12 essentials: what to see and do in Segovia city in 1 day

Visit Segovia It is one of the most recommended excursions you can do in the surroundings of Madrid.

If you are going to do a tourism trip a Madrid, consider discover Segovia, just as you have probably already visited the Monastery of El Escorial o Toledo.

And if you live in Madrid, surely you have gone many times to Segovia, where you will have seen the Aqueduct and perhaps also visited the Alcazar, in addition to having enjoyed his excellent gastronomy.

But why don't you make one visit of at least one full day that allows you to rediscover this historic city?

What to see when visiting Segovia in one day

In recent times I have visited this city several times. Community of Castilla y León, and even on a recent occasion I have dedicated two days to visit Segovia, as well as some other places nearby.

I admit that it was really on that occasion that I discovered not only the city, but also truly surprising corners near it.

To help you plan your future excursion, below are some tips for your visit to Segovia, which you can do well in a day.

Where to park your car in Segovia

Go to Segovia by car It has the advantage that when you have visited the historical Center of the city, you will have the opportunity to move around the surroundings, where, as I have mentioned, you can discover very interesting corners.

Of course, the entire historic center of the city is pedestrianized or with limited access only to residents, so you should know in advance where to park your car in Segovia.

How to go to Segovia by AVE train

Now, if you don't have a car, without a doubt the best option is go by AVE to Segovia.

It will take only 25 minutes from the Chamartin Station in Madrid until Segovia AVE station !!

This station is located on the outskirts of the city, but when the AVE arrives, there is a Line bus which is waiting for the passengers, so that in just 15 more minutes you will reach the foot of the Aqueduct.

Roman aqueduct of Segovia

Tu visit of Segovia will focus on the walk through the historic center of the city, which extends on a hill.

The starting point of the visit will be the famous Roman aqueduct, at the foot of which you find the tourist office building, as well as the beautiful building of one of the most famous restaurants, Candido House.

I advise you to go up to the viewpoint located at the top of the aqueduct, which you reach by stairs that, together with said monument, ascend from the aforementioned building of the tourist office.

From there you will have some beautiful panoramic views of Segovia with the aqueduct in the foreground and the Sierra de Guadarrama the background.

Royal Street of Segovia

Next you must enter the historic center, going down again to the foot of the aqueduct to go up the road known as real street .

In reality, this street that will take you to the Plaza Mayor, place where the Segovia cathedral It has three sections with different names.

Canaleja Viewpoint in Segovia

As you go up the real street you have to make a stop at viewpoint of the Canaleja, which offers you new panoramic views of the city.

There you can see a plaque that reminds you that a door to the old walled area was located in that place.

Plaza de San Martín in Segovia

Then you will pass one of the most significant buildings in the city, the Peaks House and you will reach the beautiful medieval square of San Martin, with its spectacular romanesque church.

You have to know that there is even 20 Romanesque churches in Segovia scattered throughout different corners of the city, but the church of San Martín is perhaps the most notable.

This enclave of the center actually brings together two squares, since the first one you will pass through is the one known as Medina del Campo square, where the statue of the monument to Juan Bravo, one of the community leaders of the 16th century.

Behind it stands out the building of the Tower of Lozoya, which houses an exhibition hall.

Old Jewish Quarter of Segovia

Following the real street, On the left you find the old one Jewish Quarter,

In the same real street the building of the old one is located Main Synagogue of Segovia, which you will now recognize as the corpus christi church.

It is worth taking a walk through the narrow streets of the aforementioned Jewry Well, this way you will arrive at one of the most beautiful corners of Segovia, the Socorro square with the Saint Andrew's Gate, one of those that remain from the old medieval wall.

Plaza Mayor of Segovia

If you return to the aforementioned real street you will arrive at Plaza Mayor

This is the heart of city life, where you can see to the right of the building of the Juan Bravo Theater, and on the main front of the buildings in the square, the headquarters of the town hall.

Gothic cathedral of Segovia

But the building that takes the greatest prominence is that of the Segovia Cathedral, which was the last to be built in Gothic style in our country.

Here you have all the information for visit the Cathedral of Segovia, known as the Lady of the Cathedrals.

Canongías neighborhood in Segovia

Following you route through the historic center of Segovia, you will enter what is known as Neighborhood of the canongies, one of the oldest in the city.

Its name comes from the fact that the canons who were in charge of taking care of the cathedral, and is made up of two parallel streets that converge in the large garden square that opens in front of the Alcazar of Segovia.

In this neighborhood, some of whose beautiful buildings civil Romanesque style They were occupied by artists such as to the hole or by actors like Mel ferrer, you can also see the Romanesque church of San Juan.

Alcazar of Segovia

After crossing the aforementioned neighborhood with its Romanesque corners, you will reach the Queen Mary Eugenie Square, where you find the imposing Alcazar of Segovia.

It is a large castle that was Royal Palace and which had to be rebuilt after a major fire in 1862.

Now it is a essential visit in which you will see several museum rooms, and where the Hall of the Kings and where you can go up the old way tower of tribute.

Church of San Lorenzo in Segovia

Among the numerous romanesque churches what you can see in the segovia city, we also want to highlight the church of San Lorenzo, which is located in the neighborhood of the same name.

Due to its location next to the river Eresma, near the access to the city that takes you to the Aqueduct, it is a less known church than others located in more central areas such as, for example, the church of san millan.

It is worth visiting to see this church as it is located in the San Lorenzo square surrounded by houses with exposed brick and half-timber facades, forming a truly charming architectural complex, one of the most beautiful you can see in Segovia.

La church of San Lorenzo is Mudejar Romanesque style, and construction began in the 12th century on a previous Mozarabic church.

Highlights his brick bell tower, its porticoed gallery with capitals with biblical scenes and their horseshoe arch door.

The interior of the church of San Lorenzo is arranged with three apses.

Tours and guided visits in Segovia

I advise you that to get to know this historic city you sign up for a guided tour of Segovia.

Specifically, it is worth signing up for the guided tour of the historic center which in a two and a half hour walk will allow you to see the most important monuments, and enter the cathedral.

Other options are a night walk and even the already mentioned Balloon ride in Segovia around the city.

What to eat in Segovia

Another of the great attractions of your excursion will be the gastronomy.

The good thing is also that the offer for eat in Segovia It is not only limited to the most famous dishes, such as judiones, pig or lamb, but you will find a wide variety of gastronomic specialties.

And if you like sweets, you will have the opportunity to taste a gem such as Ponche Segoviano, which you will find in pastry shops and as dessert in restaurants.

What to see around Segovia

But, if you can, you visit of Segovia It should not be limited to the historic center.

At Eresma river valley, which runs along the east side of the hill where the city is located, you will find truly surprising corners.

It is advisable to travel by car (you also have the option of a tourist bus) along the road that surrounds the city of Segovia, from which you will have beautiful views of it.

In this regard, the panoramic views of the Alcázar and the cathedral stand out.

Specifically on the esplanade of the Fuencisla Sanctuary is from where you have the most typical view of the Alcázar.

But on the shores of river Eresma You have two very interesting visits, such as Monastery of Santa María de El Parral or the Church of the True Cross.

Likewise, you may find the visit of the Museum of the Royal Mint.

You also have panoramic views of the city from the road that goes up to the town of The junk, as well as from the Parador de Turismo, although much further away.

Although yes, for my taste the best panoramic views of the Alcázar of Segovia you have them since the aforementioned Monastery of El Parral.

Map: how to get to Segovia