Dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walk through the Old Town part of the city following your private guide and see the famous painting by el Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. Visit one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. Delight yourself with a wonderful tapas menu for lunch.
Read moreBoard one of our private vehicles and enjoy a complete day trip to Toledo from Madrid with an expert local guide. Don’t forget your camera or smartphone to capture every corner of this historic city!
Relax during the journey and admire the scenery on the way to Toledo, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Former capital of Spain, it is known as the City of the Three Cultures, where Muslims, Jews, and Christians coexisted, leaving behind a unique legacy that still defines its impressive architecture.
Accompanied by your guide, you will enjoy a walking tour of Toledo’s historic center, discovering its outstanding heritage. Stroll through the cloisters and admire the royal coats of arms at the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, commissioned by Isabella I of Castile as a royal mausoleum and one of the most important monuments of the Catholic Monarchs’ era.
The tour continues to the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, originally built as a synagogue and later converted into a church 211 years after its construction. Today, it stands as one of the finest examples of Mudéjar art in Toledo. You will also visit the Church of Santo Tomé, where you can admire the famous painting The Burial of the Count of Orgaz by El Greco, who lived and worked in this city. The morning tour ends at the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, one of the best-preserved former mosques in Toledo.
At around 1:00 PM, you will enjoy a traditional tapas lunch, adding a delicious gastronomic touch to your experience.
After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the majestic Toledo Cathedral, considered one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain. Admire its stunning stained-glass windows, explore its interior with your guide, and discover more than ten works by El Greco while learning about the history and artistic significance of this remarkable monument.
Details
- Guided walking tour in Toledo
- Admission and guided tour in the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca, the Church of St. Tomé, the Mosque of “Cristo de la luz” and the Cathedral of Toledo
- Tapas lunch menu
- Local guide
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Radio guide system
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified above
- Roasted peppers and white tuna fatty loin
- Russian salad
- Bite of Spanish omelette
- Spanish broken eggs with ham
- Cazuelita de Carcamusas (typical Spanish dish from Toledo).
- One drink (water, glass of wine, half pint of beer, soft drink).
