Travel through Segovia and Avila in a Small Group from Madrid

Badge of Excellence

Madrid, Spain

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

11 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.4

· DeeAnn_D ·

Jun 2026

We had a great experience! There were only four people on this tour and Andres gave us the VIP treatment and explained in great detail the history of all the sites we visited. Plenty of time to explore, have lunch in Segovia and finish with a cold beverage in Avila. It's a perfect day trip if you want to get outside of Madrid.

· Marco_G ·

Jun 2026

We had a great experience with our Guide Tim. He was extremely pleasant, properly explained all the sites visited and allowed us plenty of time for picture taken. He volunteered and took our picture any time when asked and we really appreciated that. Had a wonderful time and will certainly recommend this experience. Also recommend Tim who made this trip very amenable and fun.

Explore our promoted experiences

Day Tour to Chinchón, Aranjuez and Toledo from Madrid

Madrid, Spain

4.7

(167)

Day Tour to Chinchón, Aranjuez and Toledo from Madrid

from

$78

$82

Likely to Sell Out

Madrid, Spain

5.0

(3)

Madrid Highlights Private Walking Tour

from $104

Price varies by group size

Alhambra Granada and Cordoba Mosque - Reduced group hotel pick up from Madrid

Madrid, Spain

5.0

(1)

Alhambra Granada and Cordoba Mosque - Reduced group hotel pick up from Madrid

from $536

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview
Auto-translated

Explore two historic cities in Spain, without the hassle of figuring out to get to between the cities and sites, with this small-group guided day trip from Madrid to Segovia and Avila. Discover key landmarks, including the Alcazar, Cathedral, and Aqueduct in Segovia, the Convent of Saint Teresa de Avila, and more, with a guide to provide informative commentary.

An easy way to visit both Salamanca and Avila in one day
Includes admission to key sites and round-trip Madrid transfers
Enjoy a complimentary coffee, tea, or a glass of wine in Avila
Group size capped at eight for a more intimate experience

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water

We will supply you with water so that you are always hydrated throughout the journey.
Coffee and/or Tea

We will include a coffee, tea or wine on one of the terraces of Avila
Entrance to the Alcázar de Segovia
Cathedral of Segovia entrance
Entrance Convent Santa Teresa de Avila

Lunch
Tip
Pickup from the hotel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Puerta de O'Donnell
Retiro, 28009 Madrid, Spain
We will meet at the corner of O'Donnell Street and Menendez Alvaro Avenue. There you will see a large iron gate called the O'Donnell Gate, in Retiro Park.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Puerta de O'Donnell

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Segovia (Pass By)

Real Alcazar de Segovia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cattedrale Di Segovia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Old city and Aqueduct of Segovia

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Avila (Pass By)

Casco Historico de Avila

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Convento de Santa Teresa

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Parador de Ávila

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Puerta de O'Donnell

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Alcoholic beverages will not be served to children under the age of 18
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

4.4

based on 66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Sort by: Most insightful

Great experience, lots of...

Scott_S, Aug 2026

Great experience, lots of amazing sites. Wear comfortable shoes. Lots of walking up and down hill. Our tour guide Tim was great.

Needs work.

Gabriel_T, Jul 2026

Great trip very nice guide. Unfortunately lack of knowledge of the history and details. I believe the guide need to study up on the subject and way to keep crowd interested. She was a very kind person trying really hard.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip and appreciated your guide's kindness and dedication. We're sorry to learn that the level of historical detail did not fully meet your expectations. All of our guides complete a structured training program before leading our experiences, and we continuously invest in their development to ensure they deliver engaging and informative tours. Your comments are valuable, and we will certainly share them with the guide as part of our ongoing training and improvement process. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback. We truly appreciate it and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another Crafted Experience tour. Kind regards, Crafted Experience

A memorable tour

Wes_F, Jun 2026

Noa was a great guide, challenged by the hottest day and needing to conduct the tour in both English and Spanish. She had deep knowledge of the history of the attractions and notable stories to recount. And she offered treats along the way.

We had a great...

DeeAnn_D, Jun 2026

Great photos

Cris_C, Jun 2026

Loved the small groups setting. Tim was super friendly and very fast walking. It was sometimes hard to keep up but he did stop and wait. Tim really thought about good photo spots.

