One day in Segovia

Alcázar of Segovia

The royal fortress at the western tip of the old town, with the palace rooms, a museum and the Torre de Juan II. Visitors choose the palace and museum, or add the tower.

2 h 30 visit (official site suggests 45 min)Open 10:00 am–6:00 pm · last entry 5:30 pmAdult ticket €7

Go when it opens, before the groups arrive, and climb the tower first if you want the view of the Eresma valley in clear morning light.

Buy tickets online on the official ticket site. The Alcázar strongly recommends buying ahead, because tickets, especially those with the Torre de Juan II, often sell out on weekends, long weekends and holidays.

From 1 November to 31 March it is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00, and from 1 April to 31 October from 10:00 to 19:30. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. On 6 November it opens at 11:30, on 24 and 31 December it closes at 14:30, and on 25 December it is closed.

Source: Real Alcázar de Segovia, checked November 2, 2026

Segovia Cathedral

The cathedral on Plaza Mayor, a 16th century building known as the Lady of the Cathedrals for its size. The ticket also covers the Palacio Episcopal.

2 h 30 visitOpen 1:00 pm–6:30 pm · last entry 6:00 pmAdult ticket €4

Go on a weekday morning, since on Sunday the doors open only at 13:00, and check the guided tower visit times before you plan the day.

From 18 September to 4 April 2027 it is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:30 and on Sunday from 13:00 to 18:30. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and tourist visits are not allowed during services. Summer hours are different.

Source: Oficina de Turismo de Segovia (horarios de noviembre de 2026), checked November 2, 2026

Roman aqueduct

The Roman aqueduct that crosses Plaza del Azoguejo on two tiers of granite arches. It stands in the open, so it has no hours and no ticket.

1 h 30 visitAlways open

Come in the early morning or near sunset, when the stone is warm and the square is quiet, and walk up the stairs beside the arches for a second view.

Source: Turismo de Segovia (Ayuntamiento de Segovia), checked November 2, 2026