We visited the mosque-cathedral in the morning and used the machines to buy our tickets, neatly avoiding the queues at the ticket office. They are timed entries and we went for the current one. You seem to be able to enter a bit late though we saw people being refused entry before their entry time. Buying the tickets from the machine meant we didn't see the option for an audio guide though that didn't bother us very much. I won't repeat the glowing reviews except to say that it was even more wonderful than I had remembered and we enjoyed the visit hugely. The only minor negative is that there isn't anywhere quiet to pray. We saw a sign for private prayer in the Blessed Sacrament chapel but it had been tucked away -- maybe it had been impossible to keep that area quiet. But later that day we learned of the evening visit options called the Soul of Cordoba. I am really glad we booked the tickets (online and very easy to do with the tickets appearing on my phone) before reading an article telling me it is a waste of time. We found it to be an amazing experience and very sensitive to the mosque aspect of the building. First there is a very enjoyable short film giving the history (headphones ensured we could listen in English) and then we walked through the cathedral with different areas lighting up depending on what the commentary said. The guide was great, pointing to the areas to which we should pay attention. This was definitely the highlight of our stay in Cordoba. It was stunning to see the building empty (apart from our group of about 100 which, contrary to my fears, wasn't too many) and lit up so beautifully, revealing details we had not been able to see in the daylight. It also helped me to understand how the mosque had been used for worship and how it had been expanded over the years. I can't recommend this experience highly enough. We are over 65 so had a reduced ticket but it was worth double that!

I booked a guided tour of the Mezquita on the web through Eventour. We were so lucky to have Vassilis as our guide. He was knowledgable and personable. The building is stunning - quite overwhelming - and he enabled us to appreciate its complex history. A Christian site from Roman times , then the most important mosque in Spain before becoming a Christian Cathedral. The interior of the mosque is spacious and imposing. The arches , pillars and stonework create a place of tranquility even with so many visitors. Anyone visiting Cordoba needs to visit this beautiful and fascinating site and I hope they are lucky enough to have a guide as good as Vassilis.

Very busy but very much worth it and was so big that it didn’t feel cramped. Would recommend getting the audio guide for only €3.50 over a guided tour as is very informative and there no signs to read. Very beautiful, stunning architecture and well preserved!

It is not possible to do justice to this cathedral and mosque in a written review. It is probably the most significant religious building that I have visited. It is vast and a pity that it is now only used by a single faith. We had a local guide but I think the audio guide would be useful. Even better go to mass there.

I won’t repeat everything others have said. It is truly amazing and better in person than just looking at pictures or videos. One less place to visit on my bucket list. Worth the journey here just to visit this one location. The time of the year massively matters. We went in November and were paranoid that we would miss out by not buying tickets as soon as they were available. It opens at 10 am and we arrived maybe 5 minutes early to a queue of maybe 50 people in front of us though most were with a foreign tour group. You could see people going to the ticket machines and then getting in line behind us. No doubt different in the summer. Temperature inside was pleasant for November. Just dressed in layers. Probably pretty hot during the summer. If you signed for an audio guide ahead of time, you pick it up near the ticket office. It is not inside the Mezquita entrance. We had to go back out to get it which was no big deal probably because of the time of the year. There was no queue at the entrance after 15 minutes. There are bathroom facilities in the far right back once you enter but pretty limited with a long queue so you just have to plan ahead. We spent 2 hours overall and really was not that crowded. Would just time the sequence with the Bell Tower climb if you intend to do so (would highly recommend). Without a doubt one of the highlights of our trip and would return to visit with each adventure to Spain. Enjoy.

Was lucky to have a guided tour and it definitely helped knowing the history and details of the build. The building is stunning and so well preserved, and then the inner building is magnificent. Feels so strange, definitely worth a visit

Absolutely mindblowing place. Mixture of culutres, religion, art, architectural styles, but all together, astonishing and beatiful. No way to imagine by reading or watching photos. Must seen place for life

Incredible! The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba is just incredible! It is a showcase of religious and architectural history of the Spanish Catholics and the Muslim Moors that inhabited Cordoba throughout history. You can’t go to Cordoba without seeing the Mosque-Cathedral. It is mind blowing, stunning, and grand. It is amazing! I highly recommend!

The most amazing building/church we have ver visited. The stunning architecture plus the intricate and delicate design work make this a must visit. We paid 40 euros plus entry for a private guide and it was so worth it Take about an hour to an hour and a half

ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL An absolutely magical place. The history behind it and the architecture are fantastic. 100% recommend it. Un lugar absolutamente mágico. Su historia y arquitectura son fantásticos. Recomendado 100%.