How far in advance can you book tickets for the bell tower and cathedral
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
7160 posts
I checked the website and it appears one could only buy tickets through the end of August, so a little over a month in advance.
https://mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es/en/organiza-la-visita/tipos-de-visita/
There is a link to buy tickets online, if you want to check for yourself.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23626 posts
I don't think it gets a lot of pressure. We just bought ticket when we walked up. No one was there but that was Dec also.
Posted by
Oak Park, Illinois
4535 posts
I don't know about the bell tower, but the Mezquita is massive and I can't imagine not being able to walk up and buy tickets.
Posted by
Charleston, SC, USA
925 posts
We went in June one afternoon. The Mezquita was closed for lunch but we bought tickets at the booth. There was a very short line. We were one of the first people to get in after lunch and we went to the far side right away. There were no other people around and it was like we had the place to ourselves!
Posted by
Mid-Atlantic area
7160 posts
We always travel off season and have always just walked up for tickets. It’s never been an issue,
Posted by
Carmel, CA, USA
2456 posts
Linda, FYI, when I was in Cordoba in 2016, entry into the Mesquita was free from 8:30 to 9:30 am, until everyone was ushered out for mass in the Cathedral, which is inside the Mesquita. I imagine worshippers can just stay for Mass. This did not include any tour or the bell tower, but can certainly allow you a good look and walk-through, with explanations from a guidebook.