Jewish Heritage Day Tour of Toledo
Today you are due to have a remarkable visit to Toledo! On arrival, your local guide will be waiting for you and will lead you on a visit to the Cathedral, which is one of the most outstanding buildings in the city and is considered to be one of the high points of Gothic art. The construction of this monumental building, with a basilica floor plan and five naves, commenced in 1226, although it was not finished until the 15th century. On its main facade the outstanding feature is the doorway, made up of three doors: Infierno (Hell), Perdón (Forgiveness) and Juicio (Judgement). The exterior is topped by the two cathedral towers, one of them in flamboyant Gothic style and the other in Gothic-Renaissance.
Following on your guide will lead you to the Synagogue of Santa Maria La Blanca. Remains of the Jewish community are still preserved in the city in the synagogues of Santa María la Blanca and El Tránsito. The former, built possibly in the 12th century, is also a good example of Toledo's Mudejar art. It has five naves with decreasing heights as well as the characteristic geometrical and botanical decoration and horseshoe arches. Meanwhile, in the synagogue of El Tránsito, built in 1357, you can admire one of the best Mudejar coffered ceilings of all those preserved in Toledo, along with walls richly decorated with geometrical and botanical designs and Hebrew inscriptions. Nowadays, this Jewish place of worship houses the Sephardic Museum, in which an interesting collection of pieces of art and various objects used in Jewish ceremonies are exhibited.
Your fantastic guided visit to Toledo, will terminate with a visit to the church of Santo Tomé, famous for housing El Greco's famous picture entitled “El entierro del Conde Orgaz” (The burial of Count Orgaz).
Following your busy morning, you will no doubt have worked up a great appetite and we have a reservation for you at an excellent restaurant which has been recommended by the Toledo Juderia. Enjoy a delicious meal served with wine prior to having some free time in Toledo to do as you wish. Alternatively, we have many suggestions for wonderful restaurants in Toledo - the choice is entirely yours and we will await your instructions.
We very much look forward to welcoming you to Toledo on this fantastic tour!
Services Included:
Services of a private Officially Licensed Guide for a tour of Toledo, to especially include Jewish Heritage sites
Delicious Luncheon served with wines
Services Not Included:
Drinks and meals not specified
Tips and Gratuities (Restaurants, etc.)
Tour Dates:
Available upon request all year round.
Tour Prices:
Please note our tours are available for PRIVATE GROUPS ONLY and are not scheduled tours for mixed groups.
The tour price varies depending on the Travel Option you choose. Please click on the option which suits you best in order to request a quotation.
