Toledo History and Culture Tour: A Day of Monuments, Mysteries, and Middle Ages Exploration

Explore the city’s key landmarks, unravel its secrets, and enjoy entertaining tales about the life of the people during medieval times under the guidance of an expert tour guide, committed to delivering a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Uncover the city’s attractive and less known streets. The guide always provides tips and suggestions after the tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alcazar de Toledo - We will begin at the grand fortress that dominates the city of Toledo. We’ll delve into the city’s history and the origins of this impressive structure.
  • Posada De La Hermandad - One of our favorite spots is uncovering the secrets behind Toledo’s prisons. We’ll introduce you to a 16th-century Gothic building brimming with beautiful and mysterious details.
  • Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo - This spectacular cathedral is adorned with artworks both inside and out. We’ll share the most significant and relevant details, as it holds a rich history and is a must-see.
  • Jewish Quarter - This area was home to most of the synagogues and buildings related to Jewish culture. You can navigate this neighborhood thanks to numerous signs throughout the Jewish quarter! I’ll help you identify them so you’ll always know where you are.
  • Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes - A stunning late Gothic-style building originally intended to be the mausoleum for the Catholic Monarchs. Here, you can observe various gargoyles, each with its own hidden meaning.
  • Mosque of Christ of the Light - We’ll discuss the wall and the Roman road at the mosque’s entrance, the architectural style of the interior, and the apse added by Christians with Romanesque paintings and inscriptions in Aljamiado from the period when Arabs lived under Christian rule. We’ll also explain the legend behind the mosque’s current name.
What's Included
  • Explicación exterior de los monumentos
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Tickets monuments to get inside
Location
Zocodover Square
You´ll see the tour guide: Carmen, with a blue folder
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Madalinapatrichi
Jul 25, 2024
Guide did not show up - Guide did not show up and failed to respond to any messages. This is a guaranteed way to ruin your vacation. Thankfully there are plenty of free tours that start at 12 and 3pm so we were able to switch to that
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