GuruWalk Original
Free tour

✨Highlights Old town of Toledo. Alcazar, Cathedral, Synagogue, Mosque, Monastery

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on September 18, 2019

The original free tour. You´ll find the best way to know Toledo with us. We'll provide you all the necessary information about the city. Experts have choosen the best combination of monuments, stories, spots to visit to makes an unique experience. We only have tours in english. Our tour guide introduce herself: Hi! My name is Carmen and I will guide you through this wonderful city! I have 5 years of experience as a guide and I love to show you the most special and beautiful sights of the city !! We always have a great time! I want you to get the best impression of the city and for this I put the best of myself, everything I have learned over the years and what people have taught me as they passed through here. The history of Toledo is incredible and the passage of time has left many anecdotes that I will tell you and that will leave you astonished. My job is to guide the traveler through the places that generally would not pass, those that truly transport you to a medieval Toledo.

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Tour description

Welcome to a Secret Toledo where you will discover the history of:


  • 🏰 Alcázar of Toledo


We will start in the imposing fortress that stands in the city of Toledo. We explain the history of the city and how this building was formed.

  • 🌁 Old city prison.


One of our favorite points is discovering what is hidden behind the prisons in Toledo. We will show you a 16th century Gothic building full of beautiful and mysterious details.

  • ⛪️ Primate Cathedral


Spectacular cathedral filled with works of art both inside and out.
We will give the most important and relevant details, as it has a lot of history and is an essential stop.


  • ⚔️ Swords & Knives



  • 🕎 Jewish quarter


Most of the synagogues and buildings related to Jewish culture were located here. Now it has become a very important part for everyone.
You can locate yourself in this neighborhood thanks to several signs spread throughout the Jewish quarter! I will help you identify them and that way you will always know where you are.
We spent about 15 minutes in this area but if you are interested in a specific tour of the Jewish quarter, you can contact our guru.



  • 🕍 Synagogue of Samuel Levi


An Almohad style building (a mixture of Arabic and Christian) belonged to an important nobleman from the 14th century and is the last synagogue to be built in Toledo. In it we find the Sephardic museum.

  • 🏰 Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes


A beautiful late Gothic style building that was built to house the mausoleum of the Catholic kings. In it you can see several gargoyles of different kinds, each one of them hides a meaning.

  • 💒 Church of the Jesuits.


The largest church in Toledo after the cathedral. It hides the most important collection of relics in Toledo.

  • 🕌 Mosque of the Christ of Light

The best preserved mosque in Spain from the 10th century AD, one of the jewels in the crown that exudes unmatched charm. We cannot miss a mosque that has been preserved for more than 1000 years.

  • 🥮 Marzipan: Typical sweet from Toledo


Jews, Visigoths, Arabs, have dressed the streets of the city with art, history and a lot of mystery.

Discover with this route the most hidden and beautiful streets of the city!

We will also tell you the secrets of each one and see the places of worship that our ancestors left behind!

🗺️ At the end of the tour, the guide will give you a map and a flyer with recommendations about the price of each monument, how long do you take to visit it,

🏞️ also about beautiful panoramic views


🥘 and the typical food of the city with the best local restaurants!


🚂 If you come from Madrid to Toledo by train, we recommend walking to the meeting point from the train station.

🚶🏽You should look for the escalators (Escalators) which are just 5 minutes from the train station. This way you will avoid climbing hard slopes towards the old town.

Discover with us the most important monuments of the city, as well as mysteries and funny anecdotes about how the citizens of the Middle Ages lived.

Since Roman times, a multitude of towns made Toledo a prosperous and abundant place.

The free tour is created for individuals, couples, families and groups of up to 6 people.
If your group is more than 6 people, you would have to hire a private tour to obtain a quality tour.
If a group of more than 6 people is detected making several bookings, we reserve the right to reject said bookings.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Pl. Zocodover, s/n, 45001 Toledo, Spain
    Pl. Zocodover, s/n, 45001 Toledo, Spain
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    You will see the guide, under a green umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Alcazar de Toledo

    We will start at the imposing fortress that stands in the city of Toledo. We explain the history of the city and how this building was formed.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Callejón Diablo
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Posada de la Santa Hermandad

    One of my favorite points is to discover what is hidden behind the prisons in Toledo. I will show you a 16th century Gothic building full of precious and mysterious details.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Catedral de Toledo

    Spectacular cathedral filled with works of art both inside and out. We will give the most important and relevant details, as it holds a lot of history and is an essential stop.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Town Hall Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    City Street
  • 7
    Outside visit
    el savior square
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Judería de Toledo

    Here were located most of the synagogues and buildings related to Jewish culture. now it has become a very important part for everyone. You can locate yourself in this neighborhood thanks to several signs that are scattered throughout the Jewish quarter! I will help you identify them and so you will always know where you are.

  • 9
    Outside visit
    Sinagoga del Tránsito

    An Almohad style building (a mixture of Arab and Christian) belonged to an important nobleman from the 14th century and is the last synagogue to be built in Toledo. In it we find the Sephardic museum.

  • 10
    Outside visit
    Santo Tome Street
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Plaza Virgen de Gracia

    Wonderful views🏰

  • 12
    Outside visit
    Iglesia de los Jesuitas (San Ildefonso)

    The largest church in Toledo after the cathedral. It hides the most important collection of relics in Toledo.

  • 13
    Outside visit
    Calle Alfonso X el Sabio
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Iglesia de San Vicente
  • 15
    Outside visit
    Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz

    The best preserved mosque in Spain from the 10th century AD, one of the jewels in the crown that gives off an incomparable charm. We cannot miss the mosque that has been preserved for more than 1000 years.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

1244 ratings
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4.92
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4.73
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4.81
Quality
4.86
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Daniel 08 Dec 2023
Sturtevant

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Always love guruwalks, and the one we took in Toledo was no exception.
Rocío 08 Dec 2023
Madrid

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
Una chica muy agradable 🫶🏼. Le ponemos 4 estrellas en algunos puntos no por ella si no porque estaba tan lleno de gente que muchos de los sitios no pudimos parar y visitar.
Philipp 06 Dec 2023
Madrid

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Travelled alone - Dec 2023
Carmen was the best guide one could ask for. Fun, energetic and full of knowledge and insights about cite 10/10
GIUSEPPE 06 Dec 2023
Toronto

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Travelled in group - Dec 2023
Carmen was extremely knowledgeable and we had an amazing tour of this beautiful town. Thanks so much, Carmen!
Connor 06 Dec 2023
Sydney

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2023
Carmen was a fantastic tour guide! Her professionalism and style of presentation was amazing. She went to do much effort for this tour by providing handouts and pictures to assist with the information she was giving us. She was fun and nice, smiling and laughing the entire time and making jokes. She was helpful with where to go afterwards and the best places to revisit. Would absolutely recommend her your. 11/10
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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