Toledo: Cathedral, synagogue, church, mosque and monastery.
ID: GYG532375-924018
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover the most important monuments of the city, as well as mysteries and fun anecdotes about how citizens lived in the Middle Ages. Discover hidden and beautiful streets of the city.
Cathedral
Spectacular cathedral filled with works of art both inside and out.
We will give the most important and relevant details, as it has a lot of history and is an essential stop.
Santo tomé church
Explanation of El Greco's life during his time in Toledo, how and why the masterpiece was carried out and how much the church paid for the painting.
Explanation of the artistic style of the work, as well as the complete commentary on the painting with all its details.
Santa maria la blanca synagogue
Main synagogue in the middle age
Mosque of the christ of the light
Explanation of the wall and the Roman road at the entrance to the mosque.
Explanation of the architectural style of the interior and the part of the apse added by the Christians with their Romanesque paintings and inscriptions in aljamiado from the time when the Arabs lived together under the yoke of the Christians.
Explanation of the legend to which the current name of the mosque is derived.
Monastery of Toledo
Explanation of the artistic style of the building, as well as the church altar and the architectural and decorative elements that make it up.
Explanation and climb to the upper cloister where the collection of medieval gargoyles with their corresponding meaning is displayed.
Highlights
- Be transported back to Ancient old town as you stroll through the cathedral
- Find out art and architecture of the middle age
- Paintings of el greco and famous italian and spanish artists
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.