Half Day tour to Toledo from Madrid optional Santo Tome Church
Description
Explore Toledo, renowned as the city of three cultures (Christian, Jewish and Arab), on a half-day tour from Madrid. The tour encompasses must-see sites like the Toledo Cathedral (guided entry to the cathedral is not included with this ticket) and the vibrant Jewish Quarter, along with exploration of the city's cobbled streets, medieval squares, and architectural remnants representing the three diverse cultures that once thrived here. Experience the freedom to shop and savor Toledo at your own pace during leisure time! All this in a bilingual format (Spanish + English) and with a program of contents full of anecdotes and local curiosities with one of our live guides!
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You will enjoy it with our guided walking and at your own pace
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(351)
Not words to describe an amazing city as Toledo, our guide Alejandro shows very well the city!
Toledo is great 👍 👌 . Even when you are visiting with a guide, Alejandro guide was very helpful and professional 👍
We have spent a great time all our members of our family, with the guide Alejandro!
Jose Luis was a fantastic tour guide! Answered questions that we had before and after we explored the beautiful city of Toledo. Both he and the city were so interesting! Highly recommend!
Everything was fine. Professional guides. The tour on the way was a little brief; however, it was very good.
Toledo is a small jewel. it represents an important part of the history of Spain. It also demonstrates the coexistence of different cultures, which is why it is nicknamed the city of three cultures: Christian, Jewish, and Muslim. As recommended by the guide, it is advisable to spend at least one night here.
The tour was well organized with ample time to stroll and enjoy some fun shopping and delicious tapas! Highly recommended!
Ramirez is the best tour guide🌹👏😍
If you do the half day tour, don’t get a guided tour. Too much talk and slow going. Use the bus they provide to get to Toledo easy and enjoy. We would suggest the longer tour but it was 95 degrees and 1/2 day was enough. Go in the spring or fall and enjoy. Parking is hard in those places and the bus ride was perfect. Beautiful city with so much history.
a wonderful experience! a comfortable commute with a splendid and kind tour guide! even though it was a few hours, a lot was learned and i liked how we had over an hour of free time to explore the area :)
