Convent Route: The Origin of Marzipan

Duration: 1h 30min

Provided by FollowMe Toledo

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Overview of the tour in Toledo

We begin our tour at the Convent of the Comendadoras de Santiago, a place with more than five centuries of history. This convent, linked to the order of Santiago, is famous for the dedication with which its nuns make traditional sweets, including marzipan. The Comendadoras preserve the ancestral recipes, and although they do not have the same fame as other convents in Toledo, the quality of their confectionery is unsurpassed.

Now we head to the Convent of Santo Domingo el Real, a place of great spirituality founded in the 14th century. Here, the Dominican nuns continue to make handmade marzipan using the original recipe. It is a place where time seems to have stood still, and traditions are kept alive, especially in pastries. Did you know that each marzipan here is molded by hand? Each one has a special dedication, like a small edible work of art.

To conclude our visit in the best way, we invite you to a tasting of marzipan accompanied by wine from the region. The pairing between marzipan, with its soft and delicate sweetness, and the wines of the land, especially the white and sweet ones, is a unique experience.

This activity includes:

Monasterio de Santo Domingo El Real (Comunidad Dominica Santo Domingo El Real)
Plaza zocodover
Degustación
Guia Oficial
Recorrido

Meeting point

Plaza de Zocodover 5

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On arrival

Our office is located in Zocodover 5, next to Koker clothing store and Banco Santander.

Things to note

Allergens and warnings
Wines may contain sulfites, histamine, casein or albumin. On the other hand, marzipan is composed entirely of almonds (dried fruit), egg and sugar. If you are intolerant to any of these compounds or ingredients, please inform the staff before tasting.

Likewise, the consumption of alcohol by minors is prohibited. If you are traveling with someone under 18 years of age, please contact us to offer you an alternative.