About this experience
Visit the historic cities of Segovia and Avila on a day trip from Madrid. Enjoy a guided tour of the most iconic monuments of these UNESCO World Heritage Centres, with entrance fees included.
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration: 9 hours
Available languages
English, Spanish
Experience details
Highlights:
Experience description:
Take a day trip from Madrid to visit two of Spain's oldest cities, Avila and Segovia. Explore the rich history of these UNESCO-listed cities with a guide. Admire Avila's walls, cathedral, and Basilica of San Vicente. Then continue to Segovia's Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral, and Alcazar fortress.
Drive for an hour from Madrid and find yourself in Avila. See the stunning 11th-century walls surrounding the city. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain. Next, visit the interior of the Basilica of San Vicente to see the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.
Pass by the Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral. At your next stop, enter the church-convent of Saint Teresa of Jesus that was built by the Order of the Discalced Carmelites in the 17th century, supposedly in the same place where Saint Teresa of Avila was born.
Following the visit to Avila, enjoy free time to have wine, beer, soft drinks, and an aperitif, or continue exploring the city on your own. Regroup at 2 PM to head to the city of Segovia.
Begin your tour of Segovia with a visit to its main symbol, the Roman Aqueduct, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms. Pass by the Casa de los Picos, Plaza de Juan Bravo and Plaza Mayor.
Arrive at the cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and of San Frutos. Enter to see its size, elegance, and blend of late Gothic style and Renaissance features, to understand why it's called the Lady of the Cathedrals.
Finally, go into the Fortress of the Alcazar of Segovia, a medieval castle, located on a rocky crag at the confluence of 2 rivers near the Sierra de Guadarrama. Witness one of Spain's most distinctive castle-palaces by virtue of its shapes, such as the bow of a ship.
After the visit, start the trip back to Madrid in a comfortable bus.
Includes:
Transportation by air-conditioned bus
WiFi Onboard
Official Guide
Visit to Avila and Segovia with Radio Guide and headphones
Ticket to the Basilica de San Vicente de Avila
Tickets to the Cathedral of Segovia
Tickets to the Alcazar of Segovia
Church of St. Teresa of Jesus
1 Aperitif
1 Drink
Lunch
Recommendations and reviews
Loved every part of the trip
Beatriz, my tour guide, was fantastic!! She was so knowledgeable that she put history to life The cities of Segovia and Avila are a must, if you plan on visiting Madrid. My day was a hot summer day, but Beatrz make sure to stop in shaded areas. It was a long day, but well worth it. I just need to emphasize that Beatrz knows her history and was a great tour guide!!!
La historia de ambas ciudades, los guías muy atentos y apasionados. Sugeriría que el aperitivo fuera un poco más completo.
They don't give you much free time, and the few minutes you do have are spent waiting in line for the restrooms. There's no time to buy souvenirs or anything else that catches your eye. The specifications said there would be Wi-Fi on the bus, but there wasn't any.
Our guide in Segovia Laura was excellent. Very knowledgeable and funny.
The tour guides were excellent: Federico, Aitana, Gloria, and Laura... as well as the bus driver, Gustavo. We loved the tour.
The tour is very enjoyable, and Ana, our guide on the bus, is wonderful. However, the restaurant where we stopped for lunch in Segovia has a very limited menu. I had the chicken and would not order it again, and the service was unfriendly.
The trip was very rewarding, the cities are beautiful and rich in history. The guide Glória is very good, Helena is also very knowledgeable and attentive to detail. It was well worth it.