Madrid to Avila & Segovia: Full-Day Highlights Tour

About this experience

Only Tour to Avila and Segovia Rated 5 Star - Certificate of Excellence On this Tour we will visit the cities of Segovia and Ávila, declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO on this day trip from Madrid. We will visit the old town of Ávila with after crossing its 11th century walls, we will visit the exterior of the cathedral and the Basilica of San Vicente, the Plaza Mayor, and the interior of the Birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesús. We will make sure the food is not included, or we will have free time. Then we will start the second part of the excursion, our drestino, SEGOVIA. We will contemplate its huge Roman aqueduct, the exterior of the Cathedral of Segovia, the Plaza Mayor and the Alcázar of Segovia, a great fortress throughout history, which reminds us of the Castle of Snow White. We will finish our Walking Tour and return to Madrid.

What to expect

1. Stop 1

   The Sierra de Guadarrama is a mountain range forming the main eastern section of the Sistema Central, the system of mountain ranges along the centre of the Iberian Peninsula. It is located between the systems Sierra de Gredos in the province of Ávila, and Sierra de Ayllón in the province of Guadalajara

2. Stop 2 · 30min

   The Walls of Ávila in central Spain, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain.

3. Stop 3 · 30min

   The Cathedral of Ávila is a Catholic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain. It is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions. It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls

4. Stop 4 · 30min

   The Basilica de los Santos Hermanos Mártires, Vicente, Sabina y Cristeta, best known as Basilica de San Vicente, is a church in Ávila, Spain. It is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.

5. Stop 5 · 30min

   The Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa is a church and convent located in Ávila, Spain. It was built by the Order of Discalced Carmelites in the 17th century, supposedly on the site where Saint Teresa of Ávila was born

6. Stop 6 · 30min

   The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts and the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms

7. Stop 7 · 1h

   Segovia Cathedral is the Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral located in the main square of the city of Segovia, in the community of Castile-Leon, Spain. The church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in a Gothic style in the mid-16th century.

8. Stop 8 · 45min

   The Alcázar of Segovia is a medieval alcázar located in the city of Segovia, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of two rivers near the Guadarrama mountains, it is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Departure Point: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 8.45 am - Inside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:40 hrs.

End point

• Departure Point: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 8.45 am - Inside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:40 hrs.

• Dress code is smart casual and comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Departure Point: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 09.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs.

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Infant seats available for children over 1 year old. Children under 1 year old must sit on laps.
• Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. The company has the final right of admission to the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.