Segovia &Toledo





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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Spanish history and culture with our Segovia and Toledo Tour. In just one day, you'll discover the timeless charm of two UNESCO World Heritage Cities. Explore the ancient Roman aqueduct and fairytale Alcazar in Segovia, before delving into the medieval streets and majestic cathedral of Toledo. With comfortable buses, round-trip transportation and expert bilingual guides, this tour offers the perfect combination of sightseeing and relaxation. Join us and experience the best of Spain's historical treasures in a single day. INCLUDES: ✅ Live guides (English and Spanish). ✅ Transport (Madrid > Segovia > Toledo > Madrid). Walking tour in Segovia. Free time to explore Segovia. ✅ Walking tour in Segovia. Free time to explore Toledo. ✅ OPTION - Entrance to the Alcazar of Segovia with guide.
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One of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts and the foremost symbol of Segovia
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 Alcázar was originally built as a fortress but has served as a royal palace, a state prison, a Royal Artillery College and a military academy since then. It is currently used as a museum and a military archives building.
Enjoy and explore the city of the three cultures and the coexistence of the Jewish, Moorish and Christians for centuries.
The Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, originally known as the Ibn Shushan Synagogue is a museum and former synagogue. Erected in 1180, according to an inscription on a beam, it is disputably considered the oldest synagogue building in Europe still standing. It is now owned and preserved by the Catholic Church.
The Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes is an Isabelline style monastery built by the Catholic Monarchs in XV century. 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.
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo is a Roman Catholic and It is the seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Toledo. 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.
The Church of St Stephen is one of a number of medieval churches in Segovia and It dates from the 12th century and is noted for its Romanesque bell tower.
The Iglesia de Santo Tomé is a church founded after the reconquest of this city by King Alfonso VI of León. It appears quoted in the 12th century, as constructed on the site of an old mosque of the 11th century. This mosque, together with other mosques in the city, were used as Christian churches without major changes since in the taking of the city there was no destruction of buildings. You can admire the famous paintress from El Greco "The Burial of the Count of the Orgaz"
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants under 4 years old are free
Reviews(51)
Tarmara was friendly and good though we were the only two English speaking persons, she was able to speak English and Spanish back and forth. Well done beautiful lady!😎👍
Everything worked perfectly. The Mariana guide was excellent. Beautiful cities, you got to know superficially. There are churches, castle to be visited, but on a quick tour you can't make. The ideal would be to make a tour every day to take advantage of all the delays.
We had a great guide, Ophelia. She was very knowledgeable and kind. We enjoyed both cities very much!
The tour is good and you get to know the most important things about each city. Mariano is an excellent, friendly and fun guide. Answer any questions. The transport was comfortable but it was too hot. It lacks air conditioning and the return was torture.
Very good experience, but I recommend doing the tour in two days if possible. Segovia, the best for me.
The tour overall was good. The tour guide (Ofelia) for the English speaking group, to Segovia was excellent. The tour bus driver to Segovia and Toledo was also very good. The seats were comfortable and the bus had a working air conditioner. There was not much leg room between seats and some passengers complained when seats were reclined. The afternoon return trip, was disappointing. The tour guide for the English speaking group was switched in the afternoon. The person that gave the afternoon portion of the tour did not do as well of a job showing and explaining the highlights of Toledo. This left us disappointed with the Toledo portion of the tour. On the return trip to Madrid, the tour bus was switched to the company’s (Big Bus) double decker. The bus was in poor condition. The air conditioner on the bus was working poorly, some seats had no AC vents and the bus was extremely hot. Several seats didn’t recline nor had working recliner handles. Disappointed with the poor condition of the bus.
It would be better to sign the boarding point because several tours depart from the same place. At the time of the return or when we were going from one city to another, the buses were not in the same place they stopped, and it was kind of confused too! The guides leave walking and don't wait for everyone, so it's best to research before and see what points should be visited so you don't get frustrated!
The cities are beautiful, worth seeing them, but the time is short to visit both on the same day. It would be more interesting a day for each one, which would also allow you to enter some of the attractions. The bus was quite comfortable, but it didn't have a bathroom. The schedules were respected, but the service of the guides was not very profitable. In Segovia, the Guide accompanied the group who had bought the guided visit to the Alcazar. In Toledo, the group was too big to hear her explain the city, and on the panoramic tour the bus sound was bad. There was a stop at a "sword factory" that was not informed when purchasing the ride, as well as not informed that the exit of the bus would be from one place in Madrid and the arrival, in another, more distant, from where it was necessary to move on its own. In general, the tour is worth it, but if the intention is only to know superficially each place and on its own, using the company's tour as a means of transport.
Autonomous visits: morning trip to Toledo, with the Guide Clara. Very interesting, with the care of sharing stories and curiosities about the sites and monuments where we were passing. Returning to Madrid for lunch. In the afternoon, I went to Segovia, also interesting but with another Guide who did not have the same level of English, and sometimes did not notice the explanations about the monuments.
We especially liked the bilingual tour-guide “Alejandra” who kept us informed, entertained and kept her cool when the returning bus experienced a minor delay. It’s not easy herding a group of rambunctious tourists through two renown cities.



