Join a full-day trip from Madrid to the imperial Toledo, one of Europe’s oldest cities. Tour the Gothic cathedral and see the Church of Santo Tome and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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- Duration 8 hours
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- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Experience
Starting location:
C. de San Nicolás, 15
Bus / coach
(75 minutes)
Toledo
Break time (15 minutes)
Mirador del Valle
Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Toledo
Guided tour, Walk (2 hours)
Plaza de Zocodover
Break time (2 hours)
Mosque of Christo de La Luz
Visit (30 minutes)
Bus / coach
(1.5 hours)
2 drop-off locations:
Plaza de España, Plaza de España, Madrid, España
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Visit the imperial city of Toledo, one of the oldest cities in Europe
- See El Greco masterpiece "El Entierro de El Conde Orgaz"
- Walk through the inside of the Gothic Cathedral
- See Santa Maria la Blanca, the oldest synagogue building in Europe that's still standing
- Visit the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
Check in at the office in central Madrid before your tour. Leave the city towards Toledo aboard an air-conditioned coach. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the city. Follow your local guide on a walking tour of the Historic City of Toledo, a World Heritage City since 1986.
Once Spain’s capital, it is a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures. Learn about its fantastic heritage and see how the coexistence of cultures through the centuries influenced its current architectural style.
Walk amid the courtyard cloisters and royal coats of arms at the San Juan de los Reyes Monastery. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Elizabeth from Castilla to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs.
Right after the visit, walk to the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca. Originally built as a synagogue, it was expropriated and became a Church only 211 years after it opened its doors.
Today, it is a fantastic museum of the Mudejar (Arabic) style that you will visit. Admire the world-famous painting by el Greco – The Burial of the Count of Orgaz – at the Church of St. Tomé.
If you decide to include the option, relish on a wonderful tapas menu for lunch at around 1:00 PM. Those of you who did not add the option to your bookings will have 1 hour of free time for lunch. After that, meet your guide again for a visit to the Cathedral of Toledo.
Considered one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals in Spain. Admire the stained glass windows decorating the naves and discover the history of this great monument.
See more than ten paintings by el Greco and wander around the location listening to your guide. Heading back to Madrid, stop for an artisan demonstration of the famous damascened technique.
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Bilingual guide
- Individual radioguided system
- Tapas or gastronomic lunch (if option selected)
- Admission to Toledo Cathedral
- Admission to Santa Maria la Blanca
- Admission to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes
- Entrance to Church of St. Tomé
- Admission to the ancient mosque Cristo de la luz
- Food or drink, unless option selected
- Additional services
- Drop-off to your accommodation
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Julia Travel next to Plaza de Ramales, Calle de San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid, España
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- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Video recording
Know before you go
- Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
- The Cathedral of Toledo and St Tomé Church visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Security staff: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
- The operator reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary without prior notice due to force majeure reasons