16 Best Things to Do in Segovia (2026): Prices, Free Days & Map
The best things to do in Segovia are seeing the Roman aqueduct (free), visiting the Alcázar (€7, or €10 with the tower), touring the Cathedral (€4), walking Calle Juan Bravo past the Casa de los Picos to Plaza Mayor, climbing the walls at the Puerta de San Andrés (€2, free on Wednesdays), photographing the Alcázar from the Pradera de San Marcos, eating cochinillo and taking a day trip to the La Granja palace (€9).
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One of the most popular lists of things to do in Segovia, last updated in October 2025, gives no admission prices for the Alcázar, the Cathedral or the walls (Earth Trekkers). This list of 16 things to do in Segovia gives October 2026 prices, opening hours, free days and the best viewpoints, plus a map. For transport and costs, see our Segovia travel guide.
Things to Do in Segovia at a Glance
| Activity | Cost | Time needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Roman aqueduct | Free | 30 min | Guided visit €10 |
| 2. Calle Juan Bravo and Casa de los Picos | Free | 30 min | Spiked façade |
| 3. Plaza Mayor | Free | 30 min | Cafés |
| 4. Cathedral | €4 | 1 h | Tower €7, guided |
| 5. Jewish Quarter | Free; tour €10 | 1 h | Corpus Christi church |
| 6. Walls at Puerta de San Andrés | €2 | 30 min | Free Wed; 10:00–14:00 |
| 7. Museo de Segovia | €1 | 45 min | Free at weekends |
| 8. Alcázar | €7; €10 with tower | 1.5–2 h | Open daily |
| 9. Pradera de San Marcos | Free | 30 min | Classic Alcázar view |
| 10. Vera Cruz church | €3 | 30 min | Wed–Sun |
| 11. Real Casa de Moneda | €5 | 1 h | Free Wed |
| 12. Parral monastery | Donation | 45 min | Guided Wed–Sun |
| 13. Sunset viewpoint | Free | 30 min | Alcázar and two valleys |
| 14. Antonio Machado house | Guided €5 | 45 min | Free Wed |
| 15. Cochinillo | Menus €39–41 | Lunch | Ask the price per person |
| 16. La Granja | €9 | Half day | Royal gardens |
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Map of Things to Do in Segovia
Numbers match the list of things to do in Segovia below. Tap a pin for details, or open it in Google Maps.
Blue = monuments, orange = food and the main square, green = viewpoints and day trips. La Granja is off the default view: zoom out to see it. Pins are approximate.
Things to Do in Segovia's Old Town
1. See the Roman aqueduct
The aqueduct is the first of all things to do in Segovia and free to see at any time. Stand in Plaza del Azoguejo, then climb the steps beside it for the view from above; an official guided visit focused on the monument costs €10 (La Maleta Inquieta, Earth Trekkers).
For a memorable photo of Segovia's Roman aqueduct, climb the steps at Postigo del Consuelo beside Plaza del Azoguejo. From this elevated viewpoint, you can capture the impressive stone arches from above and appreciate how the aqueduct dominates the historic city centre. Visit in the morning for a chance to photograph the monument in softer natural light, and take a few wide shots to capture its full scale.
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2. Walk Calle Juan Bravo and see the Casa de los Picos
Walk up the main shopping street from the aqueduct. The 15th-century Casa de los Picos has 617 granite blocks on its façade, and its courtyard is often open (Lou Davym Krokem); