Avila and Segovia private tour from Madrid

O9948JDrods
2023-01-31
We wanted a private tours coz of our mother who is a bit slow. This tour given by Juan was all we needed. Nice car, great driver and beautiful scenery. Fully recommended if you want to see places in a nice comfortable way.
Brooke A
2022-11-21
We had Khan as our guide and he was extremely educated in the history if the cities. We absolutely loved learning from him! He was patient with us, fun to be around and a true professional. This tour was the best part of our trip! Worth every dime!!!

In Avila and Segovia private tour from Madrid you get hotel pickup and drop and English speaking tour guide services. Firstly you drive to Avila which around one hour and a quarter hour away from Madrid. Once in Avila we stop at the CUATRO POSTES viewpoint to enjoy the best view of the walls of Avila. After the viewpoint drive next to the walled city. In the walls of Avila there are nine monumental gates as entry and exit point. Then you have a private walking tour of Avila with your tour guide. You will see the few gates and very old Romanesque style churches. If you want you can climb on top of the ramparts to have a view of the city from the walls. Then you walk to the Plaza Mayor of Avila located right in the center of the walled city. We will also pass in front of the Cathedral of Avila which is the first gothic style cathedral of Spain. Its construction started in 1085 AD at the same time when the walls were being built. Avila is also the birthplace of Saint Teresa of Jesus who is one of the most venerated saints from Spain. You can visit the church dedicated to Saint Teresa of Avila.

MODERATE ACTIVITY

8 TO 10 HOURS

FROM 550 EUROS ONLY

Enjoy beautiful medieval cities of Avila and Segovia in a private tour from Madrid. Avila is famous for its medieval walls which are the best preserved walls of Spain. Segovia is famous for the Roman Aqueduct and the Alcazar Castle.

Avila is also famous for the Yema sweets and the beef steak. You can choose you have an early lunch in Avila. Late you will drive to Segovia enjoying the beautiful scenery that you find on the way. In Segovia you will see the 2000 years old Roman Aqueduct built to bring water to the city at that time. If you didn’t have lunch in Avila then you can choose to try the famous White Beans with the roasted suckling pig of Segovia. Enjoy a walking tour of the historical quarter of Segovia. In Segovia you can see beautiful old houses and churches. We pass through the Plaza Mayor of Segovia where we have the cathedral of Segovia. Finally we reach the Alcazar castle of Segovia. The Alcazar of Segovia is considered the Walt Disney castle of Spain.