Tour Inquisition and Witchcraft in Toledo

5.0 (2 reviews) Toledo, Spain
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Can't miss another way to see Toledo, not least without it, "The complement to a perfect day in Toledo"

The Inquisition and witchcraft in Toledo represent a dark period in the history of the city, marked by persecution, fear and superstition. Toledo was an important religious and cultural center during the Spanish Inquisition, which began in the 15th century and continued until the 19th century.

Let yourself be carried away by the streets that once witnessed parades of condemned people to the Plaza de Zocodover and delve into the history of this most famous institution.

What's included

  • Accredited Official Guide
  • It's a walking tour
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Plaza De Zocodover
    15m
    Here we will talk about the acts of faith and the public events that unfolded during the inquisitorial era, as well as a brief historical introduction to it.
  2. Posada De La Hermandad
    10m
    Here we will talk about the prisons and the methods they had of holding prisoners and tried for the inquisition.
  3. Catedral Primada
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Find out about the organizational chart of Christianity and how church power worked in the city
  4. Jewish Quarter of Toledo
    15m
    Here we will delve into Jewish culture and how the inquisition pursued these false conversion crimes
  5. Museo de la Tortura
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We don't go into the museum. Here we will talk about the torture methods that were used, focusing on a well-known one from Toledo: The sambenitos
  6. Convento e iglesia de San Pedro Martir
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Here we will talk about the headquarters of the inquisition in Toledo and how the public events unfolded, from indictment, to trial and conviction.
  7. Iglesia de San Ildefonso Jesuitas
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    This will be the last seat of the inquisition in Spain, so we will talk about the last collapsing of this religious organization in our country
  8. 5m
    This will be the last seat of the inquisition in Spain, so we will talk about the last collapsing of this religious organization in our country

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are close to Zocodover Square, on Calle Armas 3, opposite the restaurant Rodilla. The guide waits with a pink flag

End point

We are close to Zocodover Square, on Calle Armas 3, opposite the restaurant Rodilla. The guide waits with a pink flag

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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