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Toledo Tour: City of Three Cultures
4.2
54 Ratings
Madrid
Explore Toledo’s rich heritage on a half-day tour from Madrid. Discover diverse cultures, historic sites, and enjoy free time to shop and savor.
Explore Toledo’s rich heritage on a half-day tour from Madrid. Discover diverse cultures, historic sites, and enjoy free time to shop and savor.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Casco Histórico de Toledo - Discover and enjoy the city known for its blend of three cultures, where Jewish, Moorish, and Christian communities have coexisted for centuries.
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Catedral Primada - The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic cathedral and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo.
The…
- Casco Histórico de Toledo - Discover and enjoy the city known for its blend of three cultures, where Jewish, Moorish, and Christian communities have coexisted for centuries.
- Catedral Primada - The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic cathedral and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo.
The Cathedral of Toledo is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is regarded by some experts as the masterpiece of Gothic architecture in the country.
- Jewish Quarter - The Jewish Quarter, renowned as the best-preserved in Europe.
- Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes - The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes is an Isabelline-style monastery constructed by the Catholic Monarchs in the 15th century. This monastery was established by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to celebrate both the birth of their son, Prince John, and their triumph at the Battle of Toro (1476) against the forces of Afonso V of Portugal.
- Synagogue of Saint Mary the White - The Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, originally known as the Ibn Shushan Synagogue, is a museum and former synagogue. Built in 1180, according to an inscription on a beam, it is arguably the oldest synagogue building in Europe still standing. It is currently owned and maintained by the Catholic Church.
- Mosque of Christ of the Light - The Mosque of Cristo de la Luz is a former mosque and was one of the ten that existed in the city during the Moorish era. The building was originally called Mezquita Bab-al-Mardum, named after the city gate Bab al-Mardum. It is situated near the Puerta del Sol, in an area once known as Medina, where affluent Muslims resided.
What's Included
- Live guides in English and Spanish
- 1-hour walking tour
- Round-trip transport from Madrid to Toledo
- Free time to explore Toledo
- Live guides in English and Spanish
- 1-hour walking tour
- Round-trip transport from Madrid to Toledo
- Free time to explore Toledo
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Discover Toledo, celebrated as the city of three cultures (Christian, Jewish, and Moorish), on a must-see half-day tour from Madrid. Perfect for travelers seeking an adventure that highlights the city’s essentials, this package offers the opportunity to explore Toledo from two perspectives: with a knowledgeable local guide and at your own leisure….
Discover Toledo, celebrated as the city of three cultures (Christian, Jewish, and Moorish), on a must-see half-day tour from Madrid. Perfect for travelers seeking an adventure that highlights the city’s essentials, this package offers the opportunity to explore Toledo from two perspectives: with a knowledgeable local guide and at your own leisure. Immerse yourself in its rich history with an engaging live guide who will provide insights into Toledo’s cultural, artistic, and architectural heritage. The tour includes key sightseeing locations such as Toledo Cathedral (guided entrance to the cathedral is not included in this ticket) and the lively Jewish quarter, along with exploring the city’s local streets that reflect the three diverse cultures that once flourished here. Enjoy the freedom to shop and savor Toledo at your own pace during your free time!
- Infants under 4 years old are considered lap children and are free
Location
Neptune Fountain
Plaza Canovas del Castillo
Meeting point:
Canovas del Castillo Sq at Tourist Bus Stop in front of Madrid Tourist Office
Metro station: Banco de España, line 2 or red
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(54 Ratings)
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Robert
Oct 10, 2023
Great Toledo visit. - Fantastic experience for a quick visit to Toledo. ( Did half day tour) Bus left and returned on time. No side excursions to gift shops. Both our chaperone on bus ride and local guide ( Maria) were excellent. No issues with language barrier. Very informative but would recommend full day tour if want to tour cathedral, grab lunch and have more time to explore this historical treasure.
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Marina_h
Sep 9, 2023
Impresive - Cathedral visit amazing to see the architecture and all details.
Organs in Cathedral is something
Synagogue - I see it first time , it was very simple and peacefull
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Cin
Feb 22, 2020
Fly Toledo - Enrique was a great guide; provided us with a walking route to cover main attractions. Smooth bus ride, on time.
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Vdear3
Dec 1, 2019
Amazing views and interesting history! - I learned so much on this trip. Toledo is a very historical town and our guide was very knowledgeable on the history and architecture of the city. Worth the trip!
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John
Mar 14, 2023
Historic City - Charming historic city.Home to the great painter,El Greco,who worked there in the 16C,and many of whose masterpieces can be seen there We were unlucky in that we missed the interior of the Alcatraz,the citadel fort.Closed for refurbishment. The town is stunningly situated at a bend in the river Tagus.There are many good restaurants and tapas bars.Stay at the Boutique Hotel Adolfo,Only 12 rooms so book in advance.The hotel is in the historic heart of the city,at Zocadavar Plaza.
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Anna_k
Jun 11, 2022
Toledo is a must see! - Great tour, comfortable bus with AC, panoramic tour was good, you stop to take amazing pictures. The tour was good but it did no show the mosque of Christ of the light or the synagogue so had to go see them ourselves on the free time given, but in the description for the tour it mentioned we would pass by them. So would be good if the tour included that.
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Roseann_t
Jun 6, 2022
1/2 day in Toledo - The tour was a god value for the price. It included a round trip ride and walking tour. The guide was friendly and informative, and it was nice having some free time to explore Toledo on your own.
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Nmalhotra2010
Dec 1, 2019
Well worth the tour! - Toledo was absolutely one of our favorite places we visited while in Madrid! The tour was easy to reserve (we did it the night before), and the tour guide was sweet and knowledgeable. 4/6 hours is an adequate amount of tome to tour the entire city. We were given a map and we explored all the landmarks on the map in that time. Only docked off a star, because I do think 25 euros for a ride to the city and a map is pricey. I agree with some of the other reviews, I believe the tour guide explained more in Spanish than in English.
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413rebeccak
Jul 23, 2022
Poor organization but otherwise good tour - The bus to Toledo was crowded. We arrived 30 minutes early and still were the last three on the first bus. None of us got to sit together. My seat mate took a bit more than her share and the ride was uncomfortable. The bus tour of Toledo was interesting and we saw things we hadn’t seen on previous trips. The city was crowded with other groups and sets with earphones were needed as it was difficult to hear the guide over other groups. The walking tour of Toledo was also interesting and the guide was clearly knowledgeable and tried to get the group involved. When it came time to split off for those who had paid for the Cathedral guided tour, the guide did not have our information. After a brief discussion, she said she would take care of us. Later she acknowledged that we did have reservations, but that they hadn’t accessed all of the reservation apps that make reservations with them. Happily, Susana did a fabulous job of the cathedral tour. After free time for shopping and lunch we went down to meet the bus. The buses were almost on time. The organizer checked us in and we were able to sit together on the way back to Madrid. The organizer came aboard and told us that there would be two stops in Madrid. One at the Neptune fountain where we had boarded and the other on the Grand Via near the Puerta del Sol and the Plaza Mayor. This information was incorrect as we were dropped off on the back side of the Riu Hotel on the Plaza de España. Many of the guests were angry as we were nowhere near the section of the Grand Via that was close to the Puerta del Sol It was late afternoon and very hot so we had to find a taxi to take us back to the Puerta del Sol area. Just a few things marred an otherwise good tour.
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Dean_k
Oct 6, 2022
Toledo on tour operators pace not yours - Toledo on your own pace was not “on your own pace”. Obligatory sword shop killed an hour of valuable time. Two stops for photos also ate into valuable exploration time.
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