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Highlights
- Discover why Córdoba was pivotal for Columbus to gain royal support from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, altering history.
- Join a historian on an Alcázar Guided Night Tour as projections, music, and artistic lighting bring the political intrigue of Columbus's era to life.
- Experience how the gardens at the Alcázar transform into a fascinating stage with water, trees, and light narrating tales of legendary explorers like Christopher Columbus.
- Witness large-scale visual installations that turn the fortress itself into an engaging part of storytelling rather than relying on static exhibits.
Your Experience
This guided night tour at Naturaleza Encendida's Alcázar offers a unique exploration of ambition and royal power leading up to the Discovery of the New World. The 1-hour journey, available in English or Spanish, begins with your guide meeting you at the Alcázar before your scheduled evening visit.
Getting started
Gathered as a group, enter the monument together and start your engaging experience through its illuminated fortress—a departure from typical daytime visits. The tour unveils pivotal events of the 1480s when this site served as the Catholic Monarchs' provisional court.
The Alcázar Experience
Start a chronological journey that highlights significant historical moments within these walls, such as the final years of the Reconquista and Christopher Columbus's time in Córdoba. The tour intricately weaves together stories like Boabdil's captivity, Infanta Maria's birth, and Columbus’s quest for royal backing.
- Explore Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand's court as they planned key campaigns of the Reconquista within this fortress.
- Discover Christopher Columbus's lesser-known years in Córdoba where he sold maps, met Beatriz Enríquez de Arana, and sought support for his voyage to the New World.
- Stroll through illuminated gardens featuring projections, music, water features, and ancient greenery that evoke legendary voyages in a fascinating open-air setting.
- Experience history brought to life with art and technology as the Alcázar itself narrates its past using engaging visual effects instead of traditional exhibits.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to the Alcázar of Córdoba gardens
- 1-hour guided tour at night
- Access to the Naturaleza Encendida light and sound show
- English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Entry to the interiors and towers of Alcázar
- Visits during daytime hours
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Must Know
- Please note that pets are not allowed inside the Alcázar of Córdoba for this tour.
- The experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users, ensuring everyone can enjoy it comfortably.
- Meet your guide at the entrance before your scheduled time; you'll be guided through a 1-hour journey in either English or Spanish.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
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