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Half Day Tour to Toledo from Madrid

4.5(380 reviews)Madrid, Spain
6hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

On this half-day tour from Madrid, travelers will explore Toledo, known for its rich blend of Christian, Jewish, and Arab cultures. The itinerary includes visits to key sites such as Toledo Cathedral, though guided entry to the cathedral is not included. Participants will wander through the Jewish Quarter and navigate the city's cobbled streets and medieval squares, witnessing the architectural heritage of the three cultures. There will be free time to shop and enjoy the city at a personal pace. The tour is conducted in both Spanish and English, featuring a live guide who will share anecdotes and local insights.

Itinerary

1

Casco Historico de Toledo

You will enjoy it with our guided walking and at your own pace

2

Alcazar de Toledo

The Alcázar of Toledo is a stone fortification located in the highest part of Toledo, Spain. Once used as a Roman palace in the 3rd century, it was restored under Charles I (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor) and his son Philip II of Spain in the 1540s. In 1521, Hernán Cortés was received by Charles I at the Alcázar, following Cortes' conquest of the Aztecs. Most of the alcázar was rebuilt, or restored, between 1939 and 1957 after the Siege of the Alcázar of the Spanish Civil War.

3

Catedral Primada

The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic church and it is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo. (entrance/interior visit is not included) The cathedral of Toledo is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is considered, in the opinion of some authorities, to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain.

What's included / not included

Free time to explore Toledo (2 hours approx.)30-minute Traditional Toledo swordsmith and damascening demonstration (included in all departures)Local guide (English & Spanish)1-hour guided walking tour in ToledoReturn coach journey (Madrid > Toledo > Madrid)Half-day (6hr) trip to ToledoGuided Santo Tomé Church visit (included with Express Guided Day Trip with Santo Tomé Church)
Any mentioned service

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please arrive at your chosen departure location at least 15 minutes before departure and present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member.
  • Tours are led by expert bilingual guides, with commentary provided in both English and Spanish.
  • Enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time in Toledo to explore the city at your own pace.
  • An optional guided visit to Santo Tomé Church, including El Greco's famous The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, is available for an additional €9 per person.
  • Comfortable footwear is recommended, and we suggest bringing a hat, sunscreen, water, and a camera.
  • The tour is not fully wheelchair accessible. Service animals are welcome, but pets are not permitted.
  • Coaches are air-conditioned and include storage space for wheelchairs and strollers; however, they do not have toilets, refreshments, luggage storage, or opening windows. Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted on board.
  • All itinerary timings are approximate and may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

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