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Avila & Segovia Full Day Tour from Madrid

4.9(1237 reviews)Madrid, Spain
10h30DurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This full-day tour departs from Madrid to explore Ávila and Segovia. In Ávila, participants will walk through ancient streets and view the fortified city's architecture, including Roman churches, a 12th-century cathedral, and Gothic palaces, while learning about Santa Teresa de Jesus. The tour continues to Segovia, where travelers can see the preserved Roman aqueducts and delve into the city's history. The tour includes comfortable coach transportation between the sites. It is suitable for first-time visitors and those with limited time.

Itinerary

1

Las Murallas de Avila

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.

2

Real Alcazar de Segovia

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.

3

Acueduct of Segovia

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 / not 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 Avila1-hour walking tour in SegoviaEntry to Alcázar of Segovia (if option selected)
Food, beverages or other services not specifiedEntrance tickets to the monumentsHotel pickup and drop-offAdmission feesAdmission fees

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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.

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