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10 Days in Toledo: Exploring the Rich History and Culture

Daniela Bulla

15 Nov 2023

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Embark on a fascinating journey through Toledo, Spain, as you discover ancient churches, museums, and iconic landmarks that showcase the city's diverse heritage.

Trip to Toledo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$14

Iglesia de Santo Tomé

This 14th-century Catholic church with a bell tower is known for a celebrated painting by El Greco.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

2 - 3 min

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Museo del Greco

Museum honoring master painter El Greco showing his pieces & 16th-17th century Spanish artworks.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$9

Day 2

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$14

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$ 2

Puerta de Bisagra

10th-century arched stone gate to the city of Toledo, dating from the era of Moorish rule.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Hospital de Tavera

Museum of major Italian & Spanish art with works by Titian & El Greco, plus tapestries & antiques.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

4 - 5 min

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Parque de las Tres Culturas

Green space with a duck pond, jogging trails & play equipment, plus an outdoor movie theater.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

Day 3

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$13

Museo de los Concilios y la Cultura Visigoda

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

4 - 5 min

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Convento de Santo Domingo El Antiguo

Built in 1577, El Greco's burial place is the city's oldest monastery & features 3 of his paintings.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

Day 4

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$23

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$ 2

Sinagoga de Santa María La Blanca (Sinagoga Ben Shoshan)

Church in a converted 12th-century, Moorish-style synagogue with a hall of horseshoe-shaped arches.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

3 - 4 min

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Royal Foundation of Toledo - Victorio Macho Museum

Modern sculptures by Spanish artist Victorio Macho exhibited in his former home & workshop.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$9

26 - 39 min

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Mirador del Valle

Scenic overlook offering panoramic city & sunset views, with an eatery & market along the way.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

4 - 5 min

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Alcantara Bridge

Arch bridge with Roman & medieval elements offering views of old Toledo from its car-free span.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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$3

Day 5

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$14

Archbishop's Palace of Toledo

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

12 - 17 min

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San Martin's Bridge

Scenic 14th-century pedestrian bridge offering sweeping views of the Tagus River.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

10 - 15 min

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Ermita del Cristo de la Vega

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

Day 6

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$18

Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes

Gothic-Flemish church from the 15th-century, with ornate 2-tiered cloisters, now run by Franciscans.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

11 - 16 min

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Archbishopric of Toledo

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

5 - 8 min

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Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz

Modest, square former mosque, built in 999 CE, later converted into a Christian church.

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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$5

Day 7

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$13

Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de Toledo

Roman Catholic house of worship modelled on Bourges Cathedral, incorporating some Mudejar features.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 8

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$18

Museum of Santa Cruz

Art museum in a medieval hospital with a courtyard, exhibiting works by El Greco & Roman archeology.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

2 - 3 min

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Army Museum

Museum with suits of armors, weapons, paintings & other history exhibits on the Spanish military.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 9

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$17

Alcázar de Toledo

Imposing 16th-century edifice & former fortified royal palace, now housing a military museum.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$11

8 - 12 min

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Mezquita de Las Tornerías

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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$5

Day 10

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$38

Puy du Fou España

Sprawling, family-friendly park with music, dance & acrobatics shows depicting historic events.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $181 In total

Activities & Food:$178

Transport:$3