Half-Day Toledo Tour from Madrid with Optional Santo Tomé Church Visit
by The Yellow Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€57.80Overview
This half-day bus tour from Madrid focuses on Toledo, a city once home to Christian, Jewish, and Arab communities. The trip lasts about six hours and includes air-conditioned transport and a bilingual guide who speaks English and Spanish. Visitors take a guided walking tour lasting about an hour through Toledo's historic center, seeing medieval squares, cobbled streets, and cultural landmarks. The guided visit includes stops at the Alcázar of Toledo, a fortress rebuilt after the Spanish Civil War and once a Roman palace, and a short stop outside the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, a 13th-century Gothic church; entry to the cathedral is not included. The tour also includes free time of about two hours to explore Toledo independently, shop, or visit local sights. An optional visit to Santo Tomé Church is offered separately for an additional fee, where guests can see El Greco's painting The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. The tour ends with a visit to an artisanal sword-making workshop. The guide provides stories and facts about Toledo throughout the journey. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and guests should bring sun protection and water. The coach has storage for wheelchairs and strollers but no toilet or refreshments. Service animals are allowed, but pets are not. Smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited on the coach.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Casco Historico de Toledo
Spend about an hour on a guided walking tour of Toledo's historic center and later explore at your own pace. The area includes medieval squares, cobbled streets, and architectural remains from Christian, Jewish, and Arab cultures.
60 min
Alcazar de Toledo
Visit the Alcázar, a stone fortress on Toledo's highest point. Originally a Roman palace in the 3rd century, it was restored in the 1540s by Charles I and Philip II. The building was rebuilt after damage during the Spanish Civil War (1939-1957). Hernán Cortés was received here by Charles I in 1521.
Catedral Primada
View the exterior of the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, a 13th-century High Gothic Roman Catholic church and seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese. Entrance and interior visits are not included in the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
The Tour departs from Big Bus Stop #1: Neptune Fountain located on Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, Centro, 28014 Madrid. The departure point is located at the tourist bus stop in front of the Madrid Tourist kiosk. The nearest subway station is Banco de España, L2.
End point
The Tour departs from Big Bus Stop #1: Neptune Fountain located on Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, Centro, 28014 Madrid. The departure point is located at the tourist bus stop in front of the Madrid Tourist kiosk. The nearest subway station is Banco de España, L2.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Half-Day Toledo Tour from Madrid with Optional Santo Tomé Church Visit
by The Yellow Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€57.80Overview
This half-day bus tour from Madrid focuses on Toledo, a city once home to Christian, Jewish, and Arab communities. The trip lasts about six hours and includes air-conditioned transport and a bilingual guide who speaks English and Spanish. Visitors take a guided walking tour lasting about an hour through Toledo's historic center, seeing medieval squares, cobbled streets, and cultural landmarks. The guided visit includes stops at the Alcázar of Toledo, a fortress rebuilt after the Spanish Civil War and once a Roman palace, and a short stop outside the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, a 13th-century Gothic church; entry to the cathedral is not included. The tour also includes free time of about two hours to explore Toledo independently, shop, or visit local sights. An optional visit to Santo Tomé Church is offered separately for an additional fee, where guests can see El Greco's painting The Burial of the Count of Orgaz. The tour ends with a visit to an artisanal sword-making workshop. The guide provides stories and facts about Toledo throughout the journey. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and guests should bring sun protection and water. The coach has storage for wheelchairs and strollers but no toilet or refreshments. Service animals are allowed, but pets are not. Smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited on the coach.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Casco Historico de Toledo
Spend about an hour on a guided walking tour of Toledo's historic center and later explore at your own pace. The area includes medieval squares, cobbled streets, and architectural remains from Christian, Jewish, and Arab cultures.
60 min
Alcazar de Toledo
Visit the Alcázar, a stone fortress on Toledo's highest point. Originally a Roman palace in the 3rd century, it was restored in the 1540s by Charles I and Philip II. The building was rebuilt after damage during the Spanish Civil War (1939-1957). Hernán Cortés was received here by Charles I in 1521.
Catedral Primada
View the exterior of the Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, a 13th-century High Gothic Roman Catholic church and seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese. Entrance and interior visits are not included in the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
The Tour departs from Big Bus Stop #1: Neptune Fountain located on Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, Centro, 28014 Madrid. The departure point is located at the tourist bus stop in front of the Madrid Tourist kiosk. The nearest subway station is Banco de España, L2.
End point
The Tour departs from Big Bus Stop #1: Neptune Fountain located on Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, Centro, 28014 Madrid. The departure point is located at the tourist bus stop in front of the Madrid Tourist kiosk. The nearest subway station is Banco de España, L2.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.