Amazing Small group Segovia/Avila

Marco_G, Jun 2026

Wonderful day.

Monique_H, May 2026

Great tour and our guide Tim was fantastic. Segovia was amazing and Avila such an old town. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is the car was a little too small for 4 adults with the driver. We are in our 60’s and it wasn’t easy getting in and out of the back of the car. The tour itself was very enjoyable and the 4 stars is not a reflection on our guide. We had a fantastic day.

This was a good mix of...

Julie_C, May 2026

This was a good mix of several locations. Our group was small enough to 'go with the flow', catering to our wishes while sticking to the schedule. Our guide Tim was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful. He gave us snippets of history as we walked the cities before the main locations, and he found excellent photo locations - he even took our photos for us. We received waters every time we got to the car and timed bathroom breaks (which was a worry prior to traveling). Highly recommend traveling to two cities and not trying to hit three in a day. Overall, we were very happy with this tour!

Wonderful Tour with a Lot of Information and Architecture

Dee_B, May 2026

Andres & Jay (in training) were very good. There were only 5 of us total so he just spoke to us. No headsets. He told us history and explained how the aqueduct was built. He explained the difference between the Romanesque and Moorish architecture and history of Segovia and Ávila.

Segovia Avila Tour

Kathy_L, Apr 2026

Tim was a very gracious and friendly host but the Tour was disappointing, van arrived half hour late, departed 45” late and arrived in Segovia 1’20” late. Vehicle was totally unacceptable. They do state the two vehicles they use but you don’t know which vehicle you will get, nor if there will only be 4 or 5 people vs 7, nor how incredibly small a Dacia Jogger is. It is entirely unsuitable for 7 adults. My husband is 6’ tall and was in the tiny jump seat in the back me with his knees in his chest unable to move for 2 hours there and in the middle row jump seat for 1.5 hours back. In the back you cant see out to enjoy the countryside. Can’t hear the guide due to road noise. Cant see the features being pointed out. Vehicle should not be used for group tours. This was our 3rd Viator tour in a week and the other two were great so we booked this one with Viator expecting an equal experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Crafted Experience during your visit to Spain. We're delighted to hear that Tim made you feel welcome, and we'll certainly pass along your compliments. We're sorry that the day did not live up to your expectations. Delays at the start of a tour are never our intention, and while they can occasionally occur due to traffic or operational factors beyond our control, we understand how frustrating they can be. We also appreciate your comments regarding the vehicle. Our experiences are designed around small groups, and all of our vehicles meet the legal standards for passenger transport. That said, we understand that guests have different expectations regarding comfort, particularly on longer journeys, and your feedback has been noted. Our aim is to provide authentic, small-group experiences with a personal touch, and we're sorry that we didn't deliver the level of experience you were hoping for on this occasion. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We wish you many wonderful travels in the future. Kind regards, Crafted Experience

Uncomfortable Travel and Lack of Knowledge

Jeff_B, Apr 2026

Our overall grade for this tour is 1. The positive … Segovia and Avila make for great visits. The Cathedral and Castle in Segovia are must sees. Avila is very quaint - the wall is interesting and the story of Saint Teresa’s life is very moving. No negatives about where we visited. The negatives are specific to the tour company itself. We’ve taken many tours through Viator. This one, because of the tour company, comes in last place. First, the meeting point is at one of many gates into Retiro Park and difficult to find. A different meeting point and more detailed directions would be helpful. Our guide showed up 35 min late, which then set the pace for the entire day. Due to our late departure and traffic, our trip was very late putting us on a dead run the entire day. Finally, the itinerary was never clear to any of us. The vehicle was very, very uncomfortable. It was a compact SUV with a third row seat and way too small for six adults plus the guide. On top of that, we had to stop for gas before we got out of Madrid. Our Guide was nice but lacked knowledge and wasn’t fully prepared. He said he was new to Spain and had only been in Madrid for six months. He repeatedly told us he was a tour leader NOT a tour guide. He knew very, very little about the regions that we visited. We recommend going to Segovia and Avila. However, use a different tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about Segovia and Ávila, two destinations we are proud to showcase. However, we must respectfully clarify several points in your review, as they do not accurately reflect what occurred during the tour. Our meeting point has been the same for years and is clearly indicated in the booking confirmation, including the exact address, GPS location, photographs of the meeting point, and written instructions. Thousands of guests have successfully found it, although we understand that any unfamiliar location can sometimes be challenging. Regarding the departure time, the tour did not leave 35 minutes late. Our records show that the departure was only a few minutes behind schedule due to normal morning traffic while collecting all participants. The itinerary was completed as planned, including all scheduled visits. Concerning the vehicle, we use licensed vehicles specifically authorized for small-group transportation. The vehicle assigned to your tour complied with all legal requirements regarding passenger capacity and safety. While we understand that comfort is a personal perception, describing it as unsuitable for six passengers is simply inaccurate. We also disagree with the characterization of the guide. The guide assigned to your tour had successfully completed our internal training program, as clearly explained at the beginning of the experience. Our tours are designed as cultural day trips rather than official guided visits inside every monument, and this information is reflected in the tour description before booking. At no point was the guide unqualified to conduct the experience. Finally, stopping briefly to refuel is an occasional operational necessity that does not affect the quality or duration of the experience. While not ideal, it is sometimes unavoidable and ensures the safe completion of the journey. We always welcome constructive feedback and continuously strive to improve. However, we also believe it is important that reviews accurately represent the experience provided so that future travelers can make informed decisions. We wish you all the best in your future travels. Kind regards, Crafted Experience

