Madrid Toledo Experience

Summary Description

Enjoy a comfortable coach journey from Madrid to Toledo, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide who will bring the city's rich history and landmarks to life. 

Highlights
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off in central Madrid
  • Led by a local guide to top city viewpoints, with a special stop for panoramic souvenir photos.
  • Enjoy a guided visit to a traditional workshop showcasing ancestral sword making and the local damascene technique
  • 60-minute guided walking tour through cobbled streets, medieval squares, and architectural remnants of Toledo’s three historic cultures
  • Free time in Toledo for shopping and enjoying the local gastronomy at your leisure.
  • Guided tour available in both English and Spanish
  • Optional guided entry to the Toledo Cathedral, one of Spain’s three great 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals.
Description

Enjoy a deeper exploration of Toledo's treasures with our Toledo Experience package. Designed for travelers seeking a more immersive and enriching adventure, this package offers an extended itinerary packed with exclusive experiences and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in Toledo's history, art, and culture while discovering the city's lesser-known wonders and local secrets. From guided tours that include a walk through the city's cobblestone streets, medieval squares, and architectural vestiges, to hands-on sword-making workshops, immerse yourself in the essence of Toledo and create unforgettable memories during the tour with additional free time in the city. You also have the option to select guided entrance to Toledo Cathedral, one of only three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain.

Included / Excluded
  • Round trip from central Madrid to Toledo
  • Panoramic tour of Toledo
  • 60-minute guided tour of Toledo
  • Free time to explore at your leisure
  • Guided tour in English and Spanish
  • (Optional) Visit to Toledo Cathedral (select at checkout)
  • Food & Drink
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Neptune Fountain, Plaza Canovas del Castillo, Madrid, Spain

Commentary

Guide : English, Spanish

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know Before You Go
  • This is a bilingual tour in both English and Spanish
  • All tour durations include round-trip travel time.
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Additional Information

The Tour departs from Plaza de Neptuno. The meeting point is located on Plaza de Canovas del Castillo, Centro, 28014 Madrid. The departure point is at the tourist bus stop in front of the Madrid Tourist Information Kiosk. Look out for the Tour Guide wearing a red Big Bus uniform. The nearest subway station is Banco de España, L2

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

FAQ

Where is the meeting point?

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At the Neptune Fountain. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour departure time to exchange your reservation voucher with one of our staff members.

Where does the tour finish?

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The tour ends at Neptune Fountain.

How long does the tour last?

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The whole experience lasts approximately 8.5/9 hours, which may vary depending on the traffic on the road.

How far in advance should you arrive at the meeting point?

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You must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time of the experience, queuing in an orderly fashion, so that the staff can check in your booking and you can board the bus.

Are child tickets available?

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Yes. Tickets are available for children ages 5 to 15. Children under 4 travel free, but must sit on their caregiver's lap when the service is complete. All children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Are the buses wheelchair accessible?

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No, the bus tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Refunds

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To request a refund, if booked directly with Big Bus Tours visit the Big Bus Tours App or by using the enquiry form available on the website bigbustours.com/contactMAD. If you booked via a 3rd partner, please go back to the original booker agent for your refund request.

About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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