Half-Day Toledo City Tour with Winery Visit from Madrid

After free time in Toledo to explore independently, your trip continues with a transfer to a scenic winery tucked in the surrounding rolling hills. Here, an expert sommelier will reveal the region's secrets while leading you through the vineyard and into the cellar for a tasting. Unfortunately, all good things must end, and early in the afternoon, you'll settle in for the hour's transfer back to Madrid.

Half-Day Toledo City Tour with Winery Visit Description

Your 8-hour tour includes:

• Guided tour of Toledo with an official guide

• Free time to explore Toledo

• Visit to a family-run winery in the Toledo Region

• Vineyard walk and wine-making insights

• Wine tasting of 3 select wines with tapas pairing

• Comfortable round-trip transportation from Madrid in a luxury mini-van

• Small group experience for a more personalized tour

• Departing From Madrid

Your adventure begins in Madrid’s Plaza de San Miguel, where you’ll meet your official expert guide and board a comfortable luxury mini-van along with a few other like-minded travelers. Soon, you’ll be making your way out of the lively city, alongside olive groves, and through quaint towns to the hilltop town of Toledo. Known as the "City of Three Cultures," you’ll immediately swept away by Toledo’s impressive yet diverse architecture, which has been influenced by Christian, Muslim, and Jewish residents.

Explore Toledo

Your time in Toledo starts with a guided walk led by an official expert. Thanks to their local knowledge, you'll be let in on the city's fascinating stories as you meander through the Jewish Quarter's winding streets dotted with synagogues and quaint shops. You'll also be led to the magnificent Toledo Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

After the guided tour, you'll have time to explore Toledo on your own. Wander through the labyrinthine streets, grab lunch at one of the local taverns offering delectable Spanish dishes, or perhaps find a cozy café to sample Toledo’s famous marzipan. Just keep an eye on your watch, as it’s time to bid well to Toledo.

A Taste of Toledo’s Wines

Back in the van, your journey continues through rolling hills to a traditional winery. Here, you’ll meet an expert sommelier who’ll teach you the secrets of Toledo wines as you stroll through a vineyard and head inside a charming wine cellar. Surrounded by aging wine, you’ll sample three different varities, each chosen for its unique flavors that are characteristic of the region. Along with the wine, delight in perfectly paired bites and tapas.

As evening approaches, it’s time for your return to Madrid. Board the comfortable mini-van once again and settle in for an hour's ride, and before you know it, you’ll be back to Calle Bailén, 25, right next to where your adventure all started. Yet, with this carefully curated trip, you’ll be carrying with you many memorable moments and photos to go along with them.