Imagine Walt Disney’s magical castles and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Alcázar de Segovia.
If you’re looking for something with a little bit of history drizzled in panache, you won’t have to go very far. That is if Segovia in Castille y León isn’t considered far at all. At this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’re destined to find a family vacation that encapsulates the millennial creator as well as the medieval historian within.
Although it is currently used as a museum, the history of the Alcázar of Segovia is profound.
The castle was originally created as an Arab fortress, made with mostly wood that outlined the foundations left from the Roman era. It has since been transformed into a royal palace, a state prison, and used as an Artillery college.
This beautiful piece of architecture was noted to be the inspiration behind Cinderella’s castle in the Walt Disney film and has noteworthy architecture and some stunning views. It was built on a hilltop and situated where two rivers meet. These rivers flow out of the Guadarrama mountains, which are about 20km away.
Just an hour from Spain’s capital city, there’s a little bit more adventure to be had in Segovia’s Castle after your bike tour through Madrid. Read further to learn more about prices and tours.
Prices 2024
Entrance into Segovia, Spain’s Alcázar will only cost you €9 ($11 USD) for full entry and €6 ($8 USD) for those who prefer not to climb up the Tower of Juan II. While the cheaper option only grants you access to the museum itself, various tour options are available if you’re looking to explore more than just Segovia’s Alcázar.
Some full-day tours from Madrid will cost you between €18 to €51 ($21 to $60 USD). Have a look at some of the walking tours and full-day town tours below.
Times
*Note: Ticket sales and admission are allowed up to 30 minutes before closing time
Summer Schedule: 10am – 8pm
Winter Schedule: 10am – 6pm
Best Time to Go
The Alcázar of Segovia, Spain is always available to the public and there is no bad time to visit this wondrous castle. The best time to go is determined by when you’re in the city and what kind of weather you prefer.
Warmer seasons in Segovia are from spring in March through to early autumn in September. The lowest temperatures have been recorded in January in the heart of winter.
Facts about Segovia, Spain.
Touring the Castillo de Segovia will take you less than an hour. However, walking about the actual city of Segovia is a spectacular way to truly appreciate Spanish locals and spend the rest of your day.
The city is well known for various delectable lamb or pork dishes, such as cochinillo asado, sopa Castellana, and judiones de La Granja. A must-try is the El Alcázar bakery which is close to the cathedral. Here, you’ll have to try a sweet pastry called ponche.
Alcázar de Segovia Tours
Since Segovia is about an hour away from Madrid, many day tours will start from there. You’re spoiled with options to city-hop from Madrid to Segovia to Toledo and back. Or to simply stroll through the majestic old-world city of Segovia until nightfall.
These tours offer you the very best of every option.
Guided Walking Tour with Alcázar Entry
If you’re a history buff and love to learn everything there is to know about unique cities, this tour is worth your time. Even if you’re not that big on history and architecture, this tour is perfect for any traveler looking to learn as much as they possibly can.
Walk through the castle and fall in love with Alcazar de Segovia’s interior, memorialized with Renaissance and Gothic influences. Or simply allow yourself to be humbled by the city’s grand architecture.
- Guided Tour
- Entrance Ticket to El Alcázar
- Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
This tour takes 2 hours, it includes everything you’ll ever want to know about the city of Segovia. Make sure to brush up on your Spanish because the guides aren’t bilingual.
Check Price & BookAlcázar with Cathedral and Lunch – Segovia to Toledo
Cruise safely from one city to the next in an air-conditioned bus, accompanied by a bilingual guide and only 14 other people.
See everything that both Toledo and Segovia have to offer and spend 12 hours exploring the world beyond Madrid. This tour is for the true adventurer that loves to be out and about with a chance to make some new friends.
- Professional guide & walking tour
- Entrance to the Alcázar Castle and Cathedral of Toledo
- Gastronomic lunch menu (on the bus)
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Food and drinks (off the bus)
This 12-hour tour with a skip-the-line ticket gives you an opportunity to learn about two beautiful Spanish cities. The Toledo Cathedral is optional, in case you’ve already seen it before. But there is lots of time to move around the city of Toledo and take as many pictures as you’d like!
Check Price & BookFull-Day Trip to Avila and Segovia
If Romanesque, Renaissance or Gothic influences make your toes tingle, you’ll love this tour around some of the oldest cities in Spain. This tour is best for those who admire the architecture and love learning about the 11th century.
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
While this appeals mostly to ancient history buffs and architecture lovers, the tour is suitable for anyone that loves an adventure. From one city to the next, you will learn some valuable insight into the origin story of Mankind as we know it.
Check Price & BookNight Time Walking Tour
This tour is perfect for the romantic couple looking to end their trip to Segovia under the stars. A nighttime walking tour provides a sneak peek into the one-of-a-kind history. As well as insight into local legends and obscure facts. Walk around the city and visit a variety of monuments such as the Alcázar, the Cathedral, the Jewish quarter as well as the Palace of San Martín of Enrique IV.
- Spanish-speaking Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Entrance to other monuments
This tour only takes an hour and a half. Finish your day in Segovia by cruising through the hidden streets of this quaint town.
Check Price & BookToledo, Segovia, and Alcázar Small Group Tour
Suitable for small groups, this tour encompasses two of our favorite cities along with some cathedral and alcazar action.
- Local guides
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tickets to the Alcázar of Segovia and Cathedral of Toledo
- Hotel pick up and drop off (if shared option selected)
- Food and drinks
This 11-hour tour takes you through the magnificent cathedrals and so much more! You’re even invited to peruse through a traditional sword and metal workshop.
Check Price & BookPhotos: Best Alcázar de Segovia Tours 2024
Pfslisz –
Very impressed to visited. Lunch was goood and learned about their culture meal. A lot of walking. But all were nearby. Worth to visits.
Ryan5280 –
meeting point very easy , our group use metro to meeting point, 2 day tour so very good the price, thanks viator
Ryan5280 –
This was a great experience. The guide was great. He spoke Spanish and then English and provided great historical information. I definately recommend.
WendyYYang –
The tour guide is Angie, and she is super friendly. She explained the whole iteninary at the beginning of the tour and encouraged us to add another town to the tour. We did and enjoyed both little towns.
Cristina F –
Muy linda experiencia, muy bien las dos guías que nos tocaron, solo que es muy poco el tiempo que nos dan para almorzar.
csmunoz17 –
Our trip to Toledo was very disappointing. Our tour guide was more interested in stopping and her incessant talking than actually allowing us to see the city. We spent 40 in front of a restaurant while she droned on. As such we did not get to see much of what the city offered. I'm sure another tour guide would have been better.
Sandra_W –
A wonderful day with a great bunch of people. Our guide, Javier, was excellent. I highly recommend this tour.
Stay61208315220 –
Very good trip, with really nice guyde. Two old/nice cities, easy to reach from Madrid. I strongly recomand
Kendra C –
The tour guide was awesome. Unfortunately I can't remember her name. She made the trip exciting, adventurous. Her attitude was outstanding. I really enjoyed the authentic cuisine. Awesome day trip thanks
Wayne –
The tour was great! If you want to see a lot and have a full meal that will be hard to do. We stopped for a snack in both locations. We were able to tour the cathedral, aquaduct, and castle in Segovia as well as walk around quite a bit of the city and browse some stores. In Avila, we entered the larger of the cathedrals and walked around quite a bit. The Cathedral was amazing but we didn't find much else to do in the time we had. The tour guide provides quite a bit of info in Segovia but just a bit in the beginning at Avila. I thought he did well.