Toledo and Segovia with Priority Access to Alcazar of Segovia from Madrid
Description
In this tour you will discover the charms of two cities declared World Heritage by Unesco. Upon arrival in Toledo the “City of the Three Cultures”, we start with a panoramic walking tour of the city, where we walk their narrow streets squares and gardens to get to the Main Square and visit the inside of the impressive Primate Cathedral. in case you have it included on your tour. The cathedral is one of the most impressive monuments of Toledo and unique in Spain. It is an indispensable visit in the heart of Toledo. A spectacular piece of the Spanish architecture and art. Free time to explore the rest of the city. Afterwards we will head towards Segovia, rich in historical monuments, highlighting its majestic Roman Aqueduct. We will visit the interior of the Gothic Cathedral, and the XII Century Alcazar, spectacular fortified building. Free time to explore the rest of the city. Picnic included.
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The cathedral of Toledo is one of the three 13th-century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is considered, in the opinion of some authorities, to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain. It was begun in 1226 under the rule of Ferdinand III and the last Gothic contributions were made in the 15th century when, in 1493, the vaults of the central nave were finished during the time of the Catholic Monarchs. It was modeled after the Bourges Cathedral, although its five naves plan is a consequence of the constructors' intention to cover all of the sacred space of the former city mosque with the cathedral, and of the former sahn with the cloister. It also combines some characteristics of the Mudéjar style, mainly in the cloister, with the presence of multifoiled arches in the triforium. The spectacular incorporation of light and the structural achievements of the ambulatory vaults are some of its more remarkable aspects. It is built with white limestone from the quarries of Olihuelas, near Toledo.
Segovia Cathedral is the Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral located in the main square of the city of Segovia, in the community of Castile-Leon, Spain. The church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in a Gothic style in the mid-16th century.
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 Sierra de Guadarrama is a mountain range forming the main eastern section of the Sistema Central, the system of mountain ranges along the centre of the Iberian Peninsula. It is located between the systems Sierra de Gredos in the province of Ávila, and Sierra de Ayllón in the province of Guadalajara
This Mudéjar construction was built in 1180. It has five naves separated by pillars supporting horseshoe arches. In the 15th century it was converted into a church, although today it is simply a monument which is open to visitors. It has a coffered wooden ceiling, Plateresque altars and an altarpiece by the school of Berruguete.
The parish church must have been founded after the Christian Reconquista of the city by Alfonso VI in 1085, as the first news that we have of its existence is from 1142. From the first Mudejar building, it has kept the large multifoil arch superimposed upon the main arch that separates the main nave from the presbytery together with the sturdy buttresses of this part of the nave and a small trefoil arch on a brick frieze arranged in Mudejar style that survives in the high part in what used to be the semicircular sanctuary of the original single nave church.
This monastery was founded by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile to commemorate both the birth of their son, Prince John, and their victory at the Battle of Toro (1476) over the army of Afonso V of Portugal. Toledo was chosen as the site for building the monastery due to its central geographic location and because it had been the capital of the ancient Visigoth kingdom, symbolically reconstituted by Isabella and Ferdinand with the restoration of the lost unity of Spain, through the union of Castile with Aragon.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Maria did a good job explaining the history of everything we saw in both places. Although at times it felt rushed and felt like we were not given enough time though it makes sense for wanting to do both places in one day.
Dear Sasha, Thank you for your review and for choosing Fun&Tickets! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the cities and that Maria's historical explanations enhanced your experience. We also appreciate your feedback about the pace. Visiting two beautiful cities in one day does make for a full itinerary, and your comments help us continue improving our tours. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
Maria was amazing. Professional informative, and funny.
Hi Kaeper1, Thank you for your kind review and for choosing Fun&Tickets! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience. Maria will be thrilled to know you appreciated her professionalism, knowledge, and sense of humor. We'll be sure to share your lovely feedback with her. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
A fun way to travel to Segovia & Avila. Don’t miss out on this experience. Maria & Carlos were magnificent!!
Dear Maggie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Fun&Tickets! We're delighted to hear you had such a fun time exploring Segovia and Ávila. Maria and Carlos will be thrilled to know you found them magnificent. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience! Best regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
We had Maria she was so informative and an amazing guide! She taught us so much and made the experience much more meaningful!
Dear Erica, Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing Fun&Tickets! We're so happy to hear you had such a fun experience. Maria will be delighted to know her knowledge and passion made your visit to Ávila and Segovia even more meaningful. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again on another tour! Best regards, The Fun&Tickets Team
The guide spent much of the journey mentioning that the route was inadequate for the time, which affected our perception of the ride. The included tap was pan con tortilla (which includes onion) and half a glass of hot red wine. The visit to Alkazar was not guided, and was not so interesting.
Prezado Cliente, Obrigado por participar do nosso passeio. Lamentamos não ter atendido às suas expectativas em relação ao guia e à visita ao Alcázar. Atenciosamente, A equipe da Fun and Tickets
I think he did exactly what he promised. I would have liked to actually go into more buildings and hear a little more history. Overall I believe he did well, we enjoyed ourselves and would do something similar again.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your balanced feedback and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall. Toledo and Segovia offer an incredible amount of history and heritage, and we understand that it's easy to wish for even more time to explore their monuments and stories in greater depth. We're glad that the tour delivered what was promised and that you felt well taken care of throughout the day. Comments like yours are especially valuable because they help us understand what travelers enjoy most and where they would like to spend additional time. Most importantly, we're delighted that you had a good experience and that you would consider joining a similar tour again in the future. That's one of the nicest compliments we can receive. Thank you for choosing Fun and Tickets, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Best regards, Fun and Tickets Team
The tour itself is very good, it is possible to make a panoramic tour of the two cities with observation (without entering) of the main points. The guide left to wish... without much charisma and even rough sometimes with the group... we had access to little information, always seeming in a hurry.
Prezado Cliente, Obrigado por participar do nosso passeio. Lamentamos não ter atendido às suas expectativas em relação ao guia e às informações fornecidas. Atenciosamente, A equipe da Fun and Tickets
Wonderful Beatriz Rafa Laura and the driver Luis Miguel did a great job we all made this tour a very very special experience the best !!!!
Good, but I bought Toledo and Segovia and I was told the night before I needed to change Segovia was very rich in history and information, great guide, the only thing was forcing lunch in partner restaurant. Already avila, which I did for not having the option I paid was only back in town, we did not climb the wall To get back in town would do it alone
It was very nice tour. She took us all the hidden areas, explained well, took her time to show us around. It was well planned and we enjoyed everything we saw and learned.
Dear sabinayi, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the time and effort our guide put into showing you all the hidden gems of Toledo and Segovia. We’re thrilled that the tour was well-planned and that you had a chance to learn and explore at a comfortable pace. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience soon! Warm regards and thanks from all of us at Fun&Tickets! 😊
