Toledo · Jewish quarter and the west
Sinagoga del Tránsito and Sephardic Museum
A 14th century synagogue that now houses the Sephardic Museum. The main hall has carved stucco and wooden ceilings, and the galleries explain Jewish life in Spain.
- 1 h 30
- €3
- Booking: not needed
- Jewish quarter and the west
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The synagogue was built in the 14th century by Samuel ha-Levi, treasurer to King Peter I of Castile. The main hall has a wooden ceiling, carved stucco in Mudéjar style and long Hebrew inscriptions along the walls. Galleries around the hall hold objects on Sephardic life, from religious items to textiles and tombstones. The museum is run by the Spanish state.
What to look for
- Carved stucco and Hebrew inscriptions in the main hall
- The wooden ceiling
- Sephardic textiles and tombstones
- The women's gallery with exhibits
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–8:00 pm | last entry 7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–8:00 pm | last entry 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–8:00 pm | last entry 7:45 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–8:00 pm | last entry 7:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–8:00 pm | last entry 7:45 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–3:00 pm | last entry 2:45 pm |
Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 to 20:00, Sunday and public holidays 10:00 to 15:00. Closed on Mondays, 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December. The ticket office closes 15 minutes before closing.
Source: Museo Sefardí (Ministerio de Cultura), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €3. The general ticket is 3 euros. It is free on Saturday from 14:00 and all day Sunday, and for some groups with proof. The Abono Museos de Toledo covers this museum and the Museo del Greco for 5 days at 5 euros.
Getting there
It is on Calle de Samuel Leví, about 15 minutes on foot from Plaza de Zocodover, next to the Museo del Greco.
Tip
Free admission on Saturday afternoons and Sundays brings queues, so go on a weekday morning for the best look at the main hall.