Segovia and Avila Guided Day Trip from Madrid
by VPT Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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Segovia is known for its Roman aqueduct and medieval architecture. This guided day trip from Madrid lasts about nine hours and includes visits to both Segovia and Avila. Travel by bus with air conditioning from Madrid at 9:30 am to Segovia, arriving around 10:45 am. In Segovia, the tour starts at the Roman Aqueduct and continues through the old Jewish quarter, including the House of Peaks and the Romanesque Church of San Martin. There is an optional 30-minute walk around the historic center to Plaza Mayor and the exterior of the Gothic Cathedral, whose entry is not included. The tour then features a view of the Real Alcázar de Segovia, a former royal fortress, without admission included. After the tour in Segovia, there is one hour of free time for lunch, where participants may choose to try local dishes such as the Segovian suckling pig. The group then meets with the guide to continue to Avila. In Avila, the guide leads a one-hour walking tour of the historic center, showing the exteriors of Mercado Chico Square, San Vicente Basilica, Velada Palace, and Avila Cathedral. The main highlight is the medieval city wall, which is about two kilometers long and well-preserved. The day ends with a return bus trip to Madrid, arriving at approximately 6:30 pm. The tour includes an audio guide system and a bilingual official guide, but monument admissions, gratuities, food and drinks, and pickup or drop-off services are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Madrid
The tour leaves Madrid at 9:30 am by bus. The journey to Segovia takes about one hour and fifteen minutes.
Segovia
Arrival in Segovia around 10:45 am. The guided tour begins at the Roman Aqueduct, a nearly 2,000-year-old structure. The walk continues through the old Jewish quarter, passing the House of Peaks and the Romanesque Church of San Martin, highlighting the city’s historical influences.
Segovia Historic Center Walk (Optional)
A 30-minute optional walk through Segovia’s cobblestone streets leads to Plaza Mayor. Visitors can view the exterior of the Gothic Cathedral, the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain. Entry to the cathedral is not included.
30 min
Real Alcazar de Segovia
The tour concludes in Segovia with a view of the Real Alcázar, a fortress that served as a royal residence. Admission to the Alcázar is not included.
Segovia
Guests have one hour of free time to have lunch on their own, with the option to try local dishes such as Segovian suckling pig.
60 min
Acueduct of Segovia
Participants regroup at the agreed meeting point with the guide before departing for Avila.
Avila
A guided one-hour walking tour of Avila’s historic center includes the exteriors of Mercado Chico Square, San Vicente Basilica, Velada Palace, and Avila Cathedral. The tour highlights the medieval city wall, which is about two kilometers long and well preserved.
60 min
Madrid
The bus returns to Madrid, arriving at approximately 6:30 pm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Segovia and Avila Guided Day Trip from Madrid
by VPT Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€100Overview
Segovia is known for its Roman aqueduct and medieval architecture. This guided day trip from Madrid lasts about nine hours and includes visits to both Segovia and Avila. Travel by bus with air conditioning from Madrid at 9:30 am to Segovia, arriving around 10:45 am. In Segovia, the tour starts at the Roman Aqueduct and continues through the old Jewish quarter, including the House of Peaks and the Romanesque Church of San Martin. There is an optional 30-minute walk around the historic center to Plaza Mayor and the exterior of the Gothic Cathedral, whose entry is not included. The tour then features a view of the Real Alcázar de Segovia, a former royal fortress, without admission included. After the tour in Segovia, there is one hour of free time for lunch, where participants may choose to try local dishes such as the Segovian suckling pig. The group then meets with the guide to continue to Avila. In Avila, the guide leads a one-hour walking tour of the historic center, showing the exteriors of Mercado Chico Square, San Vicente Basilica, Velada Palace, and Avila Cathedral. The main highlight is the medieval city wall, which is about two kilometers long and well-preserved. The day ends with a return bus trip to Madrid, arriving at approximately 6:30 pm. The tour includes an audio guide system and a bilingual official guide, but monument admissions, gratuities, food and drinks, and pickup or drop-off services are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Departure from Madrid
The tour leaves Madrid at 9:30 am by bus. The journey to Segovia takes about one hour and fifteen minutes.
Segovia
Arrival in Segovia around 10:45 am. The guided tour begins at the Roman Aqueduct, a nearly 2,000-year-old structure. The walk continues through the old Jewish quarter, passing the House of Peaks and the Romanesque Church of San Martin, highlighting the city’s historical influences.
Segovia Historic Center Walk (Optional)
A 30-minute optional walk through Segovia’s cobblestone streets leads to Plaza Mayor. Visitors can view the exterior of the Gothic Cathedral, the last Gothic cathedral built in Spain. Entry to the cathedral is not included.
30 min
Real Alcazar de Segovia
The tour concludes in Segovia with a view of the Real Alcázar, a fortress that served as a royal residence. Admission to the Alcázar is not included.
Segovia
Guests have one hour of free time to have lunch on their own, with the option to try local dishes such as Segovian suckling pig.
60 min
Acueduct of Segovia
Participants regroup at the agreed meeting point with the guide before departing for Avila.
Avila
A guided one-hour walking tour of Avila’s historic center includes the exteriors of Mercado Chico Square, San Vicente Basilica, Velada Palace, and Avila Cathedral. The tour highlights the medieval city wall, which is about two kilometers long and well preserved.
60 min
Madrid
The bus returns to Madrid, arriving at approximately 6:30 pm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.