Spain
Things to do in Toledo
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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The Primate Cathedral
Gothic of astonishing richness, the baroque Transparente and paintings by El Greco in the sacristy. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €12best in the morning
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The Burial of the Count of Orgaz
El Greco’s masterpiece, in the little church of Santo Tomé for which it was painted. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyArtwork30 min≈ €3best in the afternoon
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The Mirador del Valle
The whole city on its rock, hugged by the Tagus, from the road on the far bank.
Nature and sceneryViewpoint1 hrFreebest in the evening
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The Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca
All-white horseshoe arches: a 12th-century synagogue built by Muslim craftsmen. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument30 min≈ €3best in the afternoon
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The Alcázar and the Army Museum
The square fortress overlooking the city, and the military history of Spain. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr 30 min≈ €5best in the morning
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Convent marzipan
The specialty of the city’s nuns, shaped into little figures of almond and sugar.
FoodShop30 min≈ €5best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Toledo: in April, May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 °C / 54 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 8 |
| February | 15 °C / 59 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 4 |
| March | 17 °C / 63 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 12 |
| April ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 6 |
| May ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 6 |
| June ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 7 |
| July | 36 °C / 97 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 0 |
| August | 36 °C / 97 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 1 |
| September ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 4 |
| October ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 10 |
| November | 17 °C / 63 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 7 |
| December | 12 °C / 54 °F | 3 °C / 37 °F | 6 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €50
- Mid-range
- €90
- Comfort
- €170
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 92 kg
- Bus
- 110 kg
- Plane
- 410 kg
By train rather than by plane: 320 kg less CO₂e per person (4 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Spain
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Toledo
- Madrid Spain, 67 km
- Córdoba Spain, 230 km
- Granada Spain, 300 km
- Valencia Spain, 320 km
- Seville Spain, 320 km
- Alicante Spain, 350 km