Day Trips & Local Escapes • 8 hours 5
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Day trip to Toledo - the ancient ‘city of three cultures’

Fairytale turrets, El Greco art and a feast at Mercado San Agustin.

Plan to adjust your schedule to 3 pm lunches and 10 pm dinners as many restaurants do not open for lunch or dinner until those times

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Take the train with your host who will organize tickets from Madrid to Toledo - no one likes figuring out train timetables whilst on holiday
  • Explore this historic fairytale city which is nearly 2000 years old and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover its most iconic landmarks like the gothic Cathedral, the El Transito Synagogue, and the 9th-century Moorish city walls
  • Wander through its historic streets, soaking up its history and charm
  • Enjoy an authentic tapas lunch at a traditional eatery recommended by your host or visit the incredible Mercado San Agustin where you can sample delicious regional produce and local wines, maybe buying some treats to take back to Madrid (one for the

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

100% private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host who knows the area inside out
3-4 tastings of local specialty tapas (yum!)
A glass of wine or soft drink and coffee
Train transport to and from Toledo
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

What’s not included

Additional food and drink
Additional transport costs
Gratuities

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Madrid hosts and go back in time 2000 years in our time machine… oh wait sorry, false alarm, you’ll just take the train. You’ll visit the ancient city of Toledo, which is so historic it feels a lot like going back in time.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this enchanting enclave was once known as the ‘City of Three Cultures’ thanks to the Christian, Arab and Jewish communities who all lived here, and you can still experience the city’s rich cultural tapestry today.

Wander winding cobbled streets punctuated by whimsical turrets, medieval architecture, and El Greco art and feel like you’re in your very own fairytale. Visit the old Jewish Quarter and the El Transito Synagogue and Museum and see the old city walls and the 9th century Puerta de Bisagra, the imposing stone gate which once guarded the entrance to the city when it was under Moorish rule.

When lunch calls, as we find it always does, head to the Mercado San Agustin, a five-story market of gastronomic bliss where you can feast on tapas, indulge at a restaurant, or nibble on regional produce as you wander. Delicious, you won’t want to leave.

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Minha experiência começou alguns dias antes da data marcada para o tour, sendo que Nicola, que foi responsável por me guiar no tour, me enviou emails me explicando em detalhes como iriamos nos encontrar, e uma sugestão de intinerário. Na hora marcada, começamos o passeio por Madri. Tive a oportunidade de conhecer vários detalhes históricos dos principais edifícios e ruas da cidade. Além disso, Nicola me levou a dois mercados para que eu pudesse experimentar um pouco da culinária local... o sanduiche ramón é imperdível, como também as croquetas!!! Para finalizar, uma passada por alguns dos museus da cidade, com destaque para o Museu do Prado. Bem, foi um dia agradabilíssimo, com o encontro de mais um amigo. se recomendo, claro, com certeza!

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