Toledo private tour with a local official guide. (Copy of) Toledo from madrid including 10 main monuments

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ID: GYG553035-951436
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Country: Spain

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Welcome to a Secret Toledo where you will discover the history of the most important monuments of the city, as well as mysteries and funny anecdotes about how the citizens of the Middle Ages lived.
Welcome to a Secret Toledo where you will discover the history of:

Alcázar of Toledo

We will start in the imposing fortress that stands in the city of Toledo. We explain the history of the city and how this building was formed.


Old city prison.

One of our favorite points is discovering what is hidden behind the prisons in Toledo. We will show you a 16th century Gothic building full of beautiful and mysterious details.


Primate Cathedral


Spectacular cathedral filled with works of art both inside and out.
We will give the most important and relevant details, as it has a lot of history and is an essential stop.


Jewish quarter


Most of the synagogues and buildings related to Jewish culture were located here. Now it has become a very important part for everyone.
You can locate yourself in this neighborhood thanks to several signs spread throughout the Jewish quarter! I will help you identify them and that way you will always know where you are.

Swords & Knives


Synagogue of Samuel Levi

An Almohad style building (a mixture of Arabic and Christian) belonged to an important nobleman from the 14th century and is the last synagogue to be built in Toledo. In it we find the Sephardic museum.

Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes

A beautiful late Gothic style building that was built to house the mausoleum of the Catholic kings. In it you can see several gargoyles of different kinds, each one of them hides a meaning.


Church of the Jesuits.


The largest church in Toledo after the cathedral. It hides the most important collection of relics in Toledo.


Mosque of the Christ of Light
The best preserved mosque in Spain from the 10th century AD, one of the jewels in the crown that exudes unmatched charm. We cannot miss a mosque that has been preserved for more than 1000 years.


Marzipan: Typical sweet from Toledo


Jews, Visigoths, Arabs, have dressed the streets of the city with art, history and a lot of mystery.

Discover with this route the most hidden and beautiful streets of the city!

We will also tell you the secrets of each one and see the places of worship that our ancestors left behind!

At the end of the tour, the guide will give you a map and a flyer with recommendations about the price of each monument, how long do you take to visit it, also about beautiful panoramic views and the typical food of the city with the best local restaurants!

Highlights

  • You´ll feel like to be transported back to the middle age.
  • Find out the hidden and fun streets including amazing stories
  • Choose between the explanation of indoors or outsides of the monument.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
The tour guide will arrive to meeting with you wearing a pink flag.
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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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.