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Join us in this panoramic tour through the beautiful city of Madrid. See some of the most important sights in the city such as Puerta de Alcalá, Plaza de Cibeles, Puerta del Sol and the Bernabéu Stadium. Stop at some of the locations to take pictures of those significant places in the city. Get personalized tips from a local guide during the tour. Dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walk through the Old Town part of the city and see the famous painting by el Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Did you know Toledo was once Spain’s capital?
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Check in at our office and board one of our air conditioned coaches for a panoramic tour. Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo. Did you know its construction dates back from the Napoleonic era?
See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Plaza Mayor, once the center of Old Madrid and now the oldest square in the city. First build during the Habsburg period, it was the hearth of Madrid at the time. Spot significant sights such as the Puerta de Sol on our way to Paseo del Prado. Marvel at the most artistic street in the city and look at the Prado Museum.
Drive by Cibeles Fountain, where Real Madrid fans celebrate the team victories. Do not miss Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. You will make a stop for pictures at Las Ventas bullring and your guide will share some insights on the same. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and the important streets of Paseo de la Castellana and Gran Vía, well-known as the Broadway of Madrid.
Check in again at our office in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city in the early afternoon towards Toledo aboard one of our comfortable air-conditioned coaches.
Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, World Heritage City since 1986. Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced its current architectural style.
Stroll amid the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery. Admire the building sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs to become a royal mausoleum. Right after the visit we will walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors. Today, it is a fantastic museum of Mudejar (Arabic) style that you will visit. Admire the world famous painting of by el Greco – The Burial of the Count of Orgaz – at the Church of St. Tomé. Did you know el Greco himself lived in this beautiful city?
The walking tour will continue until we reach the Cathedral, considered of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. You will see it from the outside before the guided tour finishes. Then, you will have free time to explore Toledo on your own before returning to Madrid.
Details
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Day tour
8h
Spanish / English
Included
- Guided and panoramic tour in Madrid.
- Entrances to Toledo: Church of St. Tomé, Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Guided walking tour in Toledo
- Air conditioned motor coach during all the excursion.
- Bilingual Official guide.(English and Spanish)
- Individual radio-guided system
Not included
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified above.
- Return to your hotel
Product code:
MADTOLHI
Meeting point
Calle de San Nicolas, 15, 28013 Madrid
Additional information
- Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Please note photography and filming are not permitted inside the Church of St. Tomé.
- During the stops you will always be accompanied by your guide.
- Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events celebrated in the city or force majeure operational reasons without prior notice.
