Toledo Small Group Tour from Madrid

At 9:00 in the morning, you’ll board a comfortable van in downtown Madrid to begin this full-day tour of Toledo, a beautiful city declared a World Heritage Site for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its unique mix of Muslim, Jewish and Christian influences.

Upon arrival, you’ll begin a 2.5-hour walking tour of the medieval center of Toledo. During the tour, you’ll visit some of its most important sights and learn about the medieval Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities that lived harmoniously in the city and contributed to Toledo’s unique culture and architecture.

You’ll visit the interior of the Toledo Cathedral, a 13th century wonder that’s considered among the most beautiful Gothic cathedral in the world, and admire its stained glass windows, chapels and altar. You’ll make a stop at a historic convent to sample Toledo’s most famous sweet, marzipan, made by the nuns themselves using a traditional recipe passed down through generations.

To finish the guided tour on a high note, you’ll climb to the top of a church bell tower to enjoy a fabulous panoramic view of the medieval heart of Toledo.

Once the guided tour is complete, you’ll have the rest of the day free to explore Toledo at your leisure. Before setting out on your own, your guide will give you a Toledo Tourism Bracelet which includes free access to seven of the city’s most fascinating historical sights (see details below).

At the end of the free time, you’ll meet your guide at the agreed time and begin the return journey to Madrid.

Toledo Tourism Bracelet

To enjoy your free time, you’ll receive a Toledo Tourism Bracelet which gives you free access to the following historical sites:

• Mosque of Cristo de la Luz - well-preserved 10th century mosque featuring Islamic arches, inscriptions and 17th-century frescos.

• Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes - 15th century monastery built by the Catholic Kings featuring an ornately-decorated church and cloister.

• Church of Santo Tomé - 12th century church famous for The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, one of El Greco's most famous paintings.

• Church of El Salvador - 12th century church built on the remains of an 11th century mosque. In its interior, you'll find Roman, Visigoth and Moorish elements.

• Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca - Built in the 12th century, this is one of Europe's oldest synagogues and famous for its Moorish-style horseshoe arches.

• Real Colegio de Doncellas Nobles - 15th-century building featuring beautiful courtyards, a church and a famous elevated passageway.

• Church of San Ildefonso - 17th century Baroque church built in honor of the patron saint of Toledo.

Small Group Tour

To provide a more intimate and personalized experience, this tour is conducted in small groups with a maximum of 15 people.

Languages

This tour is conducted in English and Spanish.