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Toledo

September 10, 2025
Spain
43402MAD
Excursions

Toledo Excursion

Walking morning or afternoon sightseeing with a local guide. Key visits include:

  • Cathedral – inside visit
  • Iglesia de Santo Tomé – inside visit to see El Greco’s El Entierro del Conde de Orgaz
  • Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca – inside visit
  • Sword and Damascene Jewellery Factory – inside visit

General Notes

  • Lunch is normally included on this day instead of dinner.
  • Call or text the local guide at least one day in advance to confirm appointment and meeting place.
  • The local guide pays all entrance fees.
  • Whisper sets are delivered to the hotel before arrival. Distribute headsets and test before departure. Bring spare batteries, extra sets, and earphones.
  • Sightseeing is entirely on foot – comfortable shoes are essential.
  • Dress code for Cathedral: no hats, bare shoulders, or thighs.
  • Toledo is easy to get lost in. Keep the group together; assign someone to stay at the rear.
  • If the Cathedral is closed, the guide will explain outside and substitute San Juan de los Reyes.
  • Public restrooms are scarce. Guides often include a brief café stop; nearest is by Iglesia de Santo Tomé.
  • If lunch is in the old town, consider doing the panoramic drive and sword factory beforehand. Rejoin bus at Puente San Martín after lunch.
  • If participants buy swords, shipping may be required (especially if taking the AVE later). Suarez offers receipts dated within 24 hours of departure, but shipping to the final destination is preferable.
  • Warn group about Moreno shops—reports of tourist scams.
  • For afternoon visits with lunch in the old town, arrange rendezvous with guide there.

Suggested Timings (Weekdays)

  • 09:00 – Depart Madrid via N401.
  • 10:30 – Pick up local guide at the escaleras mecánicas. Continue panoramic drive. Either drop off for walking tour or visit sword factory first (useful for restroom stop). Arrange rendezvous at Puente San Martín and exchange driver’s mobile.
  • 12:30–13:00 – Rejoin bus at Puente San Martín. Visit sword factory if not already done.
  • 12:30–15:00 – Lunch.
  • 15:00 – Depart Toledo via Ronda de Toledo panoramic route (photo stop).
  • 16:15 – Arrival in Madrid.

Sunday Timings

  • 10:00 – Depart Madrid.
  • 11:30 – Meet local guide at Puerta Bisagra. Coach to bus park near Plaza Zocodover. Arrange rendezvous at Puente San Martín and exchange driver’s mobile.
  • 13:00 – Lunch in Toledo.
  • 14:00 – Visit Cathedral with guide (opens to tourists at 2pm).
  • 15:00 – Rejoin bus at Puente San Martín. Visit sword factory (demonstration of sword-making and jewellery).
  • 16:00 – Depart Toledo via Ronda de Toledo panoramic route (photo stop).
  • 17:15 – Arrival in Madrid.

Note: The bus is reserved for a full day (9 hours), so a later return to Madrid is possible if needed. Inform the driver of any timing changes as soon as possible.

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