Toledo, Spain

Toledo

A hilltop maze of churches, synagogues and mosques wrapped by a river.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Toledo

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the cathedral and its treasury, then see El Greco's Burial of Count Orgaz in Santo Tomé.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Santa María la Blanca synagogue and walk the Jewish quarter.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset over the city from the Mirador del Valle across the river.

Day 2

Visit the windmills of Consuegra.

What to eat

Marzipan from a convent shop and carcamusas, a pork stew.

Local tips

Make the most of Toledo

Beat the crowds

Day-tour groups come late morning. Stay the night and walk the old town when it's quiet.

Best photo spot

The classic view of the whole city on its hill is from the Mirador del Valle across the river.

Getting there

Fast trains from Madrid take about 30 minutes. Escalators lead up from the car parks to the old town.

Don't miss nearby

Consuegra, with a row of white windmills on a ridge, about an hour away.

Good to know

The streets are steep and confusing; getting lost is part of the fun. Many sights are closed on Monday.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Toledo

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Plan your visit

Getting to Toledo

Getting there

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Toledo: good to know

Is Toledo worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A hilltop maze of churches, synagogues and mosques wrapped by a river.

How many days do you need in Toledo?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Toledo?

You can visit all year. Day-tour groups come late morning. Stay the night and walk the old town when it's quiet.

How do you get to Toledo?

The nearest airport is Madrid Airport (MAD), about 80 km away. Fast trains from Madrid take about 30 minutes. Escalators lead up from the car parks to the old town.

What is there to see near Toledo?

Nearby hidden places include Madrid (67 km), Ávila (104 km) and Segovia (120 km).

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