Self-Guided Toledo Day Trip from Madrid with Panoramic Train
Description
Discover the “City of the Three Cultures” by yourself! Located 70 km away from Madrid is Toledo, a beautiful city-museum declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is one of the oldest towns in Europe and has a great artistic beauty and buildings from almost all periods in history (Arabian, Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque style). Toledo is called the “City of the Three Cultures”, since Christians, Muslims and Jews lived together. In the XVI century, it was also the place of residence of the great painter El Greco. Once in Toledo, you will arrange your day in Toledo as you like. 1 hour guided walking tour in Toledo is included. Return to Madrid from Toledo at 16:00 pm, the meeting point in Toledo for returning will be in front of the Restaurant Hacienda del Cardenal (Pº de Recaredo 24), close to Puerta de Bisagra. We will make a Panoramic bus tour and stop at Mirador del Valle for taking pictures.
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On this tour you can enjoy a tour of approximately 50 min. by the outside of the city. The train will make a stop at the viewpoint of the Valley, where we can enjoy a splendid panoramic view of the city of Toledo.
This Mudéjar construction was built in 1180. It has five naves separated by pillars supporting horseshoe arches. In the 15th century it was converted into a church, although today it is simply a monument which is open to visitors. It has a coffered wooden ceiling, Plateresque altars and an altarpiece by the school of Berruguete.
The parish church must have been founded after the Christian Reconquista of the city by Alfonso VI in 1085, as the first news that we have of its existence is from 1142. From the first Mudejar building, it has kept the large multifoil arch superimposed upon the main arch that separates the main nave from the presbytery together with the sturdy buttresses of this part of the nave and a small trefoil arch on a brick frieze arranged in Mudejar style that survives in the high part in what used to be the semicircular sanctuary of the original single nave church.
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic church in Toledo, Spain. It is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo
It is today the site of the city's Army Museum. Its construction dates from Roman times. During the reigns of Alfonso VI and Alfonso X 'the Wise' it was rebuilt and became the first example of a square fortress with towers on the corners. It was once again rebuilt under Emperor Charles V, on this occasion by the architect Alonso de Covarrubias. The façades are Renaissance in style, and it has towers and crenellated defences according to a preliminary design by Alonso de Covarrubias, subsequently completed by Juan de Herrera. After the last reconstruction it became the site of the Army offices and museum.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Excellent tour from leaving Madrid to returning. Great explanation of Toledo’s rich history and culture!! We got to see soo much!! I’m glad we did this tour and I’d highly recommend it!
Thank you for your wonderful review. It’s great to hear that Toledo exceeded your expectations. With its unique blend of history, culture, and architecture, there's so much to discover, and we're delighted that you felt you were able to experience so much during your visit. We're especially pleased that you enjoyed learning about Toledo's rich past and that the day ran smoothly from start to finish. Thank you for your recommendation. We hope the memories of Toledo stay with you for a long time. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Really nice trip, and interesting trip through Toledo
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Toledo and found the experience interesting. Toledo is a city full of history, culture, and unique views, and we're pleased that you had the opportunity to discover its charm. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Spain. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
The guide in English was excellent in giving us the most details about Toledo and its history
Thank you for sharing your experience. Toledo is one of those cities where every street seems to have a story, so we're delighted to hear that your guide helped you discover its rich history and unique character through detailed and engaging explanations. It's especially rewarding to know that the English tour provided the depth and context that made the visit even more meaningful for you. A good guide can completely transform the way a city is experienced. Thank you for choosing to visit Toledo with us. We hope you left with wonderful memories and plenty of stories to share. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
Mario the driver was very competent and safe. A very nice ride
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Toledo and felt well looked after throughout the day. Feeling safe, comfortable, and informed is such an important part of any travel experience, so your comments mean a great deal to us. We'll be happy to share your kind words with Oscar. His attentiveness and dedication to guests are qualities that many travelers appreciate, and we're glad he helped make the day both enjoyable and reassuring. We're also pleased that Mario provided a smooth and comfortable ride. A great driver often works behind the scenes, but their contribution is essential to a successful excursion. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets, and we hope to welcome you back on another memorable adventure in Spain. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
The tour company overbooked. We were the last two standing with one seat left on the bus. After 30 confusing minutes they took a single rider off the bus and we boarded, sitting at opposite ends of the coach. Very poor organization and communication.
