Toledo, The City of Three Cultures

Discover Toledo and its Three Cultures

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Toledo

The City of Three Cultures, UNESCO World Heritage Site

AVAILABLE DAYS: Every Monday and Wednesday
SCHEDULE: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
GROUP SIZE: Maximum 6 people (semi-private)
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE: With a minimum of 2 people
PICKUP LOCATION: At the hotel (city center of Madrid)
TOUR LANGUAGE: Tour in english (optional in Spanish)
INCLUDES: Premium semi-private vehicle, tickets and local guide.
DOES NOT INCLUDE: Lunch (guides will gladly recommend excellent traditional and avant-garde restaurants)
MINIMUN AGE: 14 years old (private tours for families or friends available)
DISTANCE FROM MADRID: 72,4 km

Toledo, the City of Three Cultures

UNESCO World Heritage Site

After the pick up at the hotel, we will head towards the UNESCO World Heritage city of Toledo.

At around 9:00 am we will arrive in Toledo and we will start our private tour at the Mirador del Valle, the most emblematic place to contemplate Toledo in all its splendour. From this privileged point, our guide will give us a general introduction to the history of the city, while we enjoy spectacular views over the Tajo River. We will continue towards the old town to start our walking tour.

Our first stop will be the majestic Cathedral of Toledo, also known as Primada Cathedral. Upon entering, you will be struck by the grandeur of its Gothic naves, the play of light in the Transparente chapel, and the art collection preserved in the Sacristy, which includes masterpieces by El Greco.

After crossing some of the old arcades, we arrive at the Church of Santo Tomé, where we stop before The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz, El Greco’s masterpiece, charged with spirituality and considered one of the most moving pieces of European art. Nearby, in the heart of the Jewish quarter, we enter the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, with its surprising Mudejar structure and columns that evoke a past of coexistence between religions.

We then walk north of the historic center to continue our visit at one of Toledo’s oldest and most special sites: the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz. This perfectly preserved 10th-century Muslim oratory reflects the spirituality and refinement of Al-Andalus. Its simple yet symbolic architecture, combined with the legend of the Christian miracle from which it takes its name, perfectly embodies the melting pot of cultures that defines Toledo.

Free time will be provided for lunch to enjoy traditional regional dishes and to stroll at your own pace through the historic center.

We plan to return to Madrid around 3:00 pm.

On which days is this tour available?

Every Monday and Wednesday.

What is the size of the semi-private group?

Maximum of 6 people (semi-private).

Is departure guaranteed?

Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 people

In which language is the tour conducted?

English, but if the entire group speaks Spanish, the tour can be conducted in Spanish.

What type of vehicle is used for the tours?

Premium Mercedes Benz Viano Class V.

What are the tour hours?

From 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

What does the tour include?

Semi-private premium vehicle with hotel pickup, entrance fees to monuments visited, and local guide.

What is not included?

The lunch, but our guides will always be able to recommend places where you can enjoy good traditional and avant-garde cuisine.

Where is the pickup location?

At the hotel, as long as it’s in central Madrid.

What is the minimum age to join the group?

14 years old (private tours for families or friends available).

Full refund up to 72 hours before the tour start.

Curiosities

Toledo was a great sword-making center… since Roman times! The fame of the Toledo sword dates back to Roman Hispania. In the Middle Ages, European knights sought out blades forged in Toledo for their strength and flexibility.
Toledo’s marzipan has been famous since the Middle Ages. Legend says it was invented in a convent during a famine, made only with almonds and sugar.
The Cathedral took more than two centuries to build. The Cathedral Primada began its construction in 1226 but was not completed until 1493, which is why it combines French Gothic, Mudéjar, and Renaissance elements.
Toledo was considered a magical city in the Middle Ages. It was known as one of the centres of esoteric knowledge in Europe. Legends speak of underground schools of necromancy where astrology, alchemy, and occult sciences were taught.