UNESCO Day Trip: Ávila & Segovia
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Ávila's medieval walls
- Visit Segovia's Roman aqueduct
- Discover Segovia's Alcázar castle
- Enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch
- Experience UNESCO World Heritage sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Ávila and Segovia
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Round-trip transportation from Madrid
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: 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
- Tour operates in English; Spanish-speaking guides may be available upon request
- Children under 3 years old can join for free if seated on an adult's lap
- Please inform of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Bring a camera to capture historic landmarks
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
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
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. The company has the final right of admission to the tour.
Traveler reviews
Definitely Recommend!
Excellent tour of Ávila and Segovia. Beautiful tour out of Madrid. Our guide Rafael (Rafe), was excellent, fun and very knowledgeable about both cities. The lunch of steak, soup and wine was very delicious. The tour was on time throughout the day. There was quite alot of walking on uneven small cobblestone sidewalks that made mobility difficult for some. Personally, I would have liked to stop a little more often along the walking tour for photo opportunities.
Nice tour, not great value to
The viaduct at the start of the tour is impressive, but the guide dispersed the visitors to fend for themselves to find coffee and restroom facilities. Communication on start time was not well done, and we had to catch up with our group, missing the narrative. The radio communication was limited by distance, often times it was too great to hear the guide. Lunch was overrated, not living up to ‘gastrointestinal ‘ delight. Would not recommend this trip to friends.
Great tour!
Great tour with knowledgeable guide, the cities are beautiful and full of history. Appreciated how organized the tour was, with scheduled times for eating, touring, etc
Just one mix up regarding lunch
The tour and our guide Sarah were great . There was some confusion about our lunch that was included with the tour. We don’t feel it’s appropriate to combine those whose tickets provide for a “gastronomic meal “, versus a light snack.
Satisfied
The organizers worked hard to make sure that everything goes smoothly. The bus was comfortable, the guides gave clear directions. Maria was leading the tour in Spanish and English. Every tourist was given a device with the headphones so they could hear the narration while walking. Be prepared for a bit of walking on uneven surface but the attractions were worth it