Cuenca and Toledo one day tour from Madrid with a private guide.

3.7
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11 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Learn about the medieval history of Spain visiting two of its most important cities where important historical events took place. When you arrive in Cuenca our guide will take you through the streets of the centre to the Plaza Mayor, where you will pass the first Gothic Cathedral of Castile. Marvel at the "Casas Colgadas", beautiful balconies hanging over a cliff formed by the riverbed. At the second stop, when you arrive in Toledo you will have time to try the typical gastronomy on your own and get to know the daily life of the people of Toledo from the "Plaza Zocodover", the heart of the city. You will walk through the streets of the historic centre of Toledo where Jews, Muslims and Christians once lived together, and learn about El Greco and the art he left in every corner of Toledo. The view from the viewpoint "Mirador del Valle"will leave you speechless!

What's Included

Professional guide
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Tickets to the monuments
Pick up at the Hotel (included in the private option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Calle de Julio Camba

The guide will be waiting at the corner of Alcala Street and Julio Camba Street. Leave the metro at the Ventas stop and take the Julio Camba Street exit. Be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will begin the tour of the ruins of the Castle of Cuenca. From there we will begin our walking tour of the historic city centre.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The guided tour will begin at the Castle of Cuenca, located at the top of the city. Unfortunately, very little remains of this building and what is left of it is just two cubic constructions, remains of the walls and the Bezudo Arch, the last reform was produced in the time of Philip II.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    From the Castle, you will go down Trabuco Street until you reach the Main Square

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Cathedral of neogothic style that was the first of the style built in Castile.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Surprise yourself with the hanging houses of Cuenca, beautiful balconies of gothic architecture hanging over a cliff. You can take pictures of these beautiful houses hanging over the valley.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Toledo

    The second stop will be in Toledo, this city, embraced by the Tagus River, owes part of its historical importance to this geographical position. In this city, Muslims, Jews and Christians lived in harmony, and with the help of your guide you will discover the vestiges of these cultures that were scattered throughout the city.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • Plaza De Zocodover (Pass by)

    When you arrive in Toledo you will have some free time in this square to try some of the gastronomic specialties of Toledo on your own and right after you will start the walking tour from this square, heart of the city

    Admission ticket free
  • Catedral Primada (Pass by)

    We will pass by this Cathedral and our guide will explain the details about its construction. In your free time you can choose to visit the interior on your own

    Admission ticket free
  • San Martin Bridge (Pass by)

    We will cross this bridge at the end of the tour to go to the bus and make the last stop at the viewpoint.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mirador del Valle

    We will finish the tour with a beautiful panoramic view of the city of Toledo from this viewpoint

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Es obligatorio que los niños menores de 11 años vayan sentados en una silla de coche para bebés. Amigo Tours no puede proporcionarla. Por favor, traiga su propia silla de bebé.
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
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