- Madrid - Start the day with a panoramic bus tour of Madrid. Leave Plaza de Oriente and head to the magnificent Puerta de Toledo.
See the oldest bridge in Madrid and drive next to the Manzanares River, from where you will have great views of the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral. Pass by Plaza Mayor, once the center of Old Madrid and now the oldest square in the city. First build during the Habsburg period, it was the hearth of Madrid at the time. Spot significant sights such as the Puerta de Sol on our way to Paseo del Prado. Marvel at the most artistic street in the city and look at the Prado Museum.
Drive by Cibeles Fountain before reaching Puerta de Alcalá, the most famous of the five ancient gates into the city. Make a stop for pictures at Las Ventas bullring and your guide will share some insights on the same. The last sights you will see on the tour are the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and the important streets of Paseo de la Castellana and Gran Vía.
- Toledo - Upon arriving in Toledo, start with a guided walking tour of the historic city of Toledo, a World Heritage city since 1986. Once the capital of Spain, it is a spectacular mix of Arab, Jewish and Christian cultures.
Learn about its fantastic heritage and discover how the coexistence of cultures over the centuries influenced its current architectural style. Admire the building sponsored by Queen Isabella of Castile to become a royal mausoleum, the most important construction built by the Catholic Monarchs, the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes.
Right after we will walk to the Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue. Today, it is a fantastic Mudejar style museum that you will visit. Admire El Greco’s world-famous painting, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz , in the Church of Santo Tomé . Did you know that Greco himself lived in this wonderful city?
The guided tour will end in front of the Toledo Cathedral, considered the most important Gothic style cathedral in Spain.
- Toledo - Enjoy some free time before heading back to Madrid
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admissions to main landmarks in Toledo
Discover the best Madrid & Toledo have to offer on this comprehensive day tour. Start with a panoramic bus tour discovering the capital.
See landmarks like the Napoleonic-era Puerta de Toledo, Madrid’s oldest bridge, and the Royal Palace. Drive by Plaza Mayor, the oldest square, and Paseo del Prado, the artistic heart of the city. Don’t miss Cibeles Fountain and Puerta de Alcalá. We’ll stop for photos at Las Ventas bullring before returning to the office.
In the afternoon, travel to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage City. Explore this historic city with a local guide, discovering its unique blend of Arab, Jewish, and Christian cultures. Visit San Juan de los Reyes Monastery, the Synagogue of Sta. Maria la Blanca, and admire El Greco’s masterpiece at the Church of St. Tomé. After seeing the exterior of the Gothic Cathedral, enjoy free time in Toledo before returning to Madrid.
- Total travel time to and from Toledo is around 3 hours including waiting times.
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