From Madrid: Day Trip to Toledo with Walking Tour

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ID: GYG402015-730078
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Country: Spain

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover the diversity of Toledo, known as the city of three cultures, on this guided tour around the city’s historic center, entry tickets to major sights included.
Take off from Madrid for an unforgettable guided tour around Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where three religions coexist. Start with a panoramic view of Toledo, then begin walking through the city, visiting must-see sights such as Toledo Cathedral and the old Jewish quarter.

Following alongside your guide, walk through the city until you reach the square of the city hall called Plaza del Ayuntamiento.

Then, visit the interior of the Primate Cathedral of Santa María de Toledo (Toledo Cathedral), which is currently part of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo.

After the cathedral, explore the old Jewish quarter on foot. Enter the Santo Tomé Church where you can see the famous painting, "The Burial of Count Orgaz."

Continue on to visit the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, a museum and former synagogue in Toledo. Erected in 1180, according to an inscription on a beam; it is disputably considered the oldest synagogue building in Europe still standing.

Before returning back to Madrid, end your trip by seeing the Monastery of Saint John of the Monarchs and the Hermitage of Cristo de la Luz.

Highlights

  • Enter the Cathedral of Toledo and Santo Tomé Church
  • Discover the peaceful coexistence of the three religions
  • Walk around the old Jewish quarter
  • Get a panoramic view of Toledo via bus

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
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NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.