cordoba for this tour (43 degrees C). So discovering the history, culture, amazing beauty and COOL of these little oases was so enjoyable! Each was a little different, but all provided shade & beauty as respite from the intense heat. I was totally seduced & learned much at the same time.
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Manuela_a
Jun 23, 2023
Colorful patios expirence - The tour was great. Rafael our guy very polite and took many pictures for us. He did not accept the tip and he took me to buy a tiket for a show without asking for extra to take me to the place.
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Cathyz451
May 3, 2024
Too much queuing - The patios were nice but there is too much time queuing. Approximately 5-10 mins in each of four patios over a two hour tour.
The guide, Krisztina was lovely and very knowledgeable. It was good to hear the information she provided but I feel that there are way too many people trying to get into small spaces at the same time. Too many tickets being sold
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Delores_p
Jun 25, 2023
Lovely but late June heat wilts flowers & people - The patios were lovely & our guide Christina very knowledgeable & led us well. The heat in Cordoba is 47celsius this week so very oppressive walking in this city of stone that holds the heat like an oven. The flowers were a bit wilted from the heat & post competition in May. Glad I took the tour but also glad when finished & could go to a cooler place. Would be a nicer tour earlier in June & in less heat. Understand why the tours end by July.
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Ianfh8066tr
May 8, 2024
Lovely afternoon, shame about the queues. - Lovely patios, which gave us lots of ideas for our own garden. The guide was very informative about the background as to how it all started.But lots of queuing, and after a while they did start to look the same. We went back the following day to some of the ones we missed.
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Tiny_o
Apr 27, 2024
Bad experience - Sorry for the bad review, expectations were much higher. At every patio we had to wait too long
Very disappointing
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Pablon237
Sep 22, 2023
Unpresentable!!!! - They charged us 12 euros to see 5, of which 2 were unpresentable, all dry without flowers they told us it was because of the heat it had been, two poor and one excellent, it cannot be charged for anything, it would have to be controlled by the government .
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