Cancelled at last minute

Sheena_K, Apr 2026

Our tour got cancelled the day before due to not meet minimum attendees. The communication through email didn’t work.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the disappointment caused by the cancellation of your tour. Our small-group experiences require a minimum number of participants (4) in order to operate. While the vast majority of our tours run as scheduled, there are occasionally days when we are unable to reach the minimum group size. In those cases, we are unfortunately required to cancel the departure, even though we understand how frustrating this can be, especially when it happens shortly before the tour date. Regarding the communication, we're sorry to hear that our messages did not reach you as expected. We always notify guests as soon as a cancellation decision has been made, and we continuously work to ensure these communications are sent as early and as clearly as possible. Unfortunately, email delivery can sometimes be affected by spam filters or other technical issues beyond our control. Whenever a tour cannot operate, we always offer alternatives such as an alternative date, a different experience, or a full refund. We truly appreciate your understanding and your feedback, as it helps us continue improving both our operations and our communication with our guests. Kind regards, Crafted Experience

Tim was our guide on the...

Rania_A, Apr 2026

Tim was our guide on the tour, and he was fantastic from start to finish. He was fun, kind, and genuinely funny, which made the long day feel easy and enjoyable. I really appreciated the energy he brought to the group and how welcoming he was with everyone. We learned so much about the history and architecture of Segovia, especially the impressive Roman architecture and the stories behind the city’s landmarks. Both stops were beautiful and full of history, and the day was a wonderful way to experience places outside of Madrid. I highly recommend this excursion, and if you can, ask for Tim. He will make the experience even better.

The car they took is in...

Ulrika_M, Apr 2026

The car they took is in was too small. The time table was sos and so. Visiting Segovia was as amazing. Learning the history etc. Going to both Segovia and Avila was lot. 11 hour round trip.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your feedback. Regarding the vehicle, we do provide information in advance about the type of transportation used, so this is known from the beginning. While we understand it may not have met your personal expectations, it is consistent with what is advertised for our small group tours. As for the schedule, the itinerary clearly states that this is a full-day experience of approximately 11 hours. Visiting both Segovia and Ávila in one day naturally involves a longer day, and this is communicated so guests can decide if it suits their preferences. We are, however, very pleased to hear that you found Segovia amazing and enjoyed learning about its history—that is a key part of the experience we aim to deliver. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve wherever possible. Team Crafted

Amazing day trip from Madrid.

Amy_E, Apr 2026

Tim is a great guide and a truly wonderful person. I really appreciated his charm and wit and the care that he took of our group. Both stops were magnificent and the lunch place had truly wonderful food. Though the day was long, this is a great excursion. Ask for Tim; he will not disappoint.

Spectacular tour!!

Debbie_B, Apr 2026

It was a very nice tour. The monuments that we saw where so worth going to see. Our tour guide, Andrias was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history on the two places we visited, Segovia & Avila. And the restaurant they took us to eat was fabulous.

Pick this tour!

