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Segovia & Avila Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick up from Madrid

5(16 reviews)Madrid, Spain
10hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This full-day small-group tour takes you from Madrid to the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Ávila and Segovia. An expert local guide will lead you through significant historical sites with comfortable transportation provided. The tour starts in Ávila, where you will view the medieval walls from a scenic viewpoint and explore the historic center, including a visit to the Basilica of San Vicente, a notable Romanesque monument. Next, you will travel to Segovia to see the Roman Aqueduct and the Gothic cathedral in the historic center. The tour wraps up with a visit to the Alcázar of Segovia before returning to Madrid. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and culture, and it is designed for small groups. It includes hotel pickup from Madrid. The duration of the tour is a full day.

Itinerary

1

Madrid

Meet your guide at your accomodation in Madrid and depart in a comfortable vehicle. The guide introduces the day’s itinerary and provides background on the regions you’ll visit.

2

Avila

Admire Ávila’s remarkably preserved medieval walls from a scenic viewpoint and pass alongside sections of the fortifications. Your guide explains how the walls shaped the city’s role as a fortified frontier during the Middle Ages.

3

Basilica de San Vicente

Enter one of Spain’s most important Romanesque monuments and admire its solid stone architecture, sculpted details, and remarkable craftsmanship. Discover the Basilica of San Vicente, a landmark closely linked to Ávila’s religious and historical heritage.

4

Acueduct of Segovia

Stand beneath the monumental Roman Aqueduct, one of the best-preserved examples of Roman engineering in Europe. Your guide shares how it was constructed and why it has survived for nearly two millennia.

5

Segovia

Walk through Segovia’s historic center, passing traditional streets, main squares, and the exterior of its Gothic cathedral. Discover how the city developed during the medieval period as a royal and commercial hub.

6

Real Alcazar de Segovia

Enter the Alcázar of Segovia, a former royal palace that played a central role in Spain’s monarchy. Explore its historic rooms and discover how the fortress evolved from a medieval stronghold into one of the country’s most iconic royal residences.

7

Segovia

Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Alcázar to appreciate its views above the surrounding landscape. Your guide offers final context on the fortress and its setting before the return journey.

What's included / not included

Small-group tour experience for a more personalized attention from your guideRound-trip transportation from Madrid in a comfortable vehicleProfessional local guide throughout the dayGuided walking tours in Ávila and Segovia
Food and drinksGratuities (optional)Entrance fees to Alcazar of Segovia and Basilica de San Vicente in Avila (13,5€ per person)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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