What the visit is like
The listing describes meeting at Paseo de la Victoria in Córdoba and taking a bus to the site. You visit the Medina Azahara Museum first, then take a shuttle bus to the archaeological site for the guided tour.
With or without transport
If you have your own vehicle, you can book the tour without transport and meet your guide in the Medina Azahara car park. With transport, the bus leaves from two stops on Paseo de la Victoria.
What you see inside
The listing speaks of mosques, towers, servants' quarters, bath complexes and aristocratic residences, and notes that only about ten per cent of the site has been uncovered.
Admission and closing days
The Junta de Andalucía says admission is free for accredited citizens of the European Union and paid for visitors from other countries, which the listing mentions separately. The site is closed on Mondays, except the eve of a holiday, and on 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December. Opening hours change with the season, so check the official page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I go on my own and only book the guide?
Yes, the listing offers a tour without transport, meeting in the Medina Azahara car park.
Is admission to the site free?
For accredited EU citizens it is, according to the Junta de Andalucía; other visitors pay a fee. The listing says admission is included for EU residents and payable to the guide on the day for those from outside the EU.