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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
A horse knelt before a mosque, and behind a sealed wall, a lamp had supposedly burned for 300 years. That's the kind of city Toledo is — impossible stories stacked on top of each other, all true.
This self-guided walking tour of Toledo uses an app to guide you through 21 stops across three civilizations: Roman foundations beneath Arab arches beneath Gothic towers. You'll visit the only surviving mosque from a city that once had ten, and see the painting El Greco used to take revenge on the king who rejected him. The audio tour works offline, so you can pause for marzipan from cloistered nuns or linger at a medieval bridge — no group schedule, no fixed start time.
If you'd rather explore at your own pace, stopping when a story grabs you instead of when a guide says so, this is built for you. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means there's nothing to lose.
What's Included
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Itinerary
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Royal Palace of Madrid (Pass by)
Start the tour at the Royal palace of Madrid, know about the history , why the palace was built at this location and tragedy that struck the palace in 17th century.
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Plaza de Oriente (Pass by)
Get to know the connection of Galileo to the status of King Philip IV
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(Pass by)
Get to know more about Almudena Cathedral and the key highlights of the cathedral
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(Pass by)
Know more about the Habsburg connection to the architecture style and the reason behind the funny jawlines of the Habsburg in old portraits.
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(Pass by)
Visit the iconic store selling beautiful handmade espadrilles since 1845.
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Puerta del Sol (Pass by)
Visit Puerta del Sol and take a picture with the kilometre zero plaque.
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(Pass by)
Visit the most famous churros place in Madrid.
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(Pass by)
Visit one of the oldest restaurants in Spain which still uses old cooking methods.
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El Retiro Park (Pass by)
Walk to the Retiro park and visit the crystal palace and uncover the stories represented by the fountain of fallen angel.
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Plaza Mayor (Pass by)
Visit Plaza Mayor, one of the most visited square in Madrid and know the history of it origin.
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(Pass by)
Explore the iconic Puerta de Alcalá and discover the meanings behind the sculptures adorning this historical gate.
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(Pass by)
Visit St. Michael’s Basilica, a Baroque marvel from the 18th century.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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