Toledo Express: The Perfect Half-Day Excursion to the City of Three Cultures
Discover Toledo, the city of three cultures, on a half-day express tour from Madrid with transport and bilingual local guide included.
Duration
6h
Departure
09:30
Languages
Español, English
Price from
34€ / person
About this tour
Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the must-do day trips from Madrid. On this half-day tour, you will visit the most iconic spots without wasting time on logistics. You will depart from the Neptune Fountain in Madrid and arrive in Toledo in approximately one hour, where you will visit the Suárez artisan sword workshop to discover a unique tradition. Then, you will take a guided walking tour through the historic center of approximately 60 minutes and have free time to continue exploring on your own. During booking you can choose between the basic guided tour (from €34) or add the guided visit to Santo Tomé Church, home to El Greco's "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz", for only €5 more.
Booking options
When booking you'll see two options. Both include the full guided tour — the difference is only whether you add an extra interior visit.
Both options include
Bilingual guide, round-trip transport, Suárez artisan sword workshop, 60-minute guided walking tour of the historic centre and free time.
Guided Tour
34€No interior visit to Santo Tomé Church.
With guided visit to Santo Tomé Church
39€ (+5€)Guided interior visit to Santo Tomé Church, home to "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" by El Greco.
All options include the full guided tour. Select your option when booking.
Highlights
- Round-trip comfortable bus transport from central Madrid
- Local guide in Spanish and English during the guided visit
- Suárez artisan sword-making demonstration and workshop
- Approximately 60-minute guided walking tour through the historic center
- Free time to wander the historic center and try local cuisine
- Option to add guided visit to Santo Tomé Church (+€5)
Itinerary
What you'll see
Zocodover Square
Gateway to the historic center and meeting point
Jewish Quarter
Narrow streets full of history, art and tradition
Suárez sword workshop
Demonstration of the artisan craft of Toledo swordsmithing
Santo Tomé Church
Home to El Greco's "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz" (optional, +€5)
San Juan de los Reyes Monastery
Isabelline Gothic jewel (optional)
Local crafts
Swords, damascene, ceramics and marzipan
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Includes
- Air-conditioned round-trip bus transport
- Bilingual local guide (Spanish and English)
- Suárez artisan sword-making demonstration and workshop
- Guided walking tour of the historic center (approx. 60 min)
- Free time to explore
- Optional: guided visit to Santo Tomé Church (+€5)
Not included
- Monument entrance fees (Cathedral, San Juan de los Reyes Monastery)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Meeting point
Fuente de Neptuno, Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, Madrid
Next to the Neptune Fountain, at Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo. Look for our guide with the yellow umbrella. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Practical information
- ·Comfortable shoes recommended
- ·Not accessible for people with reduced mobility
- ·Service animals allowed
- ·Space for strollers and small luggage on board
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