Toledo is a majestic city that is perched on a hilltop and surrounded on three sides by the Rio Tajo (Tagus River). It is perhaps best known for inspiring some of the famous works of El Greco and for its magnificent 15th C. Cathedral, which is considered one of the greatest Gothic structures in the world. With a long heritage dating back to Roman times, Toledo has been influenced by the Christians, Muslims and Jews, and is known as the “city of the three cultures” since these cultures lived together for centuries inside the city walls.
The best way to explore this UNESCO World Heritage site is to take a walking tour with a local guide who will tell you about Toledo’s history, showcase its most prominent monuments and take you through its historic quarters.
On this 8 hour private walking tour you will be met by your guide in Toledo, either at your hotel or at the train station if visiting Toledo as a day trip from Madrid. The following is a suggested itinerary that can be customized to meet your specific interests:
- Get a panoramic view of Toledo from outside of its ancient city walls from a hilltop location that provides some of the best views of the city, and a great place to take pictures.
- Drive back to the city center to explore the historic Muslim, Jewish and Christian quarters on foot. Sites that can be visited include the Cathedral, Alcázar, Museo del Greco, Santa Maria la Blanca (the oldest synagogue building in Europe still standing), El Tránsito Synagogue, and the Iglesia de Santo Tomé, a small chapel in the Jewish Quarter that houses El Greco’s masterpiece, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz.
- Go beyond the areas normally visited to explore the Barrio de los Conventos (convent neighborhood) near the Jewish Quarter, and Toledo’s hidden subterranean caverns that can only be visited with an official guide.
Your guide will customize the tour to include the sites that are of most interest to you. There will be time during the day to have lunch.
2023 Prices (for up to 8 participants) and other info:
- US $585 – Monday through Friday (start time from 9:00-10:00am)
- US $710 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 9:00-10:00am)
- Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide for 8 hours
- Price does not include entrance fees, meals, or transportation costs (if any), which are extra
- Tours with more than 2 participants: If transportation is taken, multiple taxis will be needed
- Common languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German
- Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
- Prices are subject to change
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