Amber_W, Mar 2026

I had an absolutely wonderful experience on my day trip to Segovia and Ávila! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, seamless, and enjoyable. Our guide,Pablo was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and culture of the region. He brought each location to life with fascinating stories and helpful insights, making the experience so much more meaningful than just walking around on our own. Segovia was stunning—the Roman aqueduct alone is breathtaking, and the charming streets and fairytale-like atmosphere made it unforgettable. Ávila was equally impressive, with its perfectly preserved medieval walls and peaceful, historic feel. I loved being able to explore two unique cities in one day without feeling rushed. Transportation was comfortable and efficient, and the timing at each stop felt just right. Our driver, Marco was friendly and safe. It was the perfect balance of guided structure and free time to explore, take photos, and soak everything in. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Spain who wants to see more beyond Madrid. It was truly one of the highlights of my trip!

Can't Miss Tour in Spain

Cody_M, Mar 2026

We took a tour to Segovia and it was absolutely beautiful. The town itself is charming and full of history, and the highlight was visiting Alcázar of Segovia, which was truly incredible. Everything about the experience made it memorable, from the scenery to the atmosphere of the city. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Spain and looking to explore beyond the main cities.

Anders was great

MELISSA_M, Mar 2026

Anders was excellent! The tour was felt personal, informative, and interactive. 10/10 would recommend

There's lots of walking! ...

Vanessa_I, Mar 2026

Tour guide was amazing, he provided great historical facts and had answers to all questions. There's lots of walking! Very informative! I would skip the restaurant a d get something not so heavy. The suckling pork was over rated.

Average

Deb_S, Mar 2026

Van was small for 7 plus guide and driver. 9 people crammed in a small van. The guide was okay but did not engage or provide commentary during the drive. It would have been good if there was deeper context and sharing Spanish information on the drive.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback. We really appreciate your input, as it helps us continue improving our experiences. Regarding the vehicle, the van used is the largest standard vehicle available in Europe designed to carry up to 8 passengers with a driver. We understand that space can feel limited when the vehicle is full, and we truly appreciate you sharing your perspective. We also take note of your comments regarding the level of engagement and commentary during the drive. Feedback like yours is very valuable for us as we continue working to enhance the experience we provide to our guests. Thank you again for your input and for joining the tour.

Amazing trip

ChrisS, Feb 2026

Excellent trip. A long day but quite interesting. Tour guide Andres was great. He explained everything and was very personable. This is a great excursion option.

Picture perfect

erika_S, Feb 2026

Lovely day touring around the cities with such a knowledgeable and thoughtful host. Picturesque scenery accompanied by a lovely meal to satisfy our suckling pig craving.

Sorry to say that we...

Sandy_S, Jan 2026

Sorry to say that we missed our tour. They had to cancel because we were the only ones registered in the off season. They were great communicators to let us know what was possible. We will try again to visit during our next trip to Spain.

Great Experience!

Katy_K, Jan 2026

Transport to locations is tight so you can't be shy. They are super accommodating. Great guide! very knowledgeable. Great Experience.

Do not miss!

Elaine_M, Jan 2026

Well the small group was true, but we didn’t know was on his personal car, they intended to fit 6 grown big people in a small three row suv, one of the couples ended up saying they were not going and the rest of us four went and had a great time. I fell bad for them but they had other days to reschedule. The trip itself was so nice! Our guide was Andres, conversation was super nice we ended up having lunch all together in a restaurant he recommended and food was very good. We did a lot considering the time, this is a whole day trip, you get back at night. Highly recommend

Water your appetite for History!

Andrew_C, Dec 2025

I really enjoyed the trip from start to finish! We had a terrific guide that led us on this small group experience! Highlights for me were the aqueduct/palace/city wall!

Very recommended for family and friends

Wilson_A, Dec 2025

Diversity of people and lenguajes and very friendly atmosphere with all of them. Recommended for families and friends

We had a very enjoyable...

Denise_M, Dec 2025

We had a very enjoyable time and highly recommend this small group tour. Ines was an excellent tour guide. He was very personable and made everyone in our group feel welcome. He was very knowledgable and shared detailed information and history on the places we visited. He escorted us to a charming restaurant in Segovia for lunch. We were treated to a drink at the end of our visit in Avila. Ines thoughtfully left to get the van to pick us up while we enjoyed our drink recognizing that we were tired from walking. It was a long day but was at a comfortable pace and didn't feel rushed.