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(365)
All it was was an express bus that cost 25 euros, made a quick stop so you can buy their souvenirs, and then 2 hours on your own and a bus ride home. Kind of hard to be impresses with a bus ride. However, 25 euros seemed to be a good price for a round-trip bus ride.
Our tour guide, Ramano was excellent, spoke with passion and portrayed warmth.
Angie, our guide was won’t. Very knowledgeable about Toledo history, dry friendly as well
I thank the 2 girls as guides Rachel and Tamara
Excellent, super punctual.
Beautiful experience, too bad it was too hot, thanks Rachele
David was our English-speaking guide. He was excellent- very knowledgeable about Toledo as he was from Toledo and knew its history well. His English was good for someone who had only started learning English 7 months before. Angie is also to be commended for her excellent English and general friendliness on the bus rides between Madrid and Toledo. All in all, a good experience. Next time we will take the longer tour to have more time in Toledo.
The experience was worth it and in my opinion very well structured. The guide Raquel was very professional and very pleasant, in addition to conducting the tour in a very clear and enjoyable way. Totally recommended
Experience to do once in a lifetime
It is really worth it. Remember to take a hat and use sunblock. The guide (Ramiro) is very friendly and well prepared. He gives general information about the area and fun details. I enjoyed this trip very much.
