Toledo private day trip from Madrid
The city of three cultures on its hill above the Tagus, one hour from Madrid.
Madrid, Spain
- Duration6-7 hours
- Group sizeUp to 7 people
- LanguagesArabic or English guide on request
- Starts09:00
- AvailableEvery day
Highlights
- Panoramic view from the Mirador del Valle
- The Mosque of Cristo de la Luz (year 999)
- Toledo Cathedral and the old town lanes
- Traditional damascene craft shops
About this tour
Toledo was the capital of Spain for centuries and a great centre of learning where Muslim, Christian and Jewish scholars worked side by side. The whole old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Your driver first takes you to the Mirador del Valle for the famous panoramic view of the city. Then walk with your guide through the lanes to the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, built in 999 during the Caliphate of Córdoba, the magnificent cathedral and the old Jewish quarter, with time for lunch and for the shops of damascene metalwork and swords.
Programme
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09:00
Pick-up in Madrid
Drive to Toledo (about 1 hour).
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10:00
Mirador del Valle
Photos of the city above the river.
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10:45
Old town walk
Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, cathedral, Jewish quarter.
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13:30
Lunch
Fish or vegetarian options; halal on request in Madrid.
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15:30
Back to Madrid
Included
- Private car or van with driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Madrid
- Bottled water
Not included
- Guide (optional, Arabic or English)
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
Pick-up and meeting point
Pick-up at your hotel in Madrid
Questions
Can we combine Toledo and Segovia?
Yes, in a long day, but we recommend separate days to enjoy both.
Is Toledo hilly?
Yes, the old town is on a hill. There are public escalators from the car park, and the driver drops you close to the centre.
