Segovia Guided Afternoon Tour from Madrid
Description
Embark on a captivating evening escape to Segovia, a medieval gem and UNESCO World Heritage site. From Madrid. The adventure begins at the awe-inspiring Roman Aqueduct, an engineering masterpiece that has stood for nearly two millennia. As you stroll through the narrow streets of the old Jewish quarter, you'll encounter the unique House of Peaks and the Romanesque Church of San Martin, each telling tales of a rich multicultural past. Wander along cobblestone streets in the historic center, leading to the vibrant Plaza Mayor, the beating heart of Segovian life. Here, you'll marvel at the exterior of the majestic Gothic Cathedral (optional entry), the last of its kind built in Spain. The tour culminates with a view of the Alcázar, a fortress that once served as a royal residence and now dominates the urban landscape. This experience will immerse you in Segovia's rich history and architectural beauty, offering a perfect blend of culture, art, and medieval charm.
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Itinerary
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a monumental Roman engineering marvel in Spain, constructed between the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD during the reigns of Emperors Domitian, Trajan, or Hadrian. Spanning approximately 16 kilometers from the Río Frío springs to the city, its most iconic section features 167 granite arches rising to 28.5 meters at its highest point in Plaza del Azoguejo
Casa de los picos
Segovia's main square
Gothic Cathedral
Alcazar Castle
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(83)
Lovely trip through Segovia with beautiful views of the city and surrounding countryside. However, our guide spoke in English and Spanish and switched between the two so fast I could not comprehend most of the information she shared about our tour.
Plan to go FAST through this tour. We practically sprinted for the duration of the tour. Zero time to do anything other than hurry from point to point as the guide huffs and puffs her way in a loop around the town. Now that said, Segovia is beautiful and any opportunity to go there shouldnt be missed.
Segovia is interesting enough but the experience depends on the guide. Ours, whose name we don’t know as he never did a proper introduction was unengaged at best. We spent the first wasted 15 minutes searching for toilets ( when all along there was a decent public restroom outside the cathedral - why didn’t he know?) and then had to prompt him for information on the featured and striking aqueduct, which he mumbled through. He also made some inappropriate sexist remarks about a nearby female attendee within earshot of my wife. He barely made reference to the Jewish quarter which was supposed to be part of the tour. After the cathedral - adequate from him - we went our own way to be rid of him. There was no follow up info or dialogue on the bus ride back. This might have been a worthwhile tour with a competent and engaging guide.
Perfect length of time and very informative. 1/2 English 1/2 Spanish. Inoa was our guide and she did a great job.
Very good tour, I recommend not taking it on bridge dates because it is all collapsed. Lola was amazing, very didactic, concerned and attentive.
Our tour guide was very informative and quite humorous. The town of Segovia was cute. I would do another tour like this.
This is a short tour covering highlights in Segovia. Juan did a great job showing the highlights and giving a lot of interesting information. He also provided all information in Spanish and English and did an excellent job with it.
Excellent guide Ana Cristina. Very good explanation. Always attentive to orient ourselves and address our concerns.
Great way to see Segovia! I didn't have a lot of time to sightsee while here for work and this tour was perfect. We stayed on schedule and our was very knowledgeable. A half day tour means there's not a lot of time to linger in each place but I learned way more than visiting on my own. Highly recommend!
the itinerary was well thought out and the tour guide was well informed. The bus was first rate. Well worth the money
