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    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Toledo

    Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Toledo

    Are You Wondering Which Places To Visit in Toledo?

    Toledo is a city where there are many places that can be visited depending on the number of days you decide to spend there. Some sites have free access and others require payment to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Here is a list of the top 10 tourist attractions you can see in Toledo.

    We also recommend you to plan in advance the reservation of some of the tourist sites to enjoy without worries.

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    1. El Alcazar

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Was an Imperial palace where there was no Emperor’s figure
      • Inside it, several fires broke out and it was attacked by bombing
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING 1hr: 1.55€ / 24hrs: 15.54€
      • Bus: Lines L1, L3, L5, L10, L12, L14, L41, L42, L61, L62, L71, L72, L94, L511, LB1, LB2 and LB4 “Calle de la Union stop”
      • ——-> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 5 €
      • General admission + Audio Tour: 8 €
      • Reduced admission: 2.5 € (retirees, adults, juniors …)
      • Reduced admission + Audio Tour: 5.5 €
      • Free access: Under 18 y/o, every Sunday of the year, March 29, April 18, October 12 and December 6
    4. SCHEDULE
      • Open every day: From 10 am to 05 pm
      • Starting from April 9, the Museum will be closed on Mondays (including holidays)
      • Closed: January 1 and 6, May 1, December 24, 25, and 31
      • Ticket sales until 30 minutes before closing time of the Museum
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO ONLINE TICKETS

    2. Zocodover Square

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • This square did not exist in the past, it probably originated as a defensive space during the domination of the Roman Empire
      • In the past, different events have been held such as: bullfights, public executions, parades …
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    3. Toledo Cathedral

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Is the largest building started in the 13th century in the Iberian Peninsula
      • From the rooftops of other buildings, it can be seen that the tower of the Cathedral is leaning slightly to the right
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING 4 min walk 1hr: 2.04€ / 24hrs: 18.35€
      • Bus: No nearby stops “very narrow streets” You can arrive by bus at the “Calle de la Union stop” at the Alcazar, and walk for 8 minutes
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 10 €
      • Reduced admission: 9 € (over 65 y/o, members of large families, 13 y/o and 14 to 18 y/o)
      • Guided tour: 20 €
      • Free access: children under 12 y/o and disabled people
    4. SCHEDULE
      • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat: From 10 am to 06:30 pm
      • Sundays: From 02 pm to 06:20 pm
      • Access will close 30 minutes before the scheduled closing time
      • Closed: January 1, December 25 and when required for any celebration
      • MORE INFO FOR SPECIAL OPENING HOURS & PRICES
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    4. Cristo De La Luz Mosque

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Inside are items and monuments with more than 1,000 years old
      • Recent excavations have uncovered the remains of a 5 meter (16 ft) wide Roman road under which also runs a sewer of the same period
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 4 €
      • Reduced admission: 2.5 € (Large family)
      • Children (Between 11 and 16 y/o) and Students: 3 €
    4. SCHEDULE
      • WINTER OPENING HOURS (From October 16 to February 28):
        • Open from Monday to Sunday: From 10 am to 05:45 pm
      • SUMMER OPENING HOURS (From March 1 to October 15):
        • Open from Monday to Sunday: From 10 am to 06:45 pm
      • Church of the Jesuits: Closing at 05:45 pm from October 1st
      • Church of El Salvador: Opening on Sundays at 11:30 am
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    5. Monastery of San Juan De Los Reyes

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It was ordered to be built by the Catholic Monarchs after winning the battle of Toro in 1476
      • In 1808, Napoleon’s troops destroyed the city and robbed its people, burning the monastery and its library
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 4 €
      • Reduced admission: 3 € (Children between 11 and 16 y/o, …)
      • Reduced admission: 2 € (Large family, …)
      • Free access: Children under 11 y/o, …
      • MORE INFO ABOUT PRICES
    4. SCHEDULE
      • WINTER OPENING HOURS (From October 16 to February 28):
        • Open from Monday to Sunday: From 10 am to 05:45 pm
      • SUMMER OPENING HOURS (From March 1 to October 15):
        • Open from Monday to Sunday: From 10 am to 06:45 pm
      • Closed:  December 25 and January 1
      • Special Hours: 24 and December 31, closed at 01:00 pm
      • Tickets office close 20 min before the Museum’s closing time
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    6. El Greco Museum

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • The nickname of Domenikos Theotokopoulos, “El Greco” is due to the fact that he was born on the island of Crete in 1541 and later moved his residence to Toledo
      • Is considered one of the most important artists in Western society
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • General admission: 3 €
      • Reduced admission: 1.5 €
      • FREE ACCESS:
        • Saturdays from 02 pm onwards
        • Sundays
        • Days: Apr. 18, May 18, Oct. 12 and Dec. 6
        • Under 18 y/o and over 65 y/o
        • Students between 18 and 25 y/o
        • Persons with disabilities
        • Large family
    4. SCHEDULE
      • NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY:
        • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 09:30 am to 06 pm
        • Sundays and holidays: From 10 am to 03 pm
      • MARCH TO OCTOBER:
        • From Tuesday to Saturday: From 09:30 am to 07:30 pm
        • Sundays and holidays: From 10 am to 03 pm
      • Closed: Every Monday of the year, January 1 and 6, May 1, December 24, 25 and 31 and local holidays
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING

