Toledo wasn’t even on our radar. In fact, I had never even heard of it until a Spanish travel blogger in Sri Lanka told me about it. According to her, Toledo is a must visit in Spain so naturally, I added it to our itinerary.

As it turns out, Toledo is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Madrid. It’s proximity to the Spanish capital also makes it one of the easiest to get to. Thanks to the AVE, you can travel by high-speed train from Madrid to Toledo in just half an hour.

If you’re staying long enough in Madrid and looking to go beyond the city, then this Toledo travel guide will tell you all you need to know to plan a day trip to Toledo from Madrid.