Precio: 20€ entrance to the cathedral included

GUIDED TOUR OF THE PRIMARY CATHEDRAL OF SPAIN

Description of Route to the Primate Cathedral

You can't leave the city without knowing its great jewel: the Primate Cathedral of Toledo, gothic style.

Through a complete guided tour we will enter its interior, we will know every detail, every story, every corner and every legend.

You will be able to know its architecture, its museums, the paintings of great artists like Goya, El Greco, Titian, Bayeu,…the wonderful choir and cloister, its main altar, its magnificent sacristy, its five ships, its cruise-shaped plan, as well as the side chapels and their ambulatory…

It is one of the largest Gothic constructions (only behind the cathedral of Seville), that combines different styles such as its ceilings and plasterwork in the chapter house, Arab influence, his baroque Transparent or his Puerta Llana of neoclassical style.

After exploring its interior, We will go outside to admire its impressive façade and main tower, apart from also being able to see the town hall square and its main buildings.

Some places that we show you on this visit to the Cathedral

There are many places and details that it hides and It is worth seeing in the Primada Cathedral, But we are going to recommend some inland points that we will show you on this route and that no visitor should miss..

The cathedral began to be built in the year 1226, thanks to King Ferdinand III the Saint and Archbishop Jiménez de Rada.

The Chapel of the Descent

place where, likely, the altar of the Visigothic basilica of Santa María was located. It was in this same place where, according to tradition, The patron saint of Toledo, San Ildefonso, received the chasuble from the hands of the Virgin..

You will be able to observe, through a fence, the stone that the Virgin stepped on when she came down from heaven.

The altarpiece that can be seen is made of alabaster, work of Alonso de Covarrubias. You will find this chapel at the foot of the Cathedral, next to the doors of the main façade. The chapel stands out for being free.

The Cloister of the Cathedral of Toledo

Located on what was the old Alcaná, jewish market. It was raised thanks to Archbishop Pedro Tenorio, in the 14th century. You will be struck by the silence that reigns inside as well as the frescoes by Francisco Bayeu and Mariano Salvador Maella..

It is in this place where, each 15 of August, We Toledoans drink from the jugs, for the feast of the Virgin of the Sagrario, great Toledo tradition. You will also find the door known as the Door of the Lost Child or Mollete.

This second name is due to the fact that, every day in this place, a muffin of bread was given as alms.

Y, surrounding the cloister, you will find the Chapel of San Blas, where Archbishop Pedro Tenorio and the Bishop of Palencia Arias Balboa are buried. You will be impressed by the paintings that decorate this chapel, today very affected by the humidity.

The Choir of the Cathedral of Toledo

You will enter through the large Domingo de Céspedes gate., from the 16th century. You will see that, in the choir stalls, there is a clear difference between the low and high chorus.

The bass choir is the work of Rodrigo Alemán (s.XV) and, in it, You will be struck by its backrests where scenes from the Conquest of Granada are carved..

You will be able to identify the names of the cities, that appear carved on the towers. The high choir is the work of two artists: Felipe Vigarny and Berruguete. Stop patiently at the chorus... It's worth it!

The Main Altar of the Cathedral of Toledo

You will be impressed by the wonderful Renaissance ironwork by Francisco de Villalpando. The altarpiece, Cisneros' times will leave you with your mouth open. A multitude of scenes run through it, scenes from the life of Christ and Mary the Virgin.

Artists of the stature of Copín de Holland participated in the creation of the altarpiece., Little Juan, Philip of Burgundy… among others. On one of the sides, highlights the burial of Cardinal Mendoza, work by Andrea Sansovino.

The Transparent

Y, suddenly, bordering the Main Chapel, you will find this great work of the Baroque. Its author, Narciso Tomé (s.XVIII). The objective of this construction was none other than to provide light to the Tabernacle of the main altar., which is located behind the altarpiece.

Throughout the complex its marbles and bronzes stand out., giving it an incomparable wonder.

The Sacristy of the Cathedral of Toledo

As soon as you enter, You will look up... the entire vault painted by Luca Giordano will transport you to the Sistine Chapel. Here, in the Sacristy, you will find works by Greco (highlighting “El Despio”), Van Dyck, THE CHAPINERY DOOR, Comontes, Caravaggio, Tintoretto… Stop to explore, quietly, this beautiful place.

The Chapter House

With its restoration completed in 2019, The chapter house is once again open to visitors. In this place the Cabildo met to hold its meetings. The frescoes represented on the four sides, on the seats, They are the work of John of Burgundy.

We highlight, over the door, the representation of the Last Judgment, loaded with details. Below, a frieze with portraits of the Archbishops of Toledo, They go around the entire room.

The Treasure Room

It is located under the main tower of the Cathedral. It was formerly the Chapel of San Juan. It is accessed through a beautiful Plateresque style façade.. Here you will find the famous monstrance of Enrique de Arfe, the protagonist of Corpus Christi, the most Toledo party. It was made for the private oratory of the Catholic Monarchs. Its wealth will leave you speechless!!

Definitely, the Toledo Cathedral, It is the jewel of the city. You can't leave without visiting it. We recommend you do it with a guided tour so you don't miss any details..

Definitely, if you are looking for a heritage visit, historical and also full of curiosities, you can't miss this visit.

A very complete route to get to know the Cathedral from its foundations to its big bell, dedicate St. Eugenius, installed in 1755, weighs no less than 17 tons and that, at the first touch, cracked leaving a visible scar of 1,5 meters on its side.

If you walk with us, you will be able to say that you have seen the cathedral and all its details.

Start and End of the Route

The starting point is the Zocodover Square.

Important what, PREVIOUSLY, come to pay and collect the tickets, some 20 minutes before the start of the visit.

Schedules

Monday, mars, Wednesday, friday and saturday: 16:00h

Duration

1 time and 50 minutes approx. This is one of our most complete guided tours!!

Language: Español

What is included in the Price of the Visit:

– General Admission to the Primate Cathedral (12€).

– Guided tour inside the Cathedral and outside.

• Official Tourism Guide authorized by the Primate Council.
• What's more, This magnificent construction has more than 20 chapels, although unfortunately not all of them are open to receive visitors, these are:

• The Main Chapel
• Chapel of Christ of the Column
• The so-called Chapel of the New Kings
• Chapel of Saint Eugene
• Saint Lucia Chapel
• Epiphany Chapel
• Chapel of the Virgin of the Sagrario
• The Ochavo chapel
• Doña Teresa de Haro
• The Chapel of the baptismal font
• St. Martin's Chapel
• Chapel of San Gil
• Chapel of John the Baptist
• Chapel of La Piedad
• St. Anne's Chapel
• Chapel of Virgen del Sagrario
• St. Peter's Chapel
• Mozarabic Chapel
• The Chapel of the Old Kings
• Chapel of the Conception
• Chapel of San Ildefonso
• Santiago Chapel
• Chapel of Saint Leocadia
• Chapel of Our Lady the Ancient!