Join a Half Day Toledo Tour From Madrid to the beautiful city of Toledo. Stroll around its Old Town and wonder at the fascinating mix of cultures. Visit one of the most important Cathedral of Spain and enjoy a guided tour through the same. Make the most out of the free time provided and explore the city on your own.
Half Day Toledo Tour From Madrid Description:
Check in at our office in central Madrid at least 15 minutes in advance of your tour. Leave the city towards Toledo aboard one of our air-conditioned busses.
Dive into its history and discover a perfect mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures. Wander around its Old Town declared a World Heritage City in 1986. The more than 2000 years of existence have given the city huge historical importance. Did you know it once was the capital of Spain? Get to know the city fantastic heritage and discover how the coexistence of the three cultures throughout the centuries influenced its current architectural style.
Follow your guide through the city cobbled streets until you reach the Cathedral. Built on the remains of an Arab mosque, its construction started in the 13th century. Today, it is one of the most important Gothic Cathedrals of Spain. Admire the magnificent façade and the huge bell tower before getting inside. Visit its interior and Sacristy, full of masterpieces of the former art museum it was. Amongst them, see fifteen paintings by El Greco.
At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to enjoy the city at your own pace before returning to Madrid.
Duration: 5 hours
Available: Everyday
Highlights:
- City of Toledo
- Church of Saint Tomé
Inclusions:
- Guided tour in Toledo
- Admission to the Cathedral of Toledo
- Local guide
- Bilingual tour English and Spanish
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- Radio guide system
- Free time in Toledo
Exclusions:
- Lunch, beverages or other services not specified before.
- Pick-up / Drop-off from hotels
Please Note:
- Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please, be at the check-in point 15 minutes before departure time.