Toledo: Sepharad Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

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ID: GYG125597-186119
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Country: Spain

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Explore the Jewish city of Toledo, a UNESCO Human Heritage Site. Discover a meeting place of both history and tradition.
Discover the historic Jewish Quarter of Toledo. Visit the ancient Synagogues and learn about the Jewish way of life in the Imperial City. Explore the alleys, squares and get to know a different Toledo, more hidden and unknown, from the hand of the best guide in the city.

Begin in Plaza de Zocodover and learn about the history of the city and its importance as a city that has been a universal model of religious cohabitation and tolerance for centuries.

Continue this pleasant walk through one of the most historic and captivating neighborhoods, the Jewish Quarter, where traditional trade and the steps of the Sephardic can be heard in their longing for Sepharad.

Enjoy a specialized comment about the most complete pictorial work of the largest artist associated with the city of Toledo, El Greco. Get a novel view of Catholic teaching about life and death, structured in two parts: the earthly and the heavenly. Learn the iconographic content of the painting.

Admire the Monastery of “San Juan de Los Reyes”, one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings of Spanish architecture. Be transported to a time when beauty was the language of praise from men to God. The echo of Queen Isabel can be felt through the minor details and the elaborate decorations.

Explore the history of Jews in Spain with a collection of liturgical and traditional Sephardic objects at the Museum.

Highlights

  • Discover the historic Jewish Quarter of Toledo
  • Visit the ancient Synagogues
  • Marvel at the city's traditional architecture
  • Explore the alleys and small squares

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins. You will find the guide near the main door of the Archbishop's Palace
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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

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.