Things to Do in Segovia
Join us on a tour that will explore the following elements: Segovia 's history, art, and architecture. A free introductory tour of one of Spain's most beautiful cities.
We'll begin our tour at the famous Segovia Aqueduct , telling you about its history, origins, and what it means to the people of Segovia today.
We'll discuss the three cultures of Segovia and their origins. We'll explore the majestic streets of Segovia, visiting the exteriors of the Casa de los Picos and Segovia Cathedral . We'll stroll through the manor houses , the Palace of Henry IV , the Jewish quarter of Segovia , the Plaza de San Martín , the Plaza Mayor , and many other places of interest.
Join us if you want a tour that gives you a general idea of Segovia, along with interesting facts and tips on where to eat the best suckling pig in Segovia or taste the best Segovian punch .
This activity ends at one of the most important points of the city, the Alcázar of Segovia , located very close to one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the town, the Mirador Eresma .
Book now and enjoy much more than just a tour! At the end of the tour, we'll give you a special discount on local products and a free tasting , so you can enjoy the best of Segovia's cuisine whenever you want. A unique opportunity to savor Segovia and take home a delicious souvenir!
👀 Reservations for more than 6 people 👀
- Group reservations of more than 6 people must pay €10 per person aged 15 and over and €5 for each attendee under that age.
- The amount must be paid in cash to our guides at the meeting point before the activity begins to be admitted.
- If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
Segovia is a place to fall in love with at first sight. Walking along Calle Real, we will discover the most emblematic monuments that make the city a World Heritage Site . However, to know its true essence, you have to get lost in its narrow streets and explore its lesser-known corners. I invite you to a tour "beyond the aqueduct", where we will discover the secrets of the city, learn its history, understand its evolution over the centuries and enjoy its landscapes .
Route:
- Aqueduct
- Canaleja viewpoint
- House of Peaks
- Alhóndiga
- Medina del Campo Square
- Old prison
- Hall Walk
- Jewry
- Cathedral and Plaza Mayor
- Antonio Machado House Museum
- St. Stephen's Square
- Canonries
- Alcazar
Are you ready to discover Segovia's best kept secrets and live an experience beyond what you imagined?
Come and live a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE in my beautiful hometown. Enjoy its streets, charming corners, monuments, cultural life, gastronomy, and much more. I look forward to seeing you here.
Come to Segovia and live a UNIQUE EXPERIENCE. Don't let anyone tell you about it, just come! I'm waiting for you. You'll fall in love with Segovia.
Note: In the hypothetical case of not reaching a minimum of 5 people, the tour will not be conducted, and the walkers will be notified in advance.
📢 READ TO THE END. IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Free Tour of the Alcázar of Segovia.
On this tour we invite you to discover one of the emblems of the city , the so-called castle of the Castilian Kings.
It will be a unique opportunity to learn about the history of this monument, the most visited in the city and one of the most visited in Castile and León.
If you've ever wanted to know what it would be like to live in a castle, this is your chance to find out.
The visit will also be accompanied by radio guides that will provide us with greater quality, and the explanations will also be accompanied by images that will take us back in time and make the visit more immersive and easier to follow.
Don't think twice! Come and discover why our Alcázar is said to be "the prow of Castile" and why it was one of the favourite castles of kings in the Middle Ages.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️
- Entry to the Alcázar entails a fixed price (as a group) of €5 per person which must be paid at the beginning of the visit.
- The entrance fee is NOT included in the visit, since our guided tour IS a free tour model.
- Entrance to the Alcázar does NOT include the climb to the Juan II Tower.
SEGOVIANDO
a "very nice" tour
Would you like to discover this Castilian gem in a different way?
Join Segoviando and you won't regret it!
With Segoviando you will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful walk through the heart of this incredible medieval city.
In addition to explanations of the city's most emblematic monuments , I will reveal to you some legends and secrets that are jealously guarded by its monuments and that have marked the vast tradition of Segovia.
Are you ready?
Free tour experience Segovia!
Fall in love with Segovia on this guided tour where you will see the main monuments and understand why the city has been a World Heritage Site since 1985.
Our guided tour will begin at the foot of the jewel in the crown, the great Roman Aqueduct , which has seen so many centuries and civilizations pass through its arches.
