Toledo is an intriguing city, full of culture and beautiful architecture – it is also a great day trip from the Spanish capital Madrid.
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Toledo is one of Spain’s most fascinating cities. This is a place where different religions live side by side, with a Gothic cathedral, a 10th-century mosque, and two synagogues just a few metres apart. This one-time Imperial City makes for a great day trip from Madrid and usefully is just 80km away from the Spanish capital. Day trips to Toledo are surprisingly affordable too. Here are the best day tours to Toledo from Madrid.
From Madrid: Toledo Full Day Trip
For around 25 Euros, this is a good value day trip to Toledo. The tour is nine hours long and features a comfortable roundtrip to the famous ‘city of three cultures’, beginning with a brief introduction from your expert guide on what to see and visit in Toledo. Upon arrival, you will get a panoramic tour of the city from one of the most beautiful viewpoints and then take a 45-minute guided tour of the historic centre. The rest of the day is yours, to either relax or visit landmarks such as the church of Santo Tomé or the Cathedral. Finally, when returning to Madrid, the guide can recommend things to do in the evening or for the rest of your visit. From €25.50.
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From Madrid: Segovia, Ávila, and Toledo Guided Tour
This tour certainly packs a lot into one day. You head off early for Toledo, starting with a guided tour from an official guide and visiting the famous landmarks and some secret, hidden nooks and crannies only known to a few locals. Once you have seen Toledo, or as much as possible in a few hours, the tour heads to Ávila, a medieval World Heritage City full of cobbled streets and interesting churches. The third stop of the day is Segovia, another World Heritage City, before heading back to the centre of Madrid in a comfortable minibus. From €119.99.
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Toledo Half-Day Tour From Madrid
If you are only in Madrid for a short time but Toledo is on the must-do list, this half-day sightseeing tour is a good option. What makes it even more convenient is that you can choose to take the trip either morning or afternoon – the latter is useful if you are planning an evening on the Rioja. The tour includes round-trip transfers and once in Toledo, the tour guide shows you around the historic town centre and explains the city’s rich history. The tour also includes an option to visit the cathedral too. From €27.00.
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