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Segovia, Aqueduct to Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A Roman aqueduct still standing after 2,000 years. A synagogue hidden inside a church. A fairytale castle perched on a rock. Discover Segovia from end to end with Begoña Horcajo, an official tour guide of Castile and León who specialises in her home city. Enjoy her audio guide at your pace, stop & start when you want to!

-Start beneath the towering arches of the Roman aqueduct and hear how it was built
-Admire the sgraffito patterns that decorate Segovia’s old façades
-Explore the former Jewish Quarter and its synagogue turned church
-See the Gothic cathedral and stop for coffee in the Plaza Mayor
-Take in sweeping views over the Eresma Valley
-Finish at the Alcázar, a fortress turned royal palace
-19 stops, about 90 minutes at your own pace

Perfect for a day trip from Madrid. Alcázar and cathedral entry are not included, so buy tickets to visit after the tour. Wear comfortable shoes for the hills. Download the tour over Wi-Fi before you go; it then works offline.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Plaza Azoguejo
1, 40001 Segovia, Spain

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End point

Plaza Reina Victoria Eugenia
s/n, 40003 Segovia, Spain

The tour ends in front of the Alcázar de Segovia.

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Acueducto de Segovia (pass by)

Start beneath the towering granite arches of Segovia’s Roman aqueduct, built without mortar nearly 2,000 years ago. Your guide Begoña, an official guide of Castile and León, explains how it was built and how it carried water to the city for centuries.
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Calle Real de Segovia (pass by)

Walk up the old Royal Street, the medieval road into the city. Look out for sgraffito, the intricate patterns scratched into plaster that decorate Segovia’s façades, and learn how this local craft became one of the city’s trademarks.
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Mirador de la Canaleja (pass by)

Pause at this viewpoint for sweeping views of the Sierra de Guadarrama, declared a national park in 2013. It’s a perfect spot to get your bearings and see why Segovia was built high on a rock between two rivers.
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Casa de los Picos (pass by)

See the striking House of the Spikes, its façade covered in hundreds of diamond-shaped granite points. Hear the stories and legends behind its unusual design, and why this 15th-century mansion is one of the most photographed houses in Segovia.
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St. Martin Gate (pass by)

Stand where the San Martín Gate once guarded the entrance to the walled city, beside the Casa de los Picos. Hear how Segovia’s medieval walls and gates protected the city, and why this gate was pulled down in the 19th century to make way for traffic.
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Plaza de Medina del Campo (pass by)

Discover how Christians, Jews and Muslims shaped Segovia’s history, then step into a square framed by the Romanesque Church of San Martín, its arcaded porch, and a statue of the local rebel leader Juan Bravo.
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Corpus Christi (pass by)

Enter Segovia’s former Jewish Quarter and discover the Main Synagogue that was turned into the Corpus Christi church. Hear the story of the city’s Jewish community and what happened to it in 1492.
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Plaza Mayor (pass by)

Reach the lively Plaza Mayor, the tour’s halfway point and a good place for a coffee. Above it rises the Gothic cathedral, nicknamed the “Lady of Cathedrals” and one of the last great Gothic cathedrals built in Spain.
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Calle Marqués del Arco (pass by)

Stroll along this quiet historic street lined with noble houses and coats of arms, linking the cathedral with the oldest part of the city on the way to the Alcázar.
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El Arco de La Claustra (pass by)

The tour passes by El Arco de La Claustra gate.
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El Arco de La Claustra (pass by)

Pass through the gate into the old canonry quarter, where the cathedral clergy once lived behind their own walls. Admire some of the best-preserved Romanesque houses in Segovia.
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Alcazar of Segovia (pass by)

Finish in front of the Alcázar, the dramatic castle on the tip of the rock. Hear how it changed from medieval fortress to royal palace to artillery academy. Entry is a separate ticket, so you can head inside after the tour.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Segovia, Aqueduct to Alcazar: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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