Best tours of Toledo

Among the best things to see and do in Toledo, you have a good number of guided tours of the main monuments of the city. Places like the Cathedral or the Alcazar are some of the treasures of Toledo, those that you can not miss, but you can also make fun excursions by boat, bicycle or even hot air balloon.

As you can see, Toledo has it all to spend a few unforgettable days. Read on to find out which tours you can't miss for nothing. I have selected for you the best options.

Live a unique experience, a mix of game and sightseeing tour. You will tour on your own and on foot, some of the most important sites of Toledo, while you follow clues and solve the different riddles that will be given to you. The goal is to become a medieval knight.

You will explore the streets of Toledo, known as the city of three cultures, in this exciting adventure to enjoy alone, with friends or family. In addition to playing and having fun, you will learn about the history of the city and its incredible legends, since as you solve the clues you are given, the history of each of the places you visit is unlocked.

Interesting details

• Price: from 10 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately one hour and 25 minutes in total.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: it is a perfect tour to do with children, since they have fun playing while they learn.
• Disadvantages of this option: you do not have a guide in person.

Enjoy all the charm of the city of Toledo when the sun goes down. You will see how its cobblestone streets, bathed by the yellow lights, become magical. Your guide will show you some of the most interesting corners, while you listen to many of the legends that have passed from generation to generation.

Toledo has centuries of history behind it. Your specialized 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. Thanks to that, this is one of the best things to do in Toledo with kids.

Interesting details

• Price: this type of tour is around 14 euros per passenger.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours.
• Means of transport: it is a night tour on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will be able to enjoy another side of the city. Small groups.
• Disadvantages of this option: Access to many of the monuments is not included, since they are closed at night.

The Santa Iglesia Catedral Primada de España is one of the most outstanding constructions of the city of the 3 cultures. Its beauty exceeds any mention, since it has a sublime architecture that is 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.

The Cathedral of Toledo is considered 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 work of its doors. Among them, the Puerta del Reloj, the Puerta de los Leones and the Puerta del Perdón.

In 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 will be able to walk around on your own and take some pictures.

Details of interest

• Price: from 25 euros per person.
• Duration: this type of tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Means of transport: this is a visit to the Cathedral on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will be able to know all the details of this incredible landmark of Toledo, thanks to your guide.
• Disadvantages of this option: it may not be recommended for small children.

Take a tour of 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 expert local guide, all about these religious knights.

The knights of the Templar order were noble warriors, who were always linked to activities full of mystery. They used to meet in secret, their original name is 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 dissolved.

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

Details of interest

• Price: from 13 euros per person.
• Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes approximately.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: it is the only tour in Toledo where you can learn about this order of knights.
• Disadvantages of this option: no refreshments are included.

Embark on a subway tour of Toledo's past. The city has several ruins and excavations dating back to the region's Roman past. Places like the Caves of Hercules, the Roman Baths in the Plaza de Amador de los Rios, the remains of the Pozo del Salvador, under the Plaza El Salvador or the Arab bath (hammam) of the Calle del Angel.

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

Details of interest

• Price: from 105 euros per person.
• Duration: approximately 2 hours in total.
• Means of transport: it is a subway excursion on foot.
• Advantages of this option: you will have access to some of the archaeological excavations that are generally not open to the public.
• Disadvantages of this option: not recommended for people with reduced mobility, since there are many stairs.

Take a different kind of night tour. If you are a friend of the paranormal or just like stories of apparitions and ghosts, this is the tour for you. Together with an experienced guide, you will 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 adventure of almost 2 hours fear-proof, where you will walk through dark stone streets and spooky basements, while listening to legends about witchcraft, magic and ghostly apparitions. Truly, a different tour, 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 delicacies, yes... in a stone dungeon! This is one of the best things to do in Toledo at night.

Details of interest

• Price: from 14 euros per traveler.
• Duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes, approximately
• Means of transport: walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: you will get to know the hidden side of Toledo and enjoy the city at night. Tasting of local pastries is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: the tour does not include pick up and return to the hotel.

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 tour of between 3 and 6 hours will take you to know 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 center 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, photos and flight certificate. An experience that has no comparison, take to the air and enjoy Toledo to the fullest.

Details of interest

• Price: from 176 euros per person.
• Duration: from 3 to 6 hours in total.
• Means of transport: hot air balloon.
• Advantages of this option: get to know Toledo from the air. It includes brunch and a glass of wine, photo, video and flight certificate.
• Disadvantages of this option: it is not recommended if you are pregnant or have heart conditions.

Always the best way to book a tour is to do it online. This is the only way you can 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 find professionals and end up having a bad experience. By booking online, you can read reviews and opinions from other travelers, 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 taking a tour, what are the available times for it, and if the duration does not overlap with any other activity or tour you want to do.

There are many types of excursions, from guided walking tours through the historic center or tours of the main monuments of the city, to much more original options, such as the night mystery tour of Toledo, or the tour of the subway city. Each tour offers a different itinerary, so it is very important that you see all the options to choose the one that best suits your interests.

Toledo is a city full of attractions, so it is very likely that, while touring a site 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 of the tours in Toledo are usually not too expensive. Of course there are as many tours as there are budgets, but, in general, walking tours are usually around 20 to 25 euros per person. Tours that offer a different activity, such as a hot air balloon flight, tend to be more expensive.

With all the attractions of the city of Toledo, 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 so much history behind it, I think a guided tour is a must.

Of course, there are two types of passes, 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, it is ideal for visits of less than 4 days.

On the other hand, the bracelet is the best option for trips of more days, since, 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 that you can repeat your visit to the attractions you liked the most. An excellent way to get to know the city and save, both in the cost of tickets and in time, since with the Toledo tourist bracelet you can skip all the queues.