El Greco Tour of Toledo
ID: GYG936949-1461745
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Country: Spain
Country: Spain
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Discover the most important works of El Greco in his passage through the city of Toledo by entering the Church of Santo Tomé, the Convent of Santo Domingo el Antiguo and the Casa del Greco.
This pleasant walk to learn about the history of the city and the painter begins at the Town Hall Square.
Enjoy an expert commentary on the most complete pictorial work of the greatest artist associated with the city of Toledo, El Greco. Get a novel vision of the Catholic teaching on life and death, structured in two parts: the earthly and the heavenly. Learn about the iconographic content of the painting.
We will also enter an original 16th century Toledo house, which preserves its entrance hall, courtyard, Manchegan kitchen, desk, garden and chapel, with some of the best paintings of El Greco, including the best complete Apostolate of the three preserved, the best painting of the city of Toledo and the portraits of the Covarrubias brothers.
Finally we can see some parts of an authentic cloistered convent such as the old choir, a cloister and medieval chapter house, to get a good idea of life in the cloister and learn about the first works of the painter in the city.
This pleasant walk to learn about the history of the city and the painter begins at the Town Hall Square.
Enjoy an expert commentary on the most complete pictorial work of the greatest artist associated with the city of Toledo, El Greco. Get a novel vision of the Catholic teaching on life and death, structured in two parts: the earthly and the heavenly. Learn about the iconographic content of the painting.
We will also enter an original 16th century Toledo house, which preserves its entrance hall, courtyard, Manchegan kitchen, desk, garden and chapel, with some of the best paintings of El Greco, including the best complete Apostolate of the three preserved, the best painting of the city of Toledo and the portraits of the Covarrubias brothers.
Finally we can see some parts of an authentic cloistered convent such as the old choir, a cloister and medieval chapter house, to get a good idea of life in the cloister and learn about the first works of the painter in the city.
Highlights
- Private tour
- Best paintings of El Greco
- Marvel at the traditional architecture of the city.
- Explore alleyways and small squares
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Official tour guide
- Entrance fees to monuments: Santo Tomé Church, Santo Domingo el Antiguo Convent and Casa del Greco.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and beverages
- Wireless headset
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 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.