A day plan on foot
Segovia in a day: the Roman aqueduct and the palace
- From and to
- 09:30 to 18:30
- Duration
- Full day, ~8 hours
- Distance
- 6 km
- Steps
- 10
A day trip from Madrid (30 minutes by high-speed train) to the Roman aqueduct, the cathedral and the palace that inspired Disney. Suits families; best in spring and autumn. Full day, ~8 hours.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Roman aqueduct — Acueducto, Plaza del Azoguejo
- Finish
- San Marcos Viewpoint — Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos
The weather in Segovia is a few degrees colder than Madrid, and the slopes of the old quarter are steep; the palace sometimes closes on major holidays. For prayer: Mezquita Al-Muhsinin in the city.
- 09:30
Walk
Segovia-Guiomar Station
Estación de Segovia-Guiomar
AVE/Avant train from Madrid Chamartín (~30 minutes), then bus 11 or 12 to the aqueduct (~15 minutes).
Chamartín-Clara Campoamor (Madrid) → Segovia-Guiomar - 10:00
Visit
Acueducto de Segovia
A Roman aqueduct from the 1st century, built without mortar, 28 m high. Climb the steps beside Azoguejo for a view from above. 45 minutes.
- 10:45
Walk
Calle Real
Calle Real (Segovia)
A gradual climb via Calle Cervantes and Juan Bravo, passing the Casa de los Picos with its pointed-stone facade. 30 minutes.
- 11:15
Visit
Catedral de Segovia
Catedral de Segovia
“Lady of Cathedrals”, the late Gothic cathedral on Plaza Mayor. 45 minutes.
- 12:00
Visit
Centro Didáctico de la Judería
The lanes of the Jewish Quarter and the walls. 30 minutes.
- 13:00
Meal
José María restaurant
José María
A family Castilian lunch near Plaza Mayor (C. Cronista Lecea 11). Ask for alternatives to the famous suckling pig (cochinillo) — roast lamb (lechazo) is a common choice. Book.
- 15:00
Visit
Alcázar de Segovia
A fortress on a rock above the meeting of two rivers, of Islamic origin, with the Juan II tower of 152 steps. One and a half hours. Daily 10:00–18:00 (20:00 in summer) — book online.
- 16:45
Walk
Adarve
Paseo de Ronda (Segovia)
Descend via the northern wall walk to the Eresma river valley (steep). 30 minutes.
- 17:30
Visit
Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos
Mirador de la Pradera de San Marcos
The most famous view of the palace from below — the postcard shot, especially before sunset. 30 minutes.
- 18:30
Rest
Pastelería Limón y Menta
Taste the famous “Ponche segoviano” before heading back (Calle Isabel la Católica 2).