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Save with a combined excursion that will take you to discover the essential landmarks of Madrid and the multicultural wealth of Toledo, including a guided tour of its spectacular Cathedral.
Optimize your travel with a comprehensive experience that gathers the best of two must-see destinations in a single day. The activity begins in the morning with a tour of Madrid, starting with a walking tour through the historic center to contemplate Plaza de la Villa, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, and Plaza de Oriente. Afterward, you will continue aboard an air-conditioned coach on a panoramic route past major urban landmarks, such as Puerta de Toledo, the Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Paseo del Prado, the Cibeles Fountain, Puerta de Alcalá, and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
After some free time, the excursion continues in the afternoon with a transfer to the monumental city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alongside an expert local guide, you will undertake an insightful walking itinerary through its cobblestone streets, learning about the heritage inherited from the coexistence of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, while admiring notable historic buildings like the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes from the outside.
The core of the Toledo visit is the admission and guided tour inside the majestic Primate Cathedral. This thirteenth-century Gothic architectural masterpiece, built over an ancient mosque, will amaze you with the wealth of its Sacristy, which houses an invaluable art collection featuring fifteen original paintings by El Greco. The day concludes with a brief period of free time to stroll at your own pace before embarking on the comfortable bus ride back.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● This activity/excursion has a maximum of 30 people per guide
● The duration of the tour includes transportation and may vary depending on traffic conditions. 8 hours: Madrid Highlights: approx. 3 hours (09:00h – 12:00h) + Toledo PM: approx. 5 hours (15:00h – 20:00h)
● We will make convenient stops to rest and take photographs at different points of interest, weather permitting and always accompanied by our guide
● Please note that the itinerary is subject to change due to events held in the city (demonstrations, sporting events, cultural events, official acts, and public works)
● This tour operates with a minimum of 8 passengers; if this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund
● Access staff may request documentation proving the age of children (ID, Passport, among others). If it is not presented, payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
● Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events held in the city or reasons of force majeure; in such cases, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund
● Please note that the Toledo Cathedral is a religious temple. Access with shorts, miniskirts or tank tops is not allowed. Shoulders and legs must be covered. Sharp objects are not allowed. Water bottles or liquids must be kept inside bags. Photography and filming are not allowed inside the exhibitions
● Please dress according to the weather conditions. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, use sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bring a water bottle. The tour is conducted entirely on foot
● The tour ends at the Plaza de Oriente bus parking, level -2, very close to the Royal Palace
Inclusions
✔ Entrance to the Primate Cathedral of Toledo
✔ Guided walking tours in Madrid and Toledo
✔ Transport by air-conditioned coach
✔ Local guide
✔ Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)
✔ Radio guide system
Exclusions
✖ Entrance to the Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca and Church of Santo Tomé
✖ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's hotel
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
Juliá Travel Office, C/ San Nicolás, 15 (next to Plaza de Ramales)