From Madrid: Toledo Half-Day Tour Toledo Half-Day Afternoon Tour - English
ID: GYG1483-O-232689
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Spain
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Join a half-day tour to the beautiful city of Toledo and stroll around its Old Town in wonder at the fascinating mix of cultures. See one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain and enjoy free time to explore the city on your own.
Located just 40 miles (70 km) away from Madrid, Toledo is famous as the 'city of three cultures' – Christians, Muslims, and Jews – as they have lived together in this imperial city for generations.
Experience the melding of religion and culture firsthand and see buildings from numerous periods including: Arabian, Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance and Baroque style.
Toledo Half-Day Morning Tour itinerary:
• Departure at 8:45 AM • Toledo guided tour including admission to the Cathedral • Panoramic sightseeing of Toledo • Free time to enjoy the city at your own pace
Toledo Half-Day Afternoon Tour itinerary:
• Departure at 3:00 PM
• Outside view of the Cathedral
• Church of St. Tomé with 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz', masterpiece of El Greco
• Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and tour through the Jewish Quarter
• San Juan de los Reyes Monastery
• Panoramic sightseeing of Toledo
Highlights
- Travel to the imperial city of Toledo, one of the oldest cities in Europe
- Discover the coexistence of the three cultures throughout the centuries
- Make the most out of the free time provided and explore the city
- See Santa María la Blanca Synagogue, one of the oldest in Europe
- Wander around the Old Town, declared a World Heritage City in 1986
- Learn about the famous technique of Damasquinado, the art of metal inlay
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour operates in both Spanish and English (please choose your preferred language)
• Please note comfortable shoes are recommended for all tours
• The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
• Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
• Please note that the itinerary is subject to change without advanced warning
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Tour departs from the local partner's office, located at C/ San Nicolás 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales).
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.
