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Your trip to Toledo.

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Toledo – Castela-Mancha Destination Toledo, Segóvia and Ávila Capital

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) Madri · 86 km
  • Estación de Toledo 2 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

The nearest airport is Madri-Barajas, about 86 km by road. Check before buying. From Madri, the Avant train departs from Puerta de Atocha station and reaches Toledo station in about half an hour. There are also buses from Plaza Elíptica.

How many days

On a one-day trip from Madri you can see the Catedral, the Jewish quarter and Santo Tomé. Two days allow a more relaxed visit to the Alcázar, the museums and the synagogues, and seeing the city lit up at night without the tour groups.

When to go

From March to May and from September to November the weather is usually good for walking. From December to February it is cold and the days are short.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The train links Toledo with Madri, and the historic center is explored on foot. The streets are narrow and steep, and parking uphill is difficult. A car is only useful to reach the Mirador del Valle without walking up or to continue traveling around the region.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Toledo
  1. Morning
    Zocodover and Catedral Primada

    From the train station, take the bus up to Plaza de Zocodover. Walk along Calle del Comercio to the Catedral Primada and allow about two hours for the choir, the Transparente and the sacristy with El Greco.

  2. Afternoon
    Santo Tomé and the Jewish Quarter

    After lunch, see The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz in the Iglesia de Santo Tomé. Continue through the Jewish Quarter to the Sinagoga del Tránsito and the Sinagoga de Santa María la Blanca, and finish at the cloister of San Juan de los Reyes.

  3. Late afternoon
    Puente de San Martín

    Walk down from San Juan de los Reyes to the Puente de San Martín and cross the Tejo to see the bridge and the city from below. Return to the center by bus or taxi.

  4. Evening
    Mirador del Valle or return to Madri

    If the return train is late, take a taxi to the Mirador del Valle to see the city illuminated. If you stay overnight in Toledo, dine near Zocodover, keeping in mind that dinner usually starts after 21:00.

2 days in Toledo

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Catedral Primada

    Start at the Catedral Primada right at opening, with tickets bought in advance. Then climb the towers of the Iglesia de San Ildefonso to see the city from above.

  2. Afternoon
    Alcázar and Museo de Santa Cruz

    Have lunch near Zocodover. Visit the Museo del Ejército in the Alcázar or, if you prefer art, the Museo de Santa Cruz with paintings by El Greco, two minutes from the square.

  3. Late afternoon
    Cristo de la Luz and Bisagra

    Pass by the Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz and go down via the Puerta del Sol to the Puerta Nueva de Bisagra, viewing the outside of the walls.

  4. Evening
    Night in Zocodover

    Return to Plaza de Zocodover to dine in the surrounding streets after the tour groups have left.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Santo Tomé and Museo del Greco

    See The Burial of the Lord of Orgaz in Santo Tomé as soon as it opens. Then go to the Museo del Greco and, next to it, the Sinagoga del Tránsito and the Museo Sefardí.

  2. Afternoon
    Santa María la Blanca and San Juan de los Reyes

    After lunch in the Jewish Quarter, visit the Sinagoga de Santa María la Blanca and the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes, taking time to enjoy the cloister.

  3. Late afternoon
    The two bridges over the Tejo

    Go down to the Puente de San Martín. Then, by taxi or bus, go to the Puente de Alcántara, the Roman-origin bridge on the east side at the foot of the Alcázar.

  4. Evening
    Mirador del Valle

    Finish at the Mirador del Valle, on the other side of the river, to see the whole city at dusk. Go by car, taxi or tourist train and arrange your return in advance.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Toledo the capital of Castela-Mancha?

Yes. Toledo is the seat of the government and parliament of the autonomous community of Castela-Mancha, as well as the capital of the province of Toledo.

How to go from Madri to Toledo?

The quickest way is the Avant train, which departs from Puerta de Atocha station and takes about half an hour. From Toledo station the city bus goes up to Plaza de Zocodover. There are also buses from Plaza Elíptica in Madri.

Is one day in Toledo enough?

You can see the Catedral, Santo Tomé and the Jewish Quarter in one day. With two days you can include the Alcázar, the museums and the city at night.

What language is spoken in Toledo?

Spanish (Castilian), the language of all Spain. Outside the monuments, in bars and shops, it's useful to know some Spanish.

Is Toledo very tiring to walk around?

The streets are narrow, paved and very steep in places. Wear comfortable shoes. The city bus connects Plaza de Zocodover with the train station and saves you the steepest part.

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