3 days 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

Pradera de San Marcos viewpoint

The meadow below the Alcázar where you see the castle from the side, over the Eresma valley. It is a stop for photos and a long look.

2 h visitAlways open

Come in the late afternoon, when the light warms the Alcázar and the valley, and continue down the path towards the Vera Cruz church.

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

Plaza Mayor

The main square of the old town, with the cathedral on one side and arcaded cafés around it. It is the natural place to stop between monuments.

1 h 15 visitAlways open

Take a table on the edge for a coffee, and cross the square more than once, since it is the hinge of every walk.

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

Corpus Christi church (former synagogue)

A small church that was the main synagogue of the Jewish quarter. It opens on fewer days than most sights, so check the calendar.

1 h visitOpen 10:45 am–2:00 pmAdult ticket €1

Plan it on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday, and keep it for the end of a Jewish quarter walk, since it is a short stop.

From 1 November to 31 March 2027 it is closed on Tuesday and Friday. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday it is open from 10:45 to 14:00, on Saturday from 10:45 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday from 10:45 to 14:15. On 4 and 11 November it opens at 11:30.

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

Jewish quarter walk

A walk through the narrow lanes of the former Jewish quarter, between the cathedral and the walls at the Puerta de San Andrés. The streets are open at all times.

3 h visitAlways open

Walk it without a plan in the late morning or early evening, when the lanes are quiet, and keep the Centro Didáctico for the end.

The Centro Didáctico de la Judería is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00. A guided visit runs every day at 13:00, with bookings until 12:30.

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

Vera Cruz church

A small twelve-sided Romanesque church outside the walls, in the care of the Order of Malta. It stands in the valley below the Alcázar.

1 h 30 visitOpen 10:30 am–6:00 pmAdult ticket €3

Combine it with the Pradera de San Marcos and the Eresma valley path, and pick the late afternoon for the view back to the Alcázar.

From 1 October to 27 March 2027 it is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 to 13:30 and from 16:30 to 18:00. It is closed on Mondays.

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

Puerta de San Andrés

A medieval gate in the town walls, now an information space about the walls. It is open in the morning only.

1 h visitOpen 10:00 am–2:00 pm · last entry 1:45 pmAdult ticket €2

Visit before 14:00 and pair it with the Jewish quarter, since the gate lies at the edge of the old lanes.

Open every day from 10:00 to 14:00, with last entry 15 minutes before closing.

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

Real Casa de Moneda

The former royal mint beside the Eresma river, now a museum. The ticket also covers the Aqueduct Interpretation Centre and the Jardín del Rey.

2 h 30 visitOpen 10:00 am–2:30 pm · last entry 2:00 pmAdult ticket €5

Join the guided visit at 12:00 (Wednesday to Sunday): it is the easiest way to follow how coins were made.

From 1 October to 1 July it is closed on Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00, and on Sunday from 10:00 to 14:30. In summer the afternoon opening runs until 19:00. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.

Source: Turismo de Segovia (Centro de Interpretación del Acueducto y Real Casa de Moneda), checked November 2, 2026

San Martín church

A Romanesque church with an arcaded gallery, on Plaza de Medina del Campo. Opening hours depend on services, so it is best seen from outside.

1 h 15 visitHours not confirmed. Check the official site.

Visit on a Saturday if you want to go in, and otherwise enjoy the arcades and the square from outside.

It opens to visitors on Saturdays from 12:00 to 14:00 and from 16:30 to 18:30. On other days it opens half an hour before services, and visits are not allowed during services.

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