Segovia and Avila Private Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup from Madrid
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Segovia's Roman aqueduct and Alcázar castle
- Walk along Avila's medieval city walls
- Enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch in Avila
- Discover the rich history of two UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Experience personalized attention on a private tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Madrid
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Avila
- Entrance fees to Segovia's Alcázar and Avila's Walls
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
Itinerary
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
The Walls of Ávila in central Spain, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain.
The Cathedral of Ávila is a Catholic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain. It is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions. It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls
The Basilica de los Santos Hermanos Mártires, Vicente, Sabina y Cristeta, best known as Basilica de San Vicente, is a church in Ávila, Spain. It is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.
The Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa is a church and convent located in Ávila, Spain. It was built by the Order of Discalced Carmelites in the 17th century, supposedly on the site where Saint Teresa of Ávila was born
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts and the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms
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
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring historic sites
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
Good to know
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Traveler reviews
Don’t miss Avila and especially Segovia
Frederick took us to Avila for a wonderful visit to this “walled” city. He was so nice! We had lunch at an excellent restaurant in Segovia and then Laura took us on a tour there. She lives in Segovia and was so knowledgeable about every site we visited. Be prepared for a lot of walking, stairs, and steep streets.
Spain
Laura was an excellent guide. Frederico was too accommodating to people who were physically incapable of doing the tour. It should have been made clear that to them that they were holding up 45 others.
Great tour!
Our experience was very good! Our guide was Frederico, very cool, and Laura in Segovia, who definitely left the experience much more special. It is well run, but we thought it gave to see everything that was important in Avila, we just missed a free time to stroll in Segovia (the free time only gave to lunch in the place indicated by the company). But for those who want to optimize and do both, it is well worth it.
The Royal Vist
Arantxa was an amazing guide. She was very knowledgeable and Pablo, our driver, was great too! The drive went quickly, and we hand plenty of time to souvenir shop. To top it off the weather was perfect! This trip was the best!
Historic Spain
Thank you to Arantxa and Enrico for a great experience to remember for a lifetime. We asked to see historic Spain and that is exactly what they delivered. They were both professional and attentive to the party’s needs. Highly recommend.