Dear Greg, We are sorry for the few minutes boarding time delay. There were two means of transport, and one traveler was booked in the second one. This was clarified at the soonest. We apologize for any inconvenience that this initial confusion caused you. With kind regards, Fun and Tickets Team
We had spent nights in Toledo before.Tour guide recommended that we do not do the Tourist Train, but to do her tour, so we paid 20 euros each extra to do so. Problem was we were constantly on the move with little time to take photos other than the designated stops. We felt rushed and we had no intention of having lunch, but we would not have had time anyway. I would call this a non stop whirlwind tour of Toledo, and would recommend seeing the Alcazar rather than the Synagogue, which was not really much to see. Also, the area where we were let loose for lunch was isolated with not many choices to eat.
Dear William, You bought our Toledo Full day on your own with a panoramic tour in the Tourist Train of Toledo. Given that you were already doing a bus panoramic tour with us, our guide gave you the option to upgrade your tour visiting 2 other monuments with the group, instead of doing the train panoramic tour, and you agreed with this. The 20 euros you paid was for the ticket to the cathedral with an inside guided tour. We are sorry that you regret to have made that choice and that you would have preferred to have enjoyed more free time on your own. The Synagogue you visited is a National Monument, and one of the highlights of the city. We agree with you that the Alcazar is also very interesting, specially for those people interested in the military history as it’s the Museum of the Army. Our tour stopped for lunch in an area with a few restaurants and shops for our travelers to choose the one they prefer. It’s great that you spent some nights in Toledo before. It’s always worthy to get back and staying overnight. Thanks for joining our tour. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
It has been a great experience. We loved the city and the attention and empathy of the Arantxa guide was 10!! Great day and highly recommended
Hola GJMJ1971, ¡Nos alegra saber que tu experiencia en la ciudad fue genial y que disfrutaste de la atención y empatía de la guía Arantxa! Agradecemos tu recomendación y si en el futuro planeas más viajes o tienes comentarios adicionales, ¡estaríamos encantados de escucharlos! Saludos cordiales.
Super beautiful views and the city of Toledo recommended 1000%. The Aranza guide is very nice, attentive and prepared. Thank you so much
Estimada H3412PHveronicac, ¡Gracias por compartir tu opinión! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de las super bonitas vistas y que recomiendas la ciudad de Toledo. Aranza, tu guía, suena excepcional, y estamos encantados de que haya contribuido a que tu experiencia fuera agradable. Gracias por elegirnos y por tus amables palabras. Esperamos servirte en futuros viajes y aventuras. Saludos cordiales, El equipo de Fun&Tickets
The kindness and sympathy of the guide Arantxa make the excursion very enjoyable. Despite taking the tour on our own, on the bus ride and on the walk to the meeting point he gives very interesting explanations. The tourist train part is really unnecessary, because it makes the same route around the city that the bus already makes when it arrives there. It would be more beneficial if you included another attraction in its place.
Agradecemos mucho su opinión y nos alegra saber que tuvo una agradable visita gracias al excelente trabajo que hace nuestra guía oficial Arantxa. Nosotros tenemos diferentes tipos de excursiones a Toledo, no solo la de su elección que fue por su cuenta y con el tren, además contamos con otras opciones como: Excursión a Toledo desde Madrid con visita a la Catedral o Toledo día completo a tu aire con entradas a los monumentos. Saludos de parte del equipo de Fun&Tickets.
Everything exactly as the Enterprise publication wrote you. Our guide Aranxa very attentive, friendly, helpful and very well disposed.
Muchas gracias por valorar nuestro servicio. Te esperamos pronto para seguir viajando juntos.
