to do in Portugal and Spain
Book now your private full-day tour to the beautiful city of Toledo from Madrid! Explore its old town and wonder at the fascinating mix of cultures.
See one of the most important Gothic cathedrals in Spain and discover why this breathtaking city has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Navigate the cobbled streets and explore the diverse architecture of the medieval city
Visit the World Heritage-listed 13th-century Cathedral of Toledo
Admire masterpieces by El Greco, including The Burial of the Count of Orgaz in the church of St. Tome
Explore the Damascening art in a visit to a typical factory
SCHEDULE
Daily, at 9am
MEETING POINT
Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel, in case of complicated access, at the closest meeting point
LANGUAGES
Spanish and English
DURATION
8 Hours
Join this tour from Madrid to visit Toledo, the historical city that counts with the presence of 3 cultures (Jews, Muslims, and Christians) and which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The tour starts with a panoramic view of Toledo to admire the city’s surroundings on the other side of the river, a tour of the city to reach the City Hall Square, and a visit to the interior of the Primary Cathedral.
Afterward, cross the old Jewish quarter to enter the Church of Santo Tomé and admire the monumental painting “The Burial of Count Orgaz”. Visit also the Santa María la Blanca synagogue, the San Juan de los Reyes monastery, and the Cristo de la Luz hermitage.
Stop in the historical centre of Toledo to take advantage of our free time and have lunch, following the recommendations of our expert guide.
Later on, visit a typical factory of Damascene, a well-known handicraft art in Toledo which the Spanish inherited from the former Arab rulers during the medieval period. Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another of which usually, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background to produce intricate patterns. The Spanish name is Damasquinados, which is the factory’s name as well.
No cancellation fee if you cancel until 48 hours prior to the activity date.
Cancellations less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded.
50% charges if the cancellation occurs between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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