Toledo & El Greco Guided Tour with Cathedral and Optional Lunch

Explore the fortress city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this guided day tour from Madrid. This famous and iconic city is one of the most popular destinations in Spain, and rightly so. Famous for its bladed weapons, for being the seat of power of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and for being the final residence of the great Spanish Master of the late Renaissance, El Greco, Toledo offers a walk down the lanes of history and art at every corner.

Start early in the morning from Madrid and enjoy comfortable coach transportation to Toledo, where your tour will begin. With an expert bilingual guide accompanying you and providing you with helpful commentary, you will walk through the streets of the city and learn more about its significance in the history of Spain.

Your guide will lead you from the Zocodover Square to the Toledo Cathedral, a church which is considered to be the largest example of the Gothic architectural style in Spain. From here you will go on to visit the Jewish quarter, which is networked with cobblestone streets, and you will make a stop at the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, a prime example of Almohad architecture. This will be followed by a tour of the Church of Santo Tomé, where you can see the famous painting “The Burial of Count Orgaz” by El Greco. You can also opt to have a delicious traditional Spanish lunch at a local restaurant as an add-on to your tour.

Ideal for art and history lovers, this tour of Toledo will provide you with a comprehensive look at the rich heritage of this monumental city.