After that, we will set off to explore this medieval city with its Romanesque churches and noble palaces, which saw Isabella the Catholic proclaim herself Queen of Castile.
We will thus arrive at the last Gothic Cathedral in Spain, which from the highest point in the city manages to amaze everyone who contemplates it.
Finally, we will end at the foot of the Alcázar, that castle that many say is shaped like a ship and others claim that it resembles a castle of princes and princesses.
What monuments will we discover?
- Aqueduct (start of the tour)
- Canaleja viewpoint
- House of Peaks
- Alhóndiga-grain warehouse
- Medina del Campo Square
- Jewry
- Cathedral and Plaza Mayor.
- Merced Square.
- Canonries-religious quarter
- Alcázar (end of the tour)
Don't hesitate! Come with me and discover why Segovia is a city that people always want to return to.
With this Cathedral and Episcopal Palace ticket, you'll discover two of the tower's main attractions. It also includes a visit to the Cathedral tower. Amazing!
Free tour of the essentials of Segovia, from the Aqueduct to the Alcázar. Small groups, no rush or crowds. Local, autonomous and independent guide.
An unforgettable visit to an essential city.
The tour starts at the Aqueduct (next to Cándido ) and ends at the Alcázar .
The monument that welcomes us to the city , its history, will set the pace of the visit. We will go up Calle Real visiting the Casa de los Picos (Mirador de la Canaleja/Church of San Millán). We will then arrive at the Plaza de Medina del Campo (Hª de los Comuneros/Juan Bravo, Palace of San Martín (Enrique IV), passing by the Church of San Martín (12th century) and the Casa de la Lectura (former prison, 15th century).
The Jewish Quarter and the Old Great Synagogue
Afterwards, we'll arrive at the Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and the Church of San Miguel . Next, we'll pass through the Canonjías neighborhood, the Convent of San José (Discalced Carmelites) , and end at the Alcázar.
Itinerary:
- AQUEDUCT (meeting and starting point) 2nd century
- Mirador de la Canaleja Church of San Millán (11th century)
- House of the Peaks (15th century)
- Medina del Campo Square (History of the Communards) 16th century
- San Martín Palace (15th century)
- Church of San Martín (12th century)
- Old Royal Prison (15th century)
- The Jewish Quarter: Old Great Synagogue
- Cathedral (16th century)
- Plaza Mayor
- Convent of San José (Discalced Carmelites) 16th century
- Church of San Andrés, 12th century
- The Alcázar (End of the tour)
DOG FRIENDLY OF COURSE🐕🦺
Important information for the traveler:
MAKE RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS BEFORE YOUR VISIT. SEGOVIA GETS PACKED ON WEEKENDS AND BANK HOLIDAYS.
See you at CANDIDO'S CORNER, next to the Aqueduct. I'm wearing a GREEN CAP and a RAINBOW UMBRELLA.
Enjoy Segovia through its legends and mysteries, on a surprising tour filled with enigmas and legends, and with stories that will leave you speechless, where reality and fantasy intertwine.
During the activity, we will walk through the historic center, beginning by discovering the legend of Alfonso VI the Brave about the reconquest of Madrid.
Our guides will surprise you with the mystery of the Devil's Bridge in Segovia before walking through one of the city's most emblematic viewpoints, the Mirador de la Canaleja , where we will immerse ourselves in the legend of the dead woman .
We'll pass through the Plaza de Medina del Campo to learn the mysterious story behind the queen's hair. As we enter the Jewish Quarter, we'll learn about the legend of the Casa de los Picos , one of the city's most iconic monuments. What was Philip II's secretary, Antonio Pérez, hiding?
The story of the Jewish woman known as Marisaltos is another of the great Segovian legends that we will tell you along with the mysteries that await the Plaza Mayor , the Marqués del Arco Street or the Canonjías neighborhood.
While we admire the beauty of the city At dusk, we will end with one of the most tragic stories that the Alcázar of Segovia holds within its walls.
👀 Reservations for more than 6 people 👀
- Group reservations of more than 6 people must pay €10 per person aged 15 and over and €5 for each attendee under that age.
- The amount must be paid in cash to our guides at the meeting point before the activity begins to be admitted.
- If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance.
