Toledo: Marzipan Convent Route with Tasting and Wine
ID: GYG861704-1359143
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the history of marzipan in Toledo on a guided tour of the city's convents. Visit the Convent of the Comendadoras of Santiago and the Convent of Santo Domingo.
Embark on a tour of Toledo's convents and discover the sweet treasure of marzipan. Learn about the history of this delicious treat and enjoy a tasting of marzipan and local wines.
Begin your tour at the Convent of the Comendadoras of Santiago, a place with over five centuries of history. This convent, linked to the Order of Santiago, is renowned for the dedication with which its nuns craft traditional sweets, including marzipan.
Next, head to the Convent of Santo Domingo el Real, a place of great spirituality founded in the 14th century. Here, the Dominican nuns continue to make handcrafted marzipan, using the original recipe.
To conclude your visit, enjoy a marzipan tasting accompanied by wine from the region. The pairing of marzipan, with its soft and delicate sweetness, and the local wines, especially white and sweet wines, is a unique experience.
The contrast of textures and flavors elevates this delicious treat, typical of Toledo, to another level.
Highlights
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with a marzipan tasting at a 16th-century house
- Discover the history of marzipan and its connection to Toledo on a guided tour
- Visit the Convent of the Comendadoras of Santiago and the Convent of Santo Domingo
- Learn about the history of the city and its traditions from your local guide
- Sip on local wines and learn about the pairing of marzipan with wine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes
Check weather conditions and dress accordingly
Inform about any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance
Alcohol consumption is prohibited for minors, alternatives available upon request
We will be waiting for you at our FOLLOWME TOLEDO office, located at Plaza Zocodover nº 5 next to the Koker shop. Remember to be there 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you have any questions you can call us at 661653235 we will be happy to help you.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
