- Madrid
Duration: 11h
Live guide: English, Spanish
Find more to explore in Segovia with a guided walking tour and roundtrip transport from Madrid. Spanning centuries, Segovia is one of Spain's most ancient cities, home to the richest architectural legacy in the country dating back to the Roman Empire.
Your excursion to this beautiful World Heritage City begins at Azoguejo Square, in front of the impressive Aqueduct of Segovia. Count all 167 arches of one of the most well-preserved Roman artifacts in Europe, and snap a few photos to capture the scale of this ancient structure.
On your guided walking tour of Segovia, your licensed bilingual guide will narrate the history of each monument, reveal its secrets, and weave stories about prominent events and figures embedded in Segovia's rich history.
Walk on the cobblestones of Plaza Mayor and admire the 17th-century buildings that line this public square. Look up and admire the towering spires atop the Catedral de Segovia, echoing the structure of its Roman foundations.
Traverse to the Alcázar of Segovia, a stunning medieval castle standing guard over the city of Segovia and the Eresma River. Learn about its complex history – a feudal fortress, a palace for Spanish royalty, a state prison, and a military museum – as you explore the castle grounds atop its rocky perch.