Get up close and personal with Spain and its rich history on a day tour to Ávila and Segovia. Relax as you are taken to visit the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesus in Ávila. Then see the Aqueduct of Segovia and stop off at the stunning castle, Alcázar.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Ávila, the birthplace of Santa Teresa de Jesus, the writer of the Counter Reformation
- Gaze upon the fortified walls and towers of Ávila
- See the Aqueduct of Segovia, one of the best preserved monuments on the Iberian Peninsula
- Admire Alcázar, a beautiful ancient castle that appears to be in the shape of a ship
Full description
Meet with your group in central Madrid 15 minutes in advance of the tour. Travel towards the city of Ávila on an air-conditioned bus. Upon arrival, embark on a guided walking tour of the Old Town to discover the impressive history of the city. See Romanesque style churches, Gothic palaces, and a fortified cathedral dating back to the the Middle Ages. Visit the well-preserved walls of Ávila hear of the events that they have witnessed throughout the centuries. Marvel at the fortification and towers, which have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore the other areas of the town.
Meet your guide again at the designated time to continue the tour to Segovia. If you decided to include the option, enjoy a wonderful gastronomic menu for lunch. Alternatively, enjoy some free time in the city to see other sites, such as the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia.
Meet your guide again in front of the Cathedral for a guided tour of the city. Walk through the old Jewish quarter of the city, following your guide towards the Alcazar of Segovia. Enjoy a guided visit of the site and marvel at its spectacular architecture which served as inspiration for a famous Disney film.
Includes
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Individual audioguide system
- Monolingual or bilingual guide (depending on option booked)
- Lunch (depending on option booked)
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Segovia (until March 31, 2020)
- Entrance to the Convent of Santa Teresa (until March 31, 2020)
- Entrance to the Walls of Ávila
- Entrance to the Alcázar of Segovia
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (depending on option booked)
- Drinks and other services not specified above
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Julia Travel office (next to Plaza de Ramales), Calle de San Nicolás, 15, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Please keep in mind that the excursion includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended
- The duration of the tour includes the round-trip transfers to the destination
- Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions
- The local partner reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary without prior notice due to force majeure reasons
