Private: Toledo City of Three Cultures

PERIOD
FRECUENCY
SCHEDULE

To be determined by the client

PRESENTATION
  • Walk where Jews, Christians and Muslims walked centuries ago
  • Admire the facades of some of the city's main buildings
DURATION

3 hours

MEETING
RELEASE
CANCELATION
CLOSING SALES
LANGUAGE Spanish, English, other languages ​​on request

Highights

At the agreed time and place, you will meet You will meet your guide to begin this private tour in which you will walk around through the busiest streets and squares of the city, but also through its quieter and unknown areas, such as the convent area. in Plaza Zocodover, the nerve center of the historic center, from where we can admire the north façade of the Alcázar, designed by Alonso de Covarrubias in the century XVI. We will walk through the Alcaná, an old commercial area where they say Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote of La Mancha, walked.

In the Town Hall Square we will be surprised by the the Cathedral with its high tower of 92 meters, where the Campana Gorda rests, the largest in Spain. Known as the Dives Toledana, it is the richest cathedral in the country, thanks to the unparalleled artistic and historical heritage that it houses inside, which we recommend you visit.

In this square there are other important buildings: the Palacio Arzobispal, residence of the Archbishop of Toledo; and the City Hall, designed in the 16th century by Juan de Herrera, a famous architect who collaborated with the city. in the design of the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, and whose surname gives its name to an architectural style: Herrerian style.

On this visit we will also discover the Jewish Quarter, where the guide will delve into the in the history of this town that left an important influence on the city, its architecture and its history. here A large number of monuments are concentrated, such as: the Church of Santo Tomé, which preserves the most important painting by El Greco; the synagogues of Santa María la Blanca and del Tránsito, and the Monastery of San Juan de Los Reyes.

Short description

Any service not specified in the previous section

Long description

With this private tour of 3 hours you will walk through through the streets where Jews, Muslims and Christians once lived, who lived together for centuries in this city, declared Historical Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in the year 1986. Your guide will explain You will learn the extensive history of Toledo and the successive cultures that have occupied it since Roman times, and will show you the facades of some of the most emblematic monuments, such as the Primate Cathedral, the Alcázar or the City Hall. This tour will help you to want to learn more about its incredible heritage.

Included

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure

The visit can be in English or Spanish, do not forget to indicate this in the Observations field when making the reservation. There is the possibility You will be able to carry out the visit in other languages ​​(after consulting us by email or telephone, as it will be subject to availability).

 

Not Included

  • Expert guide throughout the tour

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