Toledo Alcázar and Army Museum: Guided Tour

Visit the inside of the Alcazar and discover the fascinating history of this ancient fortress and palace. Marvel at the rich collection of armours and weapons and swords of the National Army museum.
The aim of this tour is to show you the inside of this impressive building constructed to protect Toledo in the Islamic period. Follow the expert guide to get a fully understanding of the Alcazar by exploring the most interesting rooms.

The archaeological remains are already visible from the entrance of the building. Explore an old cistern with two millennia of history, the walls of the Arab Alcazar, the remains of a tower from the 14th century. Thanks to the pictures and displays, imagine how the alcazar was in the past during different eras: a roman pretorio, an islamic fortress and an old palace, destroyed in the 16th century to built a new renaissance palace.

Since the year 2009, it houses The National Museum of the Spanish Army. Walk among old military objects like clothes, cannons and swords of singular beauty belonging to characters of Spanish history. Visit an old Armor collection recently donated to Museum. Shudder at the Moscardo’s office, the only room which was not renovated after the Spanish Civil War. Listen to the well-known story about the General Moscardo and the conversation with his son.
At the end of the tour, enjoy the views from the northern parade of the Alcazar. See the landscape around this emblematic building and admire its exquisite renaissance façade.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.