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Dive into a fascinating mix of cultures in Toledo. Walk through the Old Town following your local guide and see the famous painting by el Greco, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. See one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. Did you know Toledo was once Spain’s capital?
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Check in at our office in central Madrid at least 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city towards Toledo aboard one of our 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 Queen Elizabeth from Castilla to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs. Walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca and learn about its fascinating history. 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
5h
English / Spanish
Included
- Entrance to Church of St. Tomé
- Entrance to Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
- Entrance to Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Air conditioned motor coach.
- Bilingual Official guide.
- Individual radio-guided system
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Product code:
MADTOLPM
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.
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
- St Tomé Church visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security staff: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
