Essential Free Tour Toledo

Discover subterranean Toledo, and listen to legends about a lavish underground palace built by Hercules.
Admire the last standing mosque in Toledo, the 10-century-old Mosque of Christ of the Light.
Marvel at the eye-catching patterns of damascening, an art practiced in Toledo since the 8th century.

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The surprisingly little-known Toledo is one of the oldest and most monumental towns in Spain. Founded on a lush hilltop 2,000 years ago, it is nicknamed "The City of the Three Cultures" due to the peaceful cohabitation of Jewish, Muslim and Christian cultures during the Middle Ages. Additionally, this UNESCO World Heritage City boasts a rich trove of Roman, Visigoth, and Medieval architectural wonders. And the best of it all? It is just a short train ride away from Madrid! So, come and join a charismatic local guide for the best Essential Free Tour of Toledo. You will go for an easy walk with a small group of international travelers to admire superb churches, mosques and synagogues, learn about local crafts, and discover one of the best gastronomies of Spain.

Your Free Tour of Essential Toledo will cover all the main landmarks in the historical center around bustling Zocodover Square. This tree lined public space is the main meeting point of the city, and a wonderful place to witness the perfect mix of old and new in Toledo. Your guide will take you along impossibly beautiful alleys, while you enjoy the magnificent view of the Alcazar fortress. This massive fortress, whose origins date back to Roman times, took its definite shape during the Spanish Golden Age, and suffered immense damage during the Spanish Civil War. Afterwards, you will have time to explore the massive Cathedral, the absolute crown jewel of 13th-century High Gothic style. Built on the space of the former city mosque, its façades, portals, ambulatory vaults and cloisters are simply awe-inspiring.

Walking through the old Jewish Quarter, you will admire the last standing mosque out of the ten that once stood throughout Toledo, the 10-century-old Mosque of Christ of the Light. This will be a good opportunity to learn about Jewish culture in Spain, and enjoy the culture heritage at the Synagogues of El Transito and Santa Maria la Blanca. Additionally, your local guide will tell you many legends about subterranean Toledo and the lavish underground palace supposedly built by mythical Hercules. Along the tour, you will be surprised to find many shops selling swords, knives and axes, so don’t hesitate to ask why! The breathtaking views over San Martin Bridge will be the perfect endpoint for this essential tour. Book your seat today and enjoy the best introduction to Toledo!