The Córdoba sightseeing bus is a practical way to get around this Caliphate city. You'll be able to hop on and hop off at any of the stops, making it easier for you to explore it as you please.
Routes & Stops
The hop-on hop-off itinerary includes two routes and 27 stops at the most popular locations around the city. The Red Line takes a panoramic tour, while the Blue Line winds through the narrow streets of the Old Town.
On board this open-top double-decker bus, you'll travel around the principal points of Córdoba. All along the journey, you'll have access to an audio guide in English with essential information on all the attractions you drive past.
Some of the unmissable stops are the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the Mosque-Cathedral, the Viana Palace, and the Roman Bridge.
You can consult the routes and all the stops on the map by clicking on this link:
How Does It Work?
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from the moment it's activated. For example, if a 24-hour ticket is used on Monday at 3 pm, it can be used until Tuesday at 3 pm. During this period, you may hop on and off as many times as you want.
Although you'll be asked to select a start day when you book, you can start using the service within 3 months from the selected date.
Schedule and Frequency
- Red Line (Panoramic Córdoba): September to April, first departure from stop 1 at 9:30 am, last departure at 6 pm, every 70 minutes. May to August, first departure from stop 16 at 9:30 am, last departure at 8:20 pm, every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Blue Line (Old-Town Córdoba): September to April, first departure from stop 1 at 9:30 am, last departure at 6 pm, every 70 minutes. May to August, first departure from stop 1 at 9:30 am, last departure at 8:30 pm, every 30 minutes.
Itinerary Changes
Stops 2 and 3 on the red route will not be in service until further notice. However, stop 10 on the blue route (located in the same place as red stop 1) remains active.
Guided Tours
The tourist bus tickets also include a free walking tour of the Jewish Quarter at 7 pm (starts at Stop 16 Puente Romano). The duration of this tour is 60 minutes.
Furthermore, with the 48-hour bus ticket, you can enjoy a guided visit to 3 award-winning courtyards:
- San Basilio Courtyards, 40 and 44: Stop 1, Blue Line, Alcázar; from Wednesday to Monday (closed on Tuesdays), at 10:30 am.
- Martin Roa Courtyards, 2: Stop 1, in front of the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs; every day except Tuesday, at 1:30 pm.
Included Tickets
If you have purchased the 48-hour ticket, admission to the patios of San Basilio will also be included. You can enter at any time during opening hours while your ticket is active.