Overview
Travel to Toledo with your official guide and discover the secrets and mysteries of the "city of three cultures" with this full day trip to Toledo from Madrid. This 8-hour tour explores Toledo's Primate Cathedral and the historic centre, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Learn about the peaceful coexistence of the three major religions, strolling through the narrow streets. Discover Santo Tome church, San Juan de los Reyes monastery and the old synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca.
In addition, after the tour, you will be able to explore the city on your own and wonder at its old neighbourhoods.
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What's included
Entrance and guided visit of the Gothic Cathedral
Air-conditioned minivan/minibus transportation.
Free time in Toledo
Hotel pick-up from Madrid (If centrally located)
Premium Small Group Tour (18 pax. Max)
Walking tour of the most important highlights of Toledo
Entrance bracelet to the 7 main monuments
Taste the typical Toledan marzipan.
Gratuities
Food or beverages unless specified.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Plaza de San Miguel, 7. 28005 Madrid, Spain. In front of Mercado de San Miguel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Plaza De San Miguel
15 min
Welcoming at meeting point by Official Expert Guide and departure to Toledo.
You will leave Madrid heading towards the beautiful Imperial city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. Toledo is one of the oldest cities in Europe with buildings that mix architectural styles including Arabic, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque, also it is called the “city of the three cultures” since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together here. The great painter El Greco lived in Toledo in the sixteenth century. -
Toledo
1 hour
Arrival in Toledo - Walking tour: Inside the neighborhoods of the old town.
Immerse yourself with our official expert guide and enter the heart of Toledo, and its most valuable monuments, visit the Jewish Quarter and the area of the convents, with stories and legends that will trace back to the centuries before the Muslim conquest gems. -
Catedral Primada
1 hour
Witness the greatness of one of the most majestic cathedrals of Spanish Gothic style architecture.
We will discover the most emblematic places of the city, its history, its corners and anecdotes, and its main monuments such as the Cathedral of Toledo, whose architecture is a wonderful example of the Spanish Gothic style. Discover the magnificent Cathedral of Toledo on a guided tour accompanied by our official guide. Wonder at the beauty enclosed within its walls. Learn about the history and the arts of this unique cathedral. -
Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes
30 min
Visit to San Juan de los Reyes Monastery and experience a marzipan tasting.
We will enter a monastery of cloistered nuns, where we will taste typical Toledan marzipan, the jewel of the city's pastries. The nuns will show us a recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation for centuries. -
Iglesia de Santo Tome
30 min
Discover the church of Santo Tomé with famous paintings by El Greco.
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Casco Historico de Toledo
1 hour 30 min
The tour also includes free time for you to explore the rest of the city on your own, where you can return to places we have already visited. If you would prefer to just sit back and enjoy a beer or eat on a nice terrace you will also have time to do so, and your guide will recommend some good local or tourist places. Have free time by your air, to discover it streets, shops and taste typical tapas and drinks. Also you can enjoy other monuments with the bracelet provided by our guide.
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Plaza De San Miguel
1 hour
Meeting point in Toledo and return to Madrid.
At the end of your tour of Toledo (the experience lasts around 8 hours), you will return to the center of Madrid in a comfortable minibus, where your guide will be able to recommend things to do during the rest of your stay.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- The tour is not designed for people in wheelchairs or mobility difficulties. In Toledo, a walking tour is carried out, with inclined climbs and stairs, which may affect the itinerary of the activity.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Toledo Tour: Cathedral & 8 Monuments with Pick-up from Madrid
Can I cancel Toledo Tour: Cathedral & 8 Monuments with Pick-up from Madrid for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Plaza de San Miguel, 7. 28005 Madrid, Spain. In front of Mercado de San Miguel. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Entrance and guided visit of the Gothic Cathedral
- Air-conditioned minivan/minibus transportation.
- Free time in Toledo
- Hotel pick-up from Madrid (If centrally located)
- Premium Small Group Tour (18 pax. Max)
- Walking tour of the most important highlights of Toledo
- Entrance bracelet to the 7 main monuments
- Taste the typical Toledan marzipan.
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food or beverages unless specified.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Plaza De San Miguel, Toledo, Catedral Primada, Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes, Iglesia de Santo Tome, Casco Historico de Toledo.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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