Free Walking Tour Toledo

The heroic town of Toledo is a jewel less than one hour away from Madrid by high-speed train. It stands on a green hill on the bank of the river Tagus and, behind the defensive walls, offers a maze of narrow streets with Renaissance palaces, Mozarabic churches, Gothic cathedrals, synagogues, mosques, and much more! Toledo has got a compact old town, ideal to explore on foot, so join a Free Walking Tour in Toledo to explore both the must-see monuments and the hidden secrets of this wonderful museum-like city. An Essential Toledo City Tour is a fun introduction to important landmarks, so travelers can understand how centuries of peaceful coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures shaped the city. Another must-join activity is a Free Myths and Legends Tour in Toledo. Engaging actors will lead the group along the streets of the city by night while telling spooky stories about medieval legends and modern crimes.

Since the Middle Ages, the peaceful coexistence of Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures transformed Toledo into a rich and diverse place, widely known as the "City of the Three Cultures". This UNESCO World Heritage capital is a sight not to be missed! The most famous monument you will see in a Free Tour in Toledo with a local guide is the wonderful 13th-century High Gothic Primatial Cathedral. Then, visitors should spend some time exploring the Alcazar, a military museum in a 16th-century palace with impressive panoramic views over the city and the river Tagus. Across the city, you will find the beautiful St Martin’s Bridge as well as the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, built by the Catholic Monarchs. Inside the maze-like old town, we recommend paying a visit to the Synagogue of El Transito and the Synagogue of Santa Maria la Blanca, probably the oldest synagogue building in Europe still open to the public.

There are so many things to do in the old town! While exploring the city center with Toledo Free Walking Tours, visitors won’t fail to notice the many swords, marzipan and damascene shops in every street. Marzipan is a traditional sweet sold in all shapes and flavors across Toledo. Damascene is the art of inlaying gold threads into black steel, practiced in Toledo since the 8th century. There are all kinds of Damascene plates, glasses and cups that you can take home. After shopping, travelers can go exploring the amazing culinary tradition of Toledo, where ingredients from many different cultures meet to create surprising dishes. There are many inviting restaurants where you can also taste a glass of the famous wines from the region. Families and other kinds of travelers will have fun spending a morning or an afternoon walking across the bank of Tagus River. Cross Alcantara bridge to enjoy the countryside and the stunning views.