Day Trips

Segovia & Avila Day Trip from Madrid with Optional Lunch

Admire the picturebook old towns of Ávila and Segovia, two of the oldest, most beautiful cities in Spain. Walk along the imposing city walls at Ávila with an expert guide and see the Alcazar de Segovia, believed to have inspired the Disney Castle!

Highlights

Ávila is known for the great fortified walls that surround the medieval city
Tour around the magnificent churches and towers in the city along with an expert guide
Explore the elegant ‘Lady of Cathedrals,’ the Ávila Cathedral
Visit Segovia’s legendary aqueduct that dates back to 2,000 years
Take in the magical views of the Alcazar Castle and gardens

Inclusions

Round-trip bus transfers to and from Madrid
Monolingual or bilingual guide (depending on the season)
Entry into key attractions
Touristic or gastronomic lunch (optional)

Exclusions

Food and beverages that are otherwise not specified
Hotel pick-up and dropoff

Discounted Tickets

Ages 0-5yrs go free (lunch not included, bookings required) Children aged 6-15yrs and seniors aged 65+yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

Tour Timings

Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 9 AM to 6 PM

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Depart Madrid in a comfortable air-conditioned bus and relax onboard as you travel to your first stop, Ávila. Along the way, your guide will give you little tidbits about this fascinating medieval city, the birthplace of Saint Teresa. Once you reach, go along on a walking tour along the winding streets of Old Town and stumble upon Romanesque style churches, Gothic palaces and the Ávila Cathedral. Visit the fortified walls of the city and picture yourself transported back to the 11th century. Here you will be given some time to explore the place on your own.

At the designated time, meet your guide again to continue onwards to Segovia. If you have chosen it as an option during check out, you get to enjoy a wonderful lunch. In case you haven’t chosen lunch as an option, you will have an hour and a half of free time for lunch. Use this time to also pay a visit to the stunning Roman aqueduct, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Spain. After you’re done exploring, meet your guide in front of the Segovia Cathedral, the last Gothic cathedral built in the country.

Amble along the old Jewish Quarter of the city, towards the Alcazar of Segovia. Marvel at the magical beauty of the 11th-century palace that was the inspiration behind Walt Disney’s Cinderella Palace! Your guide will give you a tour of the site and explain its fascinating history and construction.

Important Information

From 1 Apr to 31 Oct, the tour is monolingual and is available in English
From 1 Nov to 31 Mar, the tour is bilingual and is available in English and Spanish
Please wear comfortable shoes as a moderate amount of walking is to be expected
Tourist Lunch includes: "La Granja" white beans, Segovian-style stuffed veal with garnish and dessert. Drinks not included.
Gastronomic Lunch includes: "La Granja" white beans, roasted suckling pig and ponche cake with ice cream. Red wine, mineral water and coffee.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your guide
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Meeting Point

Meet your tour guide at Julià Travel Tours & Tickets (Calle de San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid, Spain)
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