The Córdoba city's inhabitants, - first the Romans and later the Moslems - adapted the typical design of the popular house to their needs, making the home centre around an inner courtyard (patio in Spanish) , normally with a fountain in the middle and filling the courtyard with plants to give the sensation of freshness.
Since 1921, the Town Hall has organised a competition of Courtyards and Crosses in the first week of May, and the owners decorate their houses with great care to try and win the prestigious award offered by the authorities. This Festival of the Courtyards of Córdoba has been declared by UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2012.
The Córdoba´s Courtyards guided tour gives you an overview of the culture of the patios. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will visit a selection of popular houses courtyards, winners of various prizes in the municipal contest, located in the neighborhood of San Basilio.
You will enjoy the popular Córdoba´s Courtyards with a personal treatment from caregivers. You will speak with owners, you meet their experiences, their daily work, anecdotes, feelings…
Not included
Ten en cuenta
- Wheelchair accessible is available on this tour.
- No tours will made in the months of January, February, July and August.
Cancelación
- The guide will be waiting for you at the Alcazar of Cordoba.
- On the voucher of your booking you will have the details about meeting point.
How do I make a reservation?
What are the payment methods?
Single payment: The payment of the total amount will be made at the time of booking. Cash payments are not accepted on the day of the visit.
Payment the day of the tour: A first payment of a percentage of the total will be required at the time of booking and the second payment of the remaining amount you will pay at the destination on the day of the activity, in cash or card, as indicated. Please note that only payments in local currency will be accepted (for example in Spain only EUROS will be accepted).
Payment in 2 installments: It will be necessary to pay a first payment of a percentage of the total amount when making the reservation. The second payment of the remaining amount must be made before the day of the activity, on the deadline indicated. In case of reaching this date and the pending amount has not been paid, the reservation will be cancelled and the amount paid initially will be refunded. Please note that this payment method is applied to reservations whose departure date is more than 30 days from the reservation date. For reservations whose departure date is within the following 30 days, 100% of the amount will be charged at the time of booking.
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Spain | Córdoba
Córdoba´s Courtyards Guided Tour
Explore the most popular Córdoba´s Courtyards ccompanied by an expert guide. Delight yourself with the flowers blossom, speak with the courtyards owners, meet their experiences and their daily work.
The Córdoba city's inhabitants, - first the Romans and later the Moslems - adapted the typical design of the popular house to their needs, making the home centre around an inner courtyard (patio in Spanish) , normally with a fountain in the middle and filling the courtyard with plants to give the sensation of freshness.
Since 1921, the Town Hall has organised a competition of Courtyards and Crosses in the first week of May, and the owners decorate their houses with great care to try and win the prestigious award offered by the authorities. This Festival of the Courtyards of Córdoba has been declared by UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2012.
The Córdoba´s Courtyards guided tour gives you an overview of the culture of the patios. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will visit a selection of popular houses courtyards, winners of various prizes in the municipal contest, located in the neighborhood of San Basilio.
You will enjoy the popular Córdoba´s Courtyards with a personal treatment from caregivers. You will speak with owners, you meet their experiences, their daily work, anecdotes, feelings…
Not included
Ten en cuenta
- Wheelchair accessible is available on this tour.
- No tours will made in the months of January, February, July and August.
Cancelación
- The guide will be waiting for you at the Alcazar of Cordoba.
- On the voucher of your booking you will have the details about meeting point.
How do I make a reservation?
What are the payment methods?
Single payment: The payment of the total amount will be made at the time of booking. Cash payments are not accepted on the day of the visit.
Payment the day of the tour: A first payment of a percentage of the total will be required at the time of booking and the second payment of the remaining amount you will pay at the destination on the day of the activity, in cash or card, as indicated. Please note that only payments in local currency will be accepted (for example in Spain only EUROS will be accepted).
Payment in 2 installments: It will be necessary to pay a first payment of a percentage of the total amount when making the reservation. The second payment of the remaining amount must be made before the day of the activity, on the deadline indicated. In case of reaching this date and the pending amount has not been paid, the reservation will be cancelled and the amount paid initially will be refunded. Please note that this payment method is applied to reservations whose departure date is more than 30 days from the reservation date. For reservations whose departure date is within the following 30 days, 100% of the amount will be charged at the time of booking.