Ratings & Reviews
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor
Guidekin's take
Best two cities in our Day Trips comparison. Two World Heritage cities with skip the line tickets to Segovia's Cathedral and Alcazar plus Avila's basilica: 4.78 from 11,523, our biggest Madrid base.
Trade-off: Groups run up to 35 per guide.
Last checked: August 27, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Overview
Guidekin summaryA 9 hour day trip from Madrid covering two World Heritage cities, with skip the line tickets to Segovia's Cathedral and Alcázar plus Ávila's Basilica of San Vicente included. Guided walks run in groups of up to 35 per guide; a drink and snack in Ávila is included, lunch is not.
Schedule & Availability
Runs daily
Departs: 09:00
Available year-round
This tour runs daily, departing at 09:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.
What's Included
Drink and Snack in Avila. No Lunch
Luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi
Visit with Radio Guide and Gift Headphones.
Basílica San Vicente Admission Ticket and Convento Santa Teresa de Jesús
Skip the line Cathedral of Segovia Admission Ticket
Skip the line Alcazar of Segovia Admission Ticket
Official Bilingual Guide - Spanish Group and English Group
What's Not Included
Gratuities
Itinerary
The Sierra de Guadarrama is a mountain range forming the main eastern section of the Sistema Central, the system of mountain ranges along the centre of the Iberian Peninsula. It is located between the systems Sierra de Gredos in the province of Ávila, and Sierra de Ayllón in the province of Guadalajara
Pass by
The Walls of Ávila in central Spain, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain.
Pass by
The Cathedral of Ávila is a Catholic church in Ávila in the south of Old Castile, Spain. It is in the Romanesque and Gothic architectural traditions. It was planned as a cathedral-fortress, its apse being one of the turrets of the city walls
Pass by
The Basilica de los Santos Hermanos Mártires, Vicente, Sabina y Cristeta, best known as Basilica de San Vicente, is a church in Ávila, Spain. It is one of the best examples of Romanesque architecture in the country.
30 min
Admission included
The Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa is a church and convent located in Ávila, Spain. It was built by the Order of Discalced Carmelites in the 17th century, supposedly on the site where Saint Teresa of Ávila was born
30 min
Admission included
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It is one of the best-preserved elevated Roman aqueducts and the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms
30 min
Segovia Cathedral is the Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral located in the main square of the city of Segovia, in the community of Castile-Leon, Spain. The church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was built in a Gothic style in the mid-16th century.
1h
Admission included
The Alcázar of Segovia is a medieval alcázar located in the city of Segovia, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Rising out on a rocky crag above the confluence of two rivers near the Guadarrama mountains, it is one of the most distinctive castle-palaces in Spain by virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship
1h
Admission included
Departure & Return
Start pointDeparture Point: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 09.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs.
End pointDeparture Point: Calle de San Bernardo, 7, 28013 Madrid at 09.00 am - Outside the commercial gallery. Checking - 08:30 hrs.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. The company has the final right of admission to the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |