Iglesia del Salvador

Visit some of the most popular monuments of Toledo to gain a full appreciation of the city's history, culture, and values. Your bracelet is your ticket to discover the Church of El Salvador, the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, the synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, and more Spanish treasures. Embark on a self-guided tour across Toledo with entry to 7 sights that play key roles in local history. Take your time exploring each location in your preferred order and revisit your favorites so long as you wear your bracelet. Learn about the education of young women through the centuries at the Royal College of Noble Maidens. Find the finest work of Renaissance artist El Greco at Santo Tomé. See the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and learn of its political significance. Understand the diversity of the city’s religious past with a visit to the Church of El Salvador, the Church of the Jesuits, the Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca. Admire the unique architecture and worship rituals in each one.

Set out from Madrid to discover a city where Christians, Jews, and Muslims intermingled hundreds of years ago in this half-day tour of Toledo. Visit the High Gothic cathedral, Plaza de Zocodover, and Church of Santo Tomé. Walk the same streets described in Cervantes’s Don Quixote. The tour starts with a bus ride from Madrid. Upon arrival in Toledo, stop first at the Mirador del Valle. Snap a picture of the panoramic view. The historic center of Toledo stands on the other side of the Tagus River. Spot the Alcazar and the Toledo Cathedral with their prominent towers. In the old city, stop in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Learn about the Toledo Cathedral before entering. Look for features in the mudejar style. They are one example of the influence Islamic architecture had on the church’s design. Don’t miss the ornate retable while walking through the cathedral.  From the Cathedral, wind along the streets into the Jewish Quarter. The buildings showcase the mixing of cultures hundreds of years ago, such as the Church of San Tome. Go inside to see a large painting by El Greco. Note the elongated faces and hands. They are the painter’s trademarks. Continue further to the Synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca. Look around to find the various Jewish, Christian, and Islamic influences. Learn more of Toledo’s history and contributions to Spanish culture before heading back to Madrid. 

Discover the treasures of Toledo on a guided day trip from Madrid by bus. Soak up the views of the medieval city from the Mirador del Valle and witness El Greco's masterpiece in the Church of Santo Tomé. Depart from Madrid and travel to the Mirador del Valle. Here, admire the views of Toledo from across the Tagus River. Next, head to Toledo's historical center, recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. Learn about the coexistence of Jews, Christians, and Muslims who shaped the city over the centuries from your guide. Step into the Church of Santo Tomé, and see El Greco's "The Burial of Count Orgaz." Continue to the Synagogue of Saint Mary and finish your tour at the imposing Primada Cathedral.

We will be located in the Plaza de Zocodover and we will go through the narrow streets of the center to discover the three cultures that have coexisted for centuries in the city. Every corner has a story to tell! We will make a journey through the different stages that have marked the history of Toledo. To do so, we will visit the most important places in the city. Our guides will take us into the city through the narrow streets of Toledo, above all, your guide will explain the peculiarities and history of these streets until we reach the Plaza de la Magdalena and Mosque of the Tornerías, whose chronology places it in the eleventh century. Craftsmanship and above all, history merge in its streets, damascene, swords and cutlery or pottery still survive in the traditions of the people of Toledo. We will continue the free tour Three Cultures to the Jewish quarter of Toledo, from the top of the viewpoint of San Cristobal, in addition, we can observe the cigarette plantations of Toledo and this neighborhood and its beauty, with the view of the Synagogue of El Transito, Santa Maria la Blanca and the Church of Santo Tome. The Paseo de San Cristobal is the scene where the "Legend of the Toledan Night" tells us that one macabre night many Mozarabs were beheaded in the ninth century, as a result of the revenge of the Muladis. Finally, our free tour Tres Culturas will take us to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to place us in an incomparable setting surrounded by the Toledo City Hall building, the Archbishop's Palace and the best... the Cathedral of Toledo. We will finish the visit in the Plaza de Zocodover. You can not miss our Tour! You will not have an equal experience!

Alcazar of Toledo We will start in the imposing fortress that stands in the city of Toledo. We explain the history of the city and how this building was formed. Cathedral Spectacular cathedral filled with works of art both inside and out. We will give the most important and relevant details, as it has a lot of history and is an essential stop. Jesuits church Explanation of the main room and the main altar with all the saints and chapels that make it up. Explanation of the exhibition where the collection of relics and ancient objects belonging to important people of the nobility, saints and martyrs are displayed . Main synagogue in the middle age Monastery of Toledo Explanation of the artistic style of the building, as well as the church altar and the architectural and decorative elements that make it up. Explanation and climb to the upper cloister where the collection of medieval gargoyles with their corresponding meaning is displayed. Mosque of the christ of the light Explanation of the wall and the Roman road at the entrance to the mosque. Explanation of the architectural style of the interior and the part of the apse added by the Christians with their Romanesque paintings and inscriptions in aljamiado.

