Cuatro Postes viewpoint overlooking the walls of Ávila
San Pedro Church at Plaza del Mercado Grande in Ávila
Ávila City Hall at Plaza del Mercado Chico
Convent of Saint Teresa of Jesus in Ávila
Gateway to the medieval walls of Ávila
Tourist group with guide next to the walls of Ávila
Segovia Aqueduct seen from below in low angle
Royal chambers of the Alcázar of Segovia
Armor hall of the Alcázar of Segovia
Segovia Cathedral, the Lady of Cathedrals
Throne room of the Alcázar of Segovia
Plaza Mayor of Segovia with the Cathedral in the background
Side view of the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
Calle Real of Segovia, main artery of the historic center
Roman She-wolf sculpture in Segovia
Exterior view of the Alcázar of Segovia
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Ávila & Segovia in One Day: Medieval Walls Meets Roman Aqueduct

Discover two World Heritage cities in one day: medieval walls, Roman aqueduct, Alcázar, cathedrals and free time to explore at your own pace.

Duration

11h

Departure

09:00

Languages

Español, English

Price from

54€ / person

About this tour

This full-day excursion allows you to discover two jewels of Castilla y León in a single day, without worrying about transport or tickets. You will depart from the Visitor Center in central Madrid in a comfortable air-conditioned bus. First you will arrive in Ávila, where you will make a panoramic stop at Los Cuatro Postes viewpoint to enjoy views of its walls and then have time to explore the historic center, visit the Cathedral or follow in the footsteps of Santa Teresa. Then you will head to Segovia, where your guide will accompany you on a walking tour through the aqueduct, Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and the surroundings of the Alcázar. Afterwards you will have free time to enter the Alcázar (depending on option), have lunch on your own and continue exploring the city before returning to Madrid at the end of the day.

Highlights

  • Round-trip transport Madrid → Ávila → Segovia → Madrid in air-conditioned bus
  • Official guide in Spanish and English throughout the tour
  • Visit to the walls of Ávila and its historic center
  • Visit to the Roman Aqueduct, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral and Alcázar of Segovia
  • Free time in both cities to eat, stroll and take photos
  • Individual headphones to follow the explanations comfortably

Itinerary

09:00
Departure from Visitor Center (San Bernardo 5, Madrid)
10:30
Panoramic stop at Los Cuatro Postes viewpoint
10:45
Arrival in Ávila - Guided tour of walls and historic center
12:00
Free time in Ávila - Cathedral, San Vicente Basilica, Santa Teresa sites
13:00
Departure to Segovia
14:00
Arrival in Segovia - Free time for lunch
15:30
Guided tour: Aqueduct, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral and Alcázar area
17:00
Visit to the Alcázar of Segovia (entrance included depending on option)
18:00
Free time to explore the Jewish Quarter
19:00
Meeting point for return
20:30
Estimated arrival in Madrid

What you'll see

Walls of Ávila

The best preserved medieval walls in Europe

Historic center of Ávila

Gothic cathedral and places linked to Santa Teresa of Jesus

Basilica of San Vicente

Jewel of Romanesque architecture

Aqueduct of Segovia

Symbol of the city, masterpiece of Roman engineering

Segovia Cathedral

The "Lady of Cathedrals", last Gothic cathedral in Spain

Alcázar of Segovia

Castle-palace shaped like a ship's bow with spectacular views

Jewish Quarter of Segovia

Medieval streets with historic charm

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Includes

  • Round-trip air-conditioned bus transport
  • Official guide in Spanish and English
  • Panoramic stop at Los Cuatro Postes viewpoint (Ávila)
  • Free time in Ávila to explore walls, historic center and basilica
  • Transfer to Segovia and walking tour of the historic center
  • Tickets to the Alcázar and Cathedral of Segovia (depending on option)
  • Free time in Segovia to visit monuments, eat and stroll
  • Individual headphones during guided visits

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

Visitor Center – San Bernardo 5, Madrid (zona Gran Vía)

Visitor Center at Calle San Bernardo 5, near Gran Vía. Look for our guide with the yellow umbrella. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.

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Practical information

  • ·Comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing recommended
  • ·Not wheelchair accessible
  • ·Service animals allowed
  • ·Space for strollers and hand luggage on the bus

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