Visiting on your own
The ticket in the listing is for going at your own pace: it comes with a map, and you can enter each courtyard only once. The listing suggests starting on Calle San Basilio and following the nearby streets in order.
What the patios are
The Fiesta de los Patios de Córdoba has been on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2012. It runs for about twelve days in early May, with a competition for the best decoration with plants and flowers.
Opening hours and closing days
The listing says the courtyards are closed on Tuesdays and on Sundays from 2 pm, and that the times are flexible and may change. Check the hours PDF linked from the listing before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a guide to see the patios?
No. The ticket lets you visit on your own with a map. The listing says each courtyard can be entered only once.
When is the Patios Festival?
According to UNESCO, it lasts about twelve days in early May. Outside those dates you can visit the courtyards during their opening hours.