We will be located in the Plaza de Zocodover and we will go through the narrow streets of the center to discover the three cultures that have coexisted for centuries in the city. Every corner has a story to tell! We will make a journey through the different stages that have marked the history of Toledo. To do so, we will visit the most important places in the city. Our guides will take us into the city through the narrow streets of Toledo, above all, your guide will explain the peculiarities and history of these streets until we reach the Plaza de la Magdalena and Mosque of the Tornerías, whose chronology places it in the eleventh century. Craftsmanship and above all, history merge in its streets, damascene, swords and cutlery or pottery still survive in the traditions of the people of Toledo. We will continue the free tour Three Cultures to the Jewish quarter of Toledo, from the top of the viewpoint of San Cristobal, in addition, we can observe the cigarette plantations of Toledo and this neighborhood and its beauty, with the view of the Synagogue of El Transito, Santa Maria la Blanca and the Church of Santo Tome. The Paseo de San Cristobal is the scene where the "Legend of the Toledan Night" tells us that one macabre night many Mozarabs were beheaded in the ninth century, as a result of the revenge of the Muladis. Finally, our free tour Tres Culturas will take us to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to place us in an incomparable setting surrounded by the Toledo City Hall building, the Archbishop's Palace and the best... the Cathedral of Toledo. We will finish the visit in the Plaza de Zocodover. You can not miss our Tour! You will not have an equal experience!

The meeting point is in Zocodover Square, from there, and in about three hours. Tour the city deciphering the hidden history of the Imperial Toledo. The traveler will undesrstand the coexistence of the three religions. Contemplate the wonderful mudejar buildings. Admire the amazing Cathedral, delight yourself in front old mosque. Get carried away trough the narrow streets in the old Jewish Quarter and discover their Synagogues. It's a global visit that helps the visitors to move around the city.

In FollowMe Toledo we have designed a 120 min. route to show you the interior of five (5) of the Seven Monuments offered by ‘La Pulsera Turística Toledo’ that we believe to be the most relevant, in order to know in detail the origin of the ‘Three Cultures in Toledo’. What is visited in this Tour? -Church of the Jesuits -Church of El Salvador -Church of Santo Tomé -Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes -Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca For this route, we have chosen five of the seven monuments that we consider to represent, due to their importance and beauty, the best of Christian culture in Toledo. In addition to being a tour, the route becomes a walk through the ‘Toledo labyrinth’, where you can fill yourself with the charm of its narrow streets and get involved in the magic of the city, its stories and anecdotes will turn your walk into an unforgettable experience. IMPORTANT: - The price DOES NOT INCLUDE the tourist bracelet, only the guided tour. The tourist bracelet can be paid for at the meeting point (14€ per person). Children up to and including 10 years old, free of charge, subject to accreditation.

This visit offers a tour of the monumental City of Toledo, a World Heritage Site since 1986. Through its narrow streets, monuments and historic squares, the heart of the city is discovered little by little, and it is understood why so many artists and characters illustrious people have chosen to live and be inspired by it. Visiting the Church of Santo Tomé, we can discover the famous painter El Greco through his masterpiece "The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz", considered one of the best paintings of Spanish painting. Inside the Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, beauty and architecture come together, as well as being able to breathe the atmosphere of tolerance that reigned during the period of coexistence of the three cultures. The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, a unique building of Spanish-Flemish Gothic architecture, surprises us with its connection to the life and politics of the Catholic kings, Isabel and Fernando. In the afternoon, if you choose the option "Essential Toledo and Legends Tour", after some free time for lunch, you can enjoy a guided walk through one of the most beautiful and unknown areas of the city: the convent area. These streets and squares full of history have inspired poets and artists, such as Bécquer, whose most important legends are located in Toledo. Yo can also add lunch to this service, so you don't have to worry about where to go. Lunch would be included in the Restaurant Museo Alcázar or a similar one, and you would enjoy a typical Toledo lunch. When the "Essential Toledo tour" ends, you can continue with the Legends tour if you have bought this option. In summary, there are 3 options we can choose from: - Essential Toledo: a walking tour + visit to 3 monuments of the Tourist Bracelet - Essential Toledo + Legends Tour: a walking tour + visit to 3 monuments of the Tourist Bracelet + Legends Tour - Essential Toledo + Legends Tour with Lunch: as the previous one, with lunch included