Medina Azahara tickets and guided tours

Two guided tours of Medina Azahara are on sale, both in English and Spanish. The longer one lasts about 3 hours 15 minutes. The visit starts at the site museum and goes up to the ruins on a shuttle bus, so read on each card what the tour includes.

A room of Medina Azahara under a protective canopy, with stone walls and a red-painted band along the lower part of the wall

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Medina Azahara: Guided Tour

A guided tour of the palace-city of the caliphs

4.8· 92 reviews

A guided tour of Medina Azahara.
The live guide speaks English or Spanish, and you can cancel up to 24 hours before your time slot.

from €19

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Medina Azahara: Guided Tour (3 h 15)

A longer guided tour of the palace-city of the caliphs

4.4· 10 reviews

A longer guided tour of Medina Azahara, of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The live guide speaks English or Spanish, and you can cancel up to 24 hours before your time slot.

from €28

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Prices and ratings updated 31 October 2026.

Medina Azahara: frequently asked questions

How long does the visit take?

About 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, including the shuttle bus from the museum.

Do I need to book?

We could not confirm whether booking is compulsory. A guided tour gives you a fixed date and time.