    7. Puerta Nueva De Bisagra

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • It was considered a toll gate for all those who were not from the city of Toledo and its surrounding mountains
      • Symbolizes the victory of Charles I
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    8. Alcantara Bridge

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Is one of the oldest Roman bridges built in the 3rd century
      • It was used as a defensive wall of the city
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    9. Mirador Del Valle “viewpoint“

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset with incredible views of the city of Toledo
      • Near the viewpoint, there is a hermitage “Ermita de la Virgen del Valle” 2min walk
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING parking in the street car drop-off points small parking difficult to find a place
      • Bus: Line L71 “Ctra. Circunvalacion (Mirador Ermita) stop”
      • ——-> PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
    3. PRICES
      • Free access
      • ERMITA DE LA VIRGEN DEL VALLE: Free access
    4. SCHEDULE
      • 24/7
      • ERMITA DE LA VIRGEN DEL VALLE:
        • WINTER: Open from Tuesday to Sunday: From 09 am to 01 pm // From 03 pm to 06 pm
        • SUMMER: Open from Tuesday to Sunday: From 10:30 am to 02 pm // From 05 pm to 08 pm
        • Mondays: Closed
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • NO LINKS

    10. Jewish Quarter “Transito Synagogue”

    1. DESCRIPTION
      • Is a district of the city, where the Jewish homes were located, as well as several synagogues where you can pray and museums
      • The best known and most beautiful synagogues in the Jewish Quarter are: Transito Synagogue and Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue
    2. HOW TO ARRIVE BY CAR OR BUS
      • Car: NEAREST PARKING 7/9 min walk 1hr: 2.04€ / 24hrs: 18.35€
      • Bus: Lines L2 and L12 “Frente Pza. Barrio Nuevo stop” 2min walk
    3. PRICES
      • TRANSITO SYNAGOGUE:
      • SANTA MARIA LA BLANCA SYNAGOGUE:
        • General admission: 4 €
        • Reduced admission: 3 € – 2.5 €
        • MORE INFO ABOUT PRICES IN THE LINK BELLOW
    4. SCHEDULE
      • TRANSITO SYNAGOGUE:
        • From November to February:
          • Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 06 pm
          • Sundays and Holidays from 10 am to 03 pm
        • From March to October:
          • Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 07:30 pm
          • Sundays and Holidays from 10 am to 03 pm
        • The museum ticket office closes every day 15 minutes before the closing time of the museum
        • Closed: Every Monday, January 1 & 6, May 1, December 24, 25 & 31 and a Local Holidays
      • SANTA MARIA LA BLANCA SYNAGOGUE:
        • Open from Monday to Sunday
        • From March 1 to October 15: From 10 am to 06:45 pm
        • From October 16 to February 28: From 10 am to 05:45 pm
        • Special Hours:
          • March 13: From 10 am to 05 pm
          • December 24 and 31 until 01 pm
        • Closed: January 1 and December 25
    5. LINKS FOR BOOKING
      • TRANSITO SYNAGOGUE: NO online tickets
      • SANTA MARIA LA BLANCA SYNAGOGUE: ONLINE TICKETS

    FAQs

    1. What is the best time to visit Toledo with few tourists?

    Toledo is a very small city, in which there will always be a lot of people during the weekends, for that reason, we recommend to visit it during the week when the touristic affluence in the old part of the city decreases a lot.

    2. What is the best and the worst season for visiting Toledo?

    The best time to visit Toledo is in the fall (September to November) or spring (March to June), when there are mild temperatures tending to be a bit colder in October-November, and there are beautiful colours during these seasons. During the spring, temperatures can reach 12 degrees Celsius at night (54 Fahrenheit) and 25 degrees Celsius during the day (77 Fahrenheit).

    The worst weather in Toledo is during July and August where the temperatures can get up to 40 degrees celsius (104 Fahrenheit), as well as in Madrid due to its proximity.

    3. Are there any specific dress codes for visiting religious sites in Toledo?

    While there is no strict dress code, it is advisable to dress modestly when visiting religious sites such as cathedrals or churches out of respect for their significance.

    4. Is it necessary to book tickets in advance for popular attractions in Toledo?

    It is not necessary to book tickets online in advance for popular attractions like “El Alcazar” or “Toledo Cathedral” due to the fact that many of their websites cannot be booked online and there are no limitations on the number of people even if you go on the weekend.

    5. Are there any famous landmarks near Toledo worth visiting?

    Yes, within a short distance from Toledo, you can explore iconic landmarks such as San Martín de Montalbán Castle only 37 minutes away by car, or Cerro Calderico, a hill with its famous windmills built in the 19th century and where the entrance fee is only 1.5 €

    6. How can I get around the city easily?

    Toledo is a small city where we recommend walking, as the distances from one point to another (within the old town) do not exceed 20 minutes on foot. On the other hand, the public bus system is also well communicated and can be used if desired.