Segovia and Toledo Day Tour from Madrid with Optional Alcazar Visit
by The Yellow Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Madrid covers two historic Spanish cities, Segovia and Toledo, over about 12 hours. The tour begins in Segovia with a visit to the well-preserved Roman Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city's symbol. Next, the group stops at Segovia Cathedral, a Gothic-style church built in the mid-16th century, located in the main square. Visitors can also choose to visit the Alcázar of Segovia, a castle-like fortress on a rocky crag that has served various roles including royal palace and military academy. After Segovia, the tour continues to Toledo where there is a panoramic bus drive and a stop at a viewpoint offering full views of the city. The walking tour includes Toledo’s Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary, a High Gothic cathedral from the 13th century considered a major example of Gothic architecture in Spain. The Alcázar of Toledo, a stone fortification on the highest point of the city, is also featured optionally; it was restored in the 16th century and rebuilt after damage during the Spanish Civil War. The guided walking tour in Toledo lasts about 50 minutes. The tour includes round-trip transportation by comfortable bus and is conducted by bilingual live guides speaking English and Spanish. Free time is provided in both cities for personal exploration. The full duration includes travel time from and back to Madrid.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Segovia Aqueduct
This Roman aqueduct is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved elevated aqueducts in the world. Its image is a symbol of Segovia and appears on the city’s coat of arms. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Segovia Cathedral
Located in the main square (Plaza Mayor), this Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral was built in the mid-16th century and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The visit here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Alcázar of Segovia
Perched on a rocky crag near the Guadarrama mountains, this distinctive castle-palace has served as a fortress, royal palace, state prison, artillery college, and military academy. It is now a museum and military archives. The visit here lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Toledo City Viewpoint
A stop at the best viewpoint to see the full city of Toledo, offering a broad view of the historic urban landscape.
Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo
This Roman Catholic cathedral is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo. It is one of Spain’s three major 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals and is regarded as an important example of Gothic architecture. The stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Alcázar of Toledo
Located at the highest point in Toledo, this stone fortification was originally a Roman palace from the 3rd century. It was restored in the 1540s under Charles I and Philip II and rebuilt between 1939 and 1957 after damage during the Spanish Civil War. Hernán Cortés was received here by Charles I after the conquest of the Aztecs.
Walking Tour in Toledo
A guided walking tour through Toledo lasting about 50 minutes, covering key historical sites in the city.
50 min
Meeting point
The tour departs from the Big Bus Madrid Welcome Centre inside Centro Commercial Gran Galeria located on Calle de San Bernardo 5, 28013, Madrid. The nearest metro station is Santo Domingo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Segovia and Toledo Day Tour from Madrid with Optional Alcazar Visit
by The Yellow Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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.€117.30Overview
This full-day bus tour from Madrid covers two historic Spanish cities, Segovia and Toledo, over about 12 hours. The tour begins in Segovia with a visit to the well-preserved Roman Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city's symbol. Next, the group stops at Segovia Cathedral, a Gothic-style church built in the mid-16th century, located in the main square. Visitors can also choose to visit the Alcázar of Segovia, a castle-like fortress on a rocky crag that has served various roles including royal palace and military academy. After Segovia, the tour continues to Toledo where there is a panoramic bus drive and a stop at a viewpoint offering full views of the city. The walking tour includes Toledo’s Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary, a High Gothic cathedral from the 13th century considered a major example of Gothic architecture in Spain. The Alcázar of Toledo, a stone fortification on the highest point of the city, is also featured optionally; it was restored in the 16th century and rebuilt after damage during the Spanish Civil War. The guided walking tour in Toledo lasts about 50 minutes. The tour includes round-trip transportation by comfortable bus and is conducted by bilingual live guides speaking English and Spanish. Free time is provided in both cities for personal exploration. The full duration includes travel time from and back to Madrid.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Segovia Aqueduct
This Roman aqueduct is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved elevated aqueducts in the world. Its image is a symbol of Segovia and appears on the city’s coat of arms. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Segovia Cathedral
Located in the main square (Plaza Mayor), this Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral was built in the mid-16th century and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The visit here is about 10 minutes.
10 min
Alcázar of Segovia
Perched on a rocky crag near the Guadarrama mountains, this distinctive castle-palace has served as a fortress, royal palace, state prison, artillery college, and military academy. It is now a museum and military archives. The visit here lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Toledo City Viewpoint
A stop at the best viewpoint to see the full city of Toledo, offering a broad view of the historic urban landscape.
Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo
This Roman Catholic cathedral is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo. It is one of Spain’s three major 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals and is regarded as an important example of Gothic architecture. The stop lasts approximately 10 minutes.
10 min
Alcázar of Toledo
Located at the highest point in Toledo, this stone fortification was originally a Roman palace from the 3rd century. It was restored in the 1540s under Charles I and Philip II and rebuilt between 1939 and 1957 after damage during the Spanish Civil War. Hernán Cortés was received here by Charles I after the conquest of the Aztecs.
Walking Tour in Toledo
A guided walking tour through Toledo lasting about 50 minutes, covering key historical sites in the city.
50 min
Meeting point
The tour departs from the Big Bus Madrid Welcome Centre inside Centro Commercial Gran Galeria located on Calle de San Bernardo 5, 28013, Madrid. The nearest metro station is Santo Domingo.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.