Guided Tours in Córdoba, in English
Private tours of the Mosque-Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter and more, with an art historian and official guide
Private guided tours in Córdoba, in English
Welcome to Contarte Córdoba. I am Adela Calzado, an art historian and official guide of the Mosque-Cathedral, and I guide visitors around my city in English.
All my English tours are private: the visit is for you and your group only, and I adapt what we see and how we see it to what you want to know. You choose the day and the meeting point, and I take care of the rest.
Córdoba was the capital of Al-Andalus and still holds Roman, Islamic, Jewish and Christian heritage side by side. With an art historian beside you, every column, arch and street starts to make sense.
Tours in Córdoba with an art historian and official guide
Mosque-Cathedral Tour
The essential visit to Córdoba's great monument: from the Visigothic origins and the Umayyad mosque to the cathedral, explained stage by stage.
Mosque-Cathedral and Jewish Quarter Tour
Two sides of medieval Córdoba in a single private tour: the monument and the whitewashed streets of the old Jewish Quarter.
Private Tours in Córdoba
Tell me what you would like to see and how much time you have, and we will build a visit around your interests.
Why visit Córdoba with an official guide
Art historian and official guide
I am an art historian (University of Córdoba) and an official guide of the Mosque-Cathedral, authorised by the Cabildo Catedral, so you get rigour and a story that is easy to follow.
Just your group
No strangers and no fixed script. The pace, the questions and the details are yours.
Tailored to you
Families, couples, small groups, first-time visitors or travellers who want to go deeper: I adapt the visit to who is coming.
Tickets, your way
I can manage the monument tickets according to the profile of each visitor, so any discount you are entitled to is applied, or you can buy them yourself or bring the ones you already have.
Reviews of my tours in Córdoba
Google reviews, translated from Spanish.
“On Monday we did the Jewish Quarter + Mosque-Cathedral route of Córdoba with Adela. It was a real treat, as it turned out to be a visit just for us. She gave us a very pleasant and interesting tour that put what we were seeing in historical context. I highly recommend doing this visit with her.”
“Visiting the Mosque of Córdoba with Adela was a luxury. You can really tell she is an art historian and official guide, because she has the gift of explaining the whole historical context of the building in a very enjoyable and easy-to-follow way.”
“I wanted to visit the Mosque of Córdoba with an art history expert and, after a lot of searching and reading reviews, I chose Adela. We were all delighted: we loved the way she told the story of Córdoba, how dynamic the tour was, and how she kept us engaged and taking part.”
Adela Calzado, Contarte Córdoba
Contarte Córdoba is a one-person business: I answer your message, plan your visit and guide it personally.
My work is to explain the heritage of Córdoba clearly and with rigour, adapting every visit to the people who come with me.
Adela Calzado Barbudo
- Art historian · University of Córdoba
- Official guide of the Mosque-Cathedral · authorised by the Cabildo Catedral
- RASGO guide · Network of Spanish Jewish Quarters
- Heritage interpreter
- 5.0 on Google
Frequently asked questions about tours in Córdoba in English
Which tours do you offer in English?
Private tours of the Mosque-Cathedral, of the Mosque-Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter, and tailor-made visits around Córdoba. Tell me what you would like to see and I will suggest the best way to do it.
Do you run group tours in English?
My tours in English are private: the visit is only for you and your group, and no other visitors join.
Where do we meet?
You can choose the meeting point. If your hotel is within a 10–15-minute walk of the starting point, I’ll be happy to meet you there. If it is farther away, I’ll suggest a convenient point along the route.
Do you take care of the tickets?
Yes, if you would like me to. I can manage the tickets according to the profile of each visitor, so that any discount that applies is taken into account. You can also buy them yourself, or tell me your admission time if you already have them. Tell me who is coming and I will explain how it works for your group.
Can you adapt the tour to my group?
Yes. Tell me about your interests, the age of the children, or any need in your group when you request availability, and I will adapt the route and the pace.
How do I book a tour?
Use the form below or message me on WhatsApp with the day you are interested in and how many of you there are. I check my availability and reply as soon as possible to confirm.
Good to know
- Private tours, only for your group
- In English
- Tickets with or without me
- No obligation when you request availability
Córdoba, as you will see it
Plan your private tour in Córdoba
Tell me your dates and what you would like to discover. I will reply personally, with no obligation.
Tell me about your visit to Córdoba
Tell me the day you are interested in, how many of you there are and what you would like to see. I will check my availability and reply personally to confirm. No obligation.
Prefer to write directly? WhatsApp +34 670 96 72 72 or email reservas@contartecordoba.com.
