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Avila & Segovia Full Day Tour from Madrid
About this experience
Leave the crowds of Madrid behind and set off to discover Ávila and Segovia on this full-day tour. Walk the ancient streets of Ávila and lose yourself in the fortified city’s architecture among the Roman churches, a 12th-century cathedral, and Gothic palaces and learn about Santa Teresa de Jesus. In Segovia, see the marvel of Roman engineering in the preserved aqueducts and explore the city's history. • Discover Ávila and Segovia on this full-day tour from Madrid • Travel between attractions with ease in a comfortable coach • Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city • Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time
What to expect
Stop 1 · 15min
The work was started in 1090 but most of the defensive wall appears to have been rebuilt in the 12th century. The enclosed area is an irregular rectangle of 31 hectares with a perimeter of some 2,516 meters, including 88 semicircular towers. The walls have an average width of 3 metres and an average height of 12 metres. The nine gates were completed over several different periods.
Stop 2
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. The Alcázar was originally built as a fortress but has served as a royal palace, a state prison, a Royal Artillery College and a military academy since then. It is currently used as a museum and a military archives building.
Stop 3 · 10min
Segovia Aqueduct, a world UNESCO world heritage site. t 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.
What’s included
- Local bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Free time to explore both cities.
- Full-day trip from Madrid to Avila and Segovia (approximately 11 hours)
- 45-min walking tour in Avila
- 1-hour walking tour in Segovia
- Entry to Alcázar of Segovia (if option selected)
Not included
- Food, beverages or other services not specified
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Catedral de Segovia
- Alcazar of Segovia
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Avila & Segovia w/ Alcázar
Entry to Alcázar de Segovia: with Live-Guide
Day Tour to Avila & Segovia
Meeting & pickup
- Meeting point: Calle de San Bernardo,5, LOCAL 13, Centro Comercial Gran Galería
End point
- Meeting point: Calle de San Bernardo,5, LOCAL 13, Centro Comercial Gran Galería
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Free time to explore the Cities
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination
- This bilingual tour is available in both Spanish and English.
- Departure from Madrid is at 8:30 AM, with an approximate return time of 5:30 PM. The expected arrival back in Madrid is at 7:00 PM.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.