7 Best Toledo Tours

Among the best things to see and do in Toledo, there are plenty of guided tours of the city's main monuments. Places like the Cathedral or the Alcázar are some of Toledo's treasures, places you can't miss, although you can also take fun walking tours or, if you dare, even hot air balloon tours.

As you can see, Toledo has everything you need to spend an unforgettable few days. Read on to find out which tours are not to be missed. I have selected the best options for you.

Explore Toledo on a private tour of the city accompanied by an expert guide in history and archaeology. During the tour, you'll discover the city's best-kept secrets, from its Roman past to the influence of the three cultures: Christian, Muslim and Jewish. You'll walk through its cobbled streets, visit iconic monuments and learn about the legends that have shaped this World Heritage city.

The itinerary includes stops at essential places such as the Plaza de Zocodover, the Catedral Primada, the Roman Baths, the Synagogue of El Tránsito and the Museum of the Councils and Visigothic Culture. You will also have access to exclusive spaces such as the Pozo del Salvador, a medieval structure that played a key role in the city's water supply. Finally, you will visit the Church of Santo Tomé, where you will find The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz, El Greco's masterpiece.

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Enjoy all the charm of the city of Toledo when the sun goes down. You will see how its cobbled streets, bathed in yellow lights, become magical. With your guide, during this 2-hour night tour of Toledo, you will get to know some of the most interesting corners of the city, while you listen to some of the legends that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Toledo has centuries of history behind it. Your specialised local guide will show you the best views of the city, the alleys and small passages that make it so picturesque. A completely different experience that captivates everyone. As a result, this is one of the best things to do in Toledo with children.

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• Price: this type of tour costs around 12 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours.
• Means of transport: it is a night-time walking tour.

Embark on a guided underground tour of Toledo's past. The city boasts several ruins and excavations dating back to the region's Roman past. Places such as the Caves of Hercules, the Roman Baths in the Plaza de Amador de los Ríos, the remains of the Pozo del Salvador, underneath the Plaza El Salvador or the Arab bath (hammam) in the Calle del Ángel.

This is a guided tour for small groups, with individual headphones so you can listen to the explanations and stories your guide has to tell you. One of the most interesting tours in Toledo, as you will be able to see the foundations of the city today, and why it is known as the city of the 3 cultures.

This activity is one of the best things to do in Toledo in summer, as you will be able to enjoy the tour without having to dress warmly.

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• Price: from 12 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours in total.
• Means of transport: it is an underground walking tour.

Take a night tour with a difference. If you are a friend of the paranormal or simply like stories of apparitions and ghosts, this walking tour through the mysteries of Toledo is for you. Together with an experienced guide, you will get to know those places that usually remain hidden to tourists. Dungeons, alleys, old houses where some unexplainable events have occurred, you will see the other side of Toledo.

An almost 2 hour scare-proof adventure, where you will walk through dark stone streets and spooky cellars, while listening to legends about witchcraft, magic and ghostly apparitions. Truly a tour with a difference, for those who are tired of conventional tours.

To make sure it's not all gruesome, the tour ends with a tasting of some of the local pastry delights, albeit... in a stone dungeon! This is one of the best things to do in Toledo at night.

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• Price: from 14 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours
• Means of transport: walking tour.

But if what you want is a tour with style, you can't miss a hot air balloon ride over the sky of Toledo. This 3 to 6 hour tour will take you to see the main attractions of Toledo, but from a completely different and original perspective.

It is a large hot air balloon, with space for more than 10 passengers, from which you can get amazing views of the Tagus River, the Alcazar, the Cathedral, the walls and much of the historic centre of the city of Toledo. After being in the air for just over an hour, the pilot will descend to enjoy a delicious brunch and a glass of white wine.

The tour also includes insurance, HD quality video footage, photographs and flight certificate. This is an experience like no other. Take to the skies and enjoy Toledo to the full.

Details of interest

• Price: from 200 euros per person.
• Duration: from 3 to 6 hours in total.
• Means of transport: hot air balloon.

The Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de España is one of the most outstanding buildings in the city of the 3 cultures. Its beauty exceeds any mention, as it has a sublime architecture that is well worth seeing. You will tour the interior to marvel at its details, its main altarpiece and the beautiful stained glass windows in each of the naves.

Toledo Cathedral is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture. Its construction began in the 14th century, during the reign of Fernando III, the Saint, and was completed in the 15th century. You will be amazed by the delicate workmanship of its doors. Among them, the Puerta del Reloj, the Puerta de los Leones and the Puerta del Perdón.

On this guided tour, you can also visit the sacristy chambers and its rooms, where you will learn about the history of the temple and its importance in the life and past of the city. After the visit you can walk around on your own and take some pictures.

Details of interest

• Price: from 25 euros per person.
• Duration: this type of tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Means of transport: this is a walking tour of the Cathedral.

Take a tour through the Templar past of the city of Toledo. After sunset, you will visit the Casa del Temple Museum, located precisely in the Temple quarter, where you will learn, together with your local expert guide, all about these religious knights.

The Knights of the Order of the Templars were noble warriors, who were always linked to activities full of mystery. They used to meet in secret, their original name being the Knights of the Order of the Poor Companions of Christ of the Temple of Solomon. It was one of the most important and influential military-Catholic orders of the Middle Ages. It remained active for two centuries and was later disbanded.

On this tour you will also visit the beautiful Church of San Miguel, an important part of Toledo's Templar past, while strolling through the historic centre of the city. A different experience, as entertaining as it is educational. Recommended for all ages.

Interesting details

• Price: from 13 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.

The best way to book a tour is always online. This is the only way to be sure that the company providing the tour is a responsible and experienced company. If you choose to book a tour on the street, you may not get a professional and end up having a bad experience. By booking online, you can read reviews and opinions from other travellers, so you know what to expect from the tour.

The duration will depend on the type of tour you have chosen, but in general they are around 90 minutes or 2 hours. It is important that you find out, before you go on a tour, what timetables are available for it, and if the duration does not overlap with any other activity or tour you want to do.

There are many types of tours, from guided walking tours of the old town or tours of the city's main monuments, to more original options, such as the night-time mystery tour of Toledo, or the tour of the underground city. Each tour offers a different itinerary, so it is very important that you look at all the options so that you can choose the one that best suits your interests.

Toledo is a city full of attractions, so it is very likely that, while touring one place, you will come across several others that are worth visiting. My recommendation is to make a map with the different places you want to see and try to group them by zones, this way you will save time and you will be able to optimize your trip to the maximum.

Another tip (maybe the best one I can give you), take comfortable shoes, because in Toledo you walk, and a lot!

The prices for tours in Toledo are usually not too expensive. Of course, there are as many tours as there are budgets, but walking tours are generally around 10 to 15 euros per person. Tours that offer a different activity, such as hot air ballooning, tend to be more expensive.

With all the attractions that the city of Toledo has to offer, a guided tour is the best way to get to know it in depth. A visit on your own will make you miss out on stories and details that only an experienced local guide can give you, so with cities like Toledo, with so much rich heritage and history behind it, I think a guided tour is essential.

Of course, there are two types of pass, the Toledo Card and the Toledo Tourist Bracelet. With the Toledo Card you will be able to visit a select handful of attractions that the city has to offer, ideal for visits of less than 4 days.

The bracelet, on the other hand, is the best option for trips lasting more days, as, in addition to having many more entrances to monuments, churches and museums, it also offers various guided walking tours of the city. The bracelet also does not expire, meaning you can repeat your visit to the attractions you liked the most. An excellent way to get to know the city and save both on entrance fees and time, as with the Toledo tourist bracelet you can skip all the queues.