Segovia Tour with Cathedral and Alcazar from Madrid
Description
On this half-day excursion, we will visit the city of Segovia, located in the neighboring autonomous community of Castilla y León. We will have the opportunity to visit spectacular sites such as the Roman aqueduct, the imposing Alcazar with its pointed towers and visit the Cathedral of Segovia.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Starting from Madrid, we will head to Segovia, a small city that will surprise us from the moment we get off the bus. Those who have chosen the option “on your own” will be able to enjoy the city at their own pace. The guide will inform you of the meeting point and the exact time of return to Madrid, so that you can organize your time with total convenience. This option includes the entrance to the Cathedral, allowing you to visit it on your own during your stay in Segovia. For those who have chosen “with Cathedral and Alcázar” and “with Alcázar”, the guided walking tour will begin at the imposing Aqueduct of Segovia, one of the best-preserved Roman engineering works in the world, dating back more than 2,000 years. You will discover how it was built without cement and the route that the water took to reach the heart of the city.
From there, we will walk up to the Plaza Mayor, enjoying the charm of historic streets and iconic monuments such as the Casa de los Picos, with its 617 granite peaks, and the Plaza Medina del Campo, where you will find the Church of San Martín, built in 1117, and the Lozoya Tower, which you can visit at your own pace and from which you will have breathtaking views of Segovia.
Once we arrive to the Plaza Mayor we will find different monuments that will impress us, such as the Town Hall, the Juan Bravo Theatre and the Cathedral of Segovia, where those who have purchased the “with Cathedral and Alcázar” option will have a complete guided tour of its interior. At the end of the visit to the Cathedral you will have some free time to enjoy Segovia at your leisure.
At the appointed time, we will meet again at the Plaza Mayor. It will be time to head towards the Alcázar of Segovia, one of the most famous and well preserved medieval castles in the world. The Alcázar probably reminds you of some Disney castles, as its exterior architecture served as inspiration for some of Walt Disney's films, such as Cinderella's Castle or the Queen's Castle in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of the tour may be increased by up to half an hour, depending on the size of the group.
- Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
Reviews(284)
Marianna gave a fantastic tour. She paced the tours very well and was very responsive to questions. The sights and scenery were fantastic. The bus ride from Madrid was comfortable. The only way I think the tour could be improved is the audio devices- they were a bit uncomfortable to wear for an extended period and it was difficult to hear through them at times, but the tour was great even without using them continuously.
Beautiful experience getting to know Segovia and its cultural richness, guided by Mariana with total empathy and competence.
Maria did a great job of leading our tour. She has lots of enthusiasm and really likes to give the tour.
I should have known that things were not going to go well when the tour guide came out of the office, almost whispered "Segovia", and walked out of the building without looking back to see if anyone followed him. By the time we got to the bus, he was fully a half-mile away without once turning to see if anyone was following him at all. Btw, I use a cane, and there were members in the group who are elderly, and others who had small children with strollers. My hopes for a good tour rekindled while we were on the bus. Although the tour guide never gave us his name and was not on the personal side, his knowledge of the town of Segovia was extensive and his English was very good, which made it easy to understand him. However, once we got off the bus we found that not everyone had headphones for the tour. One man approached him to request a pair, and he was brusquely told that he expected 28 people, but 33 came - so those who didn't get headphones in the bus were out of luck! (Needless to say, if the guide had bothered to address us before leaving for the bus and counting heads while still at the office, this would not have happened). As the tour continued, so did the fast pace through town. Once we arrived at the cathedral, more problems ensued. An elderly couple with their teenage grandson were told they did not pay for the 30 minute cathedral tour - even though they had the receipt to show that they did. No matter. They must wait outside. My sister and I did not pay for this part, and we were told to meet outside the cathedral in a half hour. We were there early, waited and waited with the other family, only to figure that the group finished early and left without us! (a total of 5 people) We hurried on to the Alcazar (which we had paid for), and by the time we got there, the security guard said our group had finished at least 15 minutes earlier (so, no half hour tour there either). While deciding on our next move (we tried calling Julia Travel and they hung up on us), we ran into some of the other tourists in our group. It seems the guide decided, after finishing the Alcazar, to go look for us. We never saw him on our way down, so are unsure where he went. Whatever the case, he never talked to us or even looked at us when he got back. No explanation. No questions. No nothing. Just another fast pace to the bus, where he outflanked us by a half mile. I don't recommend this company at all.
Everything was great. Outstanding. If I could add one criticism, an extra half hour for more free time would have earned a distinction.
Mariana was charming; she made it very enjoyable
Mateo gave a good tour and had a good knowledge of the town
Overall a great experience. This is a short trip as it starts at 3 PM. The guide will cover both the places and give you some time for taking photos and breaks. Thank you our dear guide Mariana for the experience!
Fabulous guide Marianna. It was an amazing tour
Booked this via Get Your Guide, very pleased we did. After a very comfortable, air conditioned coach journey of about an hour, we arrived at Segovia. Miguel was an excellent guide, and kept us well informed and organised, and on time. The Alcazar was amazing, the Cathedral beautiful and the Acqueduct quite stunning. Segovia itself is lovely, and it would have been nice to spend more time in the squares and streets, so we'd recommend a full day trip. But couldn't fault the half day option really.
