Private tour in Toledo Juan Ignacio V
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 10 people
3 hours
walking
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Juan Ignacio V.
I was born in San Sebastián, though the most of my life has passed in Toledo. My first academic...
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Toledo is the union of three religions: Jews, Muslims and Christians. And that's what people tell me that surprises them the most. Here we can not talk about "purity", because everything is intermingled, since for eight centuries these three cultures lived together, until the fifteenth century. Travellers choosing this tour, are amazed when they see a synagogue that looks like a mosque, or a mosque with a cross on top, or the cathedral with Moorish decoration inside. That is Toledo: a mixture of cultures really "in tune" with each other. You will be able to discover that with the best explanations visiting the synagogue of Saint Mary the White, the mosque of the Savior and the Primade Cathedral. But we will also talk about life today in Toledo, and how many of our customs come from other times and from other cultures. Even in our food, since some of our main dishes have their origin in those other cultures, like our worldwide well known marzipan, a sweet made with almond and sugar.
Meeting point: Train station , your hotel or Zocodover Square (main square). - Puerta del Sol (Sun's Gate): from medieval times, built by the old citywalls - Mosque of the Savior: An ancient mosque where we can find Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic remains, later converted into a church. An example of the cultural blending that took place in this city. - Northern part of the old city: in our itinerary we will walk through those streets between big old houses and large convents - Jewish Quarter: we will enter in one of the main secrtions of Toledo - Monastery of Saint John of the Monarchs (outside): built on time of the Catholic Monarchs. - Synagogue of Saint Mary the White: second visit today on this old temple from the XIIth century. - Square of the City Hall - Cathedral: visit inside of this temple, the second largest one in Spain, and its museums. - Back to the main square: end of the visit. The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do no hesitate to contact me.
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Walking tour. If you arrive by train we can meet at the train station, we will get a taxi to go to the old town, and we can use that taxi to do a panoramic visit of 15 minutes. I can arrange for a private car and driver to bring to you from Madrid; ask to me about availability and cost.
4 Paseo de la Rosa, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, 45006 Spain
Toledo's train station. We will meet at the plattform. Or wherever you want (hotel or another place).
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
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