Join us on a captivating free tour of Segovia, where we'll explore not only the city's iconic landmarks but also uncover hidden gems that tourists often miss.
Tour Details
We'll meet at the indicated time in the heart of the old town to begin our free tour of Segovia. During the tour, we'll stroll through the historic centre of Segovia, admiring the facades of numerous houses belonging to ancient noble families and seeing many other iconic monuments, including the following:
- The Aqueduct of Segovia: as the history of this city cannot be understood without this monument, we'll first explain the origin of this great construction, admiring its impressive double arcade. It is 16 km (9.9 mi) long!
- Mirador de la Canaleja and Casa de los Picos: one of the most unique buildings in Segovia.
- Plaza de San Martín: in this square, next to the Plaza de Medina del Campo, we'll admire its Romanesque church, the Lozoya tower and the Casa de Solier, while we reveal the role these buildings played in the past as we approach the palace of Enrique IV.
- Plaza del Corpus: marks the entrance to the old Jewish quarter of Segovia, where the Jewish community lived until their expulsion in 1492.
- Plaza Mayor: located next to the church of San Miguel, where Isabella the Catholic was proclaimed Queen of Castile on December 13, 1474.
- Segovia Cathedral: built between the 16th and 18th centuries and considered one of the latest Gothic cathedrals in Spain and Europe.
- The Alcázar of Segovia: we'll go back to the time of King Carlos V to discover the fascinating history of this complex, considered one of the most beautiful monuments in Segovia. Do you know what links it has with the world of Walt Disney?
After a tour lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes, we'll end this free tour of Segovia by saying goodbye outside the Alcázar de Segovia.
Itinerary Order
Please keep in mind that, for organisational reasons, the order of visits described in this itinerary may vary.
Groups Size
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you are traveling with more people, we recommend checking out this Private Tour of Segovia.
