Avila and Segovia day tour

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Day trip to Avila and Segovia from Madrid

On this day trip to Avila and Segovia from Madrid, discover two cities full of history and declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Stroll through their old towns, explore their monuments, and experience the cultural legacy of two of Spain’s most remarkable destinations.

Segovia tour

This tour of Segovia will take you to its three most iconic landmarks: the Aqueduct, the Cathedral, and the Alcázar.

As soon as you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the impressive Roman Aqueduct — a 2nd-century engineering marvel that once carried water from the Sierra de Guadarrama. Its most visible section stretches 800 meters and reaches 28 meters high, all built without mortar, using only stone on stone.

We’ll continue through the historic streets to Plaza Mayor, home to the Town Hall and the Church of San Miguel, where Queen Isabella I of Castile was crowned.

From the square, you’ll see the majestic façade of Segovia’s Cathedral of Santa María, the last great Gothic cathedral built in Spain.

If you’d like to visit the inside of the cathedral, you’ll have time to do so during your free time. Inside, you can admire the choir, the main altar, the grand pipe organs, and several chapels that reflect centuries of religious art and history.

The tour ends with a visit to the impressive Alcazar of Segovia, a former royal palace of the Kings of Castile. Its fairytale silhouette may look familiar — it was one of the castles that inspired the design of Disney’s famous castle.

Inside the Alcázar, you’ll explore some of its most notable rooms, including the Throne Room, Royal Chamber, Hall of Kings, and the Armory — all filled with rich history and medieval charm.

After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore the city, take photos, or enjoy local cuisine. You can pre-book a traditional lunch menu that includes judiones de La Granja, roasted suckling pig, and ponche segoviano for dessert — served with vanilla ice cream, bread, water, and wine.

If you prefer to eat on your own, we recommend two of Segovia’s most renownedrestaurants: Mesón Cándido and Casa Duque.

Ávila Tour

Your visit to Ávila offers the chance to explore one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Along the way, you’ll discover its impressive city walls, cobblestone streets, centuries-old churches, and noble palaces that speak to the city’s rich past. You’ll also follow in the footsteps of Saint Teresa of Jesus, Ávila’s most important historical figure, visiting key places tied to her life and spiritual legacy.

Before entering the city, we’ll stop at the Mirador de los Cuatro Postes, a viewpoint offering one of the best panoramic views of Ávila and its surrounding walls.

Ávila’s famous walls have protected the city since the 11th century. As you walk along them, you’ll be struck by their scale — more than 2 km long, with 90 towers and 9 gates, standing up to 12 meters tall and 3 meters thick. Largely untouched since their construction, these walls are considered the best-preserved medieval fortifications in the world.

Access to the walls allows you to walk along the fortress and enjoy views of the city and the walls from an elevated perspective.

After passing through the gates, we’ll continue exploring, including monuments integrated into the walls themselves — like the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, begun in Romanesque style and finished with Gothic touches.

We’ll also visit the Plaza Mayor, where the Town Hall is located, and stroll past noble mansions and palaces that reflect Ávila’s former splendor.

A highlight of the tour will be following the legacy of Saint Teresa of Jesus. We’ll visit key places related to her life, including the Church of San Juan and the Church of La Santa, built on the site of her family home, where her preserved bedroom now serves as a chapel.

After exploring Avila and Segovia, we return to Madrid with the feeling of having traveled back in time. Two cities full of history and heritage that are sure to leave a lasting impression — both in your memory and your photo album.