Segovia from Madrid with the Cathedral and Alcázar
A half-day trip to Segovia from Madrid with a local guide and audio system, and the option of tickets to the Cathedral and the Alcázar. Roman aqueduct included.
4.6247 reviews
Practical details
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Segovia in half a day from Madrid: Roman aqueduct, Cathedral and Alcázar
- Local guide with an audio-guide system
- Option of tickets to the Cathedral and the Alcázar of Segovia
- A private tour option with hotel pickup is available
Our take
This is a good pick if Segovia is what really interests you and you'd rather give it half a day than stretch the day to two cities. At a 42-euro base price it is one of the most affordable trips in the cluster, with a local guide, an audio system and the chance to add entries to the Cathedral and the Alcázar. The Roman aqueduct, the Casa de los Picos and the Plaza Mayor are part of the walking route. What's worth knowing before you book: the options system. Entries to the Cathedral and the Alcázar are NOT in the base price — they are extras depending on the version you choose — so check carefully what you book to avoid a surprise. And an operational warning that comes up in the reviews: you must arrive on time at the meeting point; some travellers have lost the tour over a few minutes' delay. The guide's English level can be uneven, in case that is your language. It is not wheelchair accessible.
What's included
- Air-conditioned coach transport
- Local guide
- Audio-guide system
- Guided walking tour of Segovia (if you choose the option)
- Entry to the Alcázar of Segovia (if you choose the option)
- Guided visit or entry to Segovia Cathedral (if you choose the option)
Not included
- Food and drink
- Entries and visits not selected among the extras (Cathedral, Alcázar)
- Gratuities
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes: the Segovia visit is on foot, with slopes and cobblestones
- Water and a snack (food is not included)
- Clothing suited to the season: Segovia is at a higher altitude than Madrid
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users: the tour is not adapted
- Anyone who assumes they get into the Cathedral and the Alcázar without checking the booked option
Things to keep in mind
- Entries to the Cathedral and the Alcázar are an option: it depends on the version you book
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early; one review warns of missing the tour for arriving late
- The tour is bilingual; one review notes the guide's English level as improvable
Meeting point
Julià Travel Madrid, C. de San Nicolás, 15, Centro, 28013 Madrid (next to Plaza de Ramales)
The meeting point is the Julià Travel office at calle San Nicolás, 15, next to Plaza de Ramales. The trip ends at Plaza de Oriente (underground car park, Level -2). Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure: one review mentions missing the tour for not arriving on time.
The experience
What you'll see
Segovia packs into its historic centre a Roman aqueduct almost 2,000 years old, a Gothic cathedral and an alcázar that looks like something out of a fairy tale. This half-day trip covers it with a local guide from Madrid, with the option to enter the Cathedral and the Alcázar.
- Aqueduct of Segovia: the great Roman engineering work, raised without mortar, the city's symbol.
- Casa de los Picos and Plaza Mayor: the walking route climbs through the historic streets, passing the Casa de los Picos — with its 617 granite points on the facade — up to the Plaza Mayor.
- Segovia Cathedral: one of the last Gothic cathedrals in Spain, on the Plaza Mayor. Visitable inside depending on the option you book.
- Alcázar of Segovia: the castle on the crag at the meeting of two rivers, which inspired Disney's Snow White castle. Entry included depending on the option.
How it works
The meeting point is the Julià Travel office at calle San Nicolás, 15, next to Plaza de Ramales. Arrive at least 15 minutes early: one review warns of missing the tour for arriving late. The trip ends at Plaza de Oriente, in the underground car park (Level -2).
The journey is by air-conditioned coach and the visit is done with a local guide and an audio-guide system. The total duration is around 5 hours, including travel; depending on the group size it can extend by up to 30 minutes.
The key thing about the format: entries to the Cathedral and the Alcázar are options. There are versions with Alcázar entry, with a guided visit to the Cathedral, with Cathedral entry on your own, or without entries. Check carefully which version you book.
Who I'd recommend it to
- If Segovia is your priority and you'd rather give it half a day than link it with another city.
- If you want an affordable trip with a local guide.
- If you want to be able to choose whether or not to go into the Cathedral and the Alcázar.
- If a half-day trip that leaves the rest of your day free suits you.
Who I would NOT recommend it to
- If you assume you get into the Cathedral and the Alcázar without checking the option. Here the entries are extras; confirm the version carefully.
- If you tend to arrive at the last minute: punctuality is strict and there are reviews from travellers who lost the tour.
- If your language is English and you want a flawless commentary: one review notes the guide's level as improvable.
- If mobility is an issue. The Segovia visit is on foot through the historic centre, with slopes and cobblestones.
Accessibility
Not recommended for wheelchair users: the Segovia visit is on foot through the historic centre, with slopes, steps and cobbled pavement.
Cancellation policy
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. After that, no refund applies. The 'Reserve now and pay later' option is available.
Frequently asked questions
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