Walking Tour - (2 hours with stops)

Starting in the Moorish Quarter by the Gate of Alfonso VI. We stroll through a very curious part of the city, away from the tourist areas, down narrow meandering streets where motorcars can’t go. Refreshment are in taverns frequented by locals, rest stops in hideaway little gardens and many an unusual anecdote to listen to.

El Greco (1 -1 1/2 hours)

El Greco was the city’s famous artist of the 16th century. The Burial of Count Orgaz is housed in the Santo Tome and there you listen to the many curious stories that make up this great painting. We see El Greco’s other paintings in the room in the Cathedral.

Lunch (allow 1 1/2 hours) is at a friend’s cozy restaurant hidden away in one of the side streets in the Jewish Quarter where we are sure to receive a warm Toledano welcome.

Tapas (allow thirty to forty-five minutes) is at another friend’s tavern where they serve up delicious small casseroles of boar stew, partridge and venison besides fresh salads and other typical tapas from the region. 

Gothic Cathedral (30 minutes to 1 hour with ticket entrance)

We visit the Gothic Cathedral where the first stone was laid in 1226. Inside we have a choice of either walking around to take in the magnificence of what man has made for half an hour or to spend more time and visit the rooms which house the cathedral’s treasures including more El Greco paintings.

Santa Cruz  (30 minutes is just right) is under restoration but we can still visit the cloisters and part of the museum still open to the public. There are some interesting stories of the Cardinal whose money helped build this wonderful place.

Jewelry (allow 30 minutes to 1 hour)

See the masters patiently tapping away at gold thread as they make the brooches, rings,

Hapsburg Toledo (1 1/2 hours walking time)

Where we go back in time and focus on Toledo’s history in the 16th century. What did they do to the palace of one of Toledo’s sons who dared to defy them? The Hapsburg architecture starts with the awesome Bisagra Gate and on our visit we hear why it was built even though it was not needed to form the city’s defenses.

bracelets and other delicate jewelry that Toledo is famous for. Should you wish to buy from the shop all our members, with membership cards, receive up to 20%. discount. Given the quality and quantity on display, we allow plenty of time for browsing.

Jewish Quarter (3 hours to cover fully)

Although the Jews of Toledo suffered so much up to 1492 when they were expelled or converted to Christianity, we can still follow a unique route through the Jewish Quarters. Both synagogues are visited on our walk and even the Jewish bookshop with time to browse around. Our refreshment/tapa stop is appropriately at the ‘Juderia’ restaurant. Three hours to cover the Jewish Quarter fully.

Parador (1 hour for round-trip taxi, drinks and viewing)

For a magnificent panoramic view of Toledo we take a taxi up to the Parador and have refreshments while the Chairman points out the city’s famous landmarks.

La Manch Wines (15 minutes)

Every Toledo restaurant will have some excellent La Mancha wines on their menu. A Life Member on the Society has an amazing selection of these wines in his friendly shop. Discounts flow as he points out his favorite tipple. Don’t be surprised to find a little gift inside your shopping bag as you leave!

Toledo & The Civil War (1  hour to cover everything)

In the summer of 1936 the Spanish Civil War erupted. The Alcazar was to be the ‘Alamo’ for hundreds of Franco’s supporters as they were besieged by the Republicans. Although the Alcazar is closed for major repair work we spend time viewing the outside and the buildings that still bear the marks of the ferocious fighting.

Tours are only available to Wellington Society Members

Day Excursion Prices

275 € for 2 people,

75 € for each additional

• Includes transport, museum fees, first refreshment and the Chairman as your guide (cost of lunch not included).

• Family & group prices upon request

• VIP chauffeur service is available for all members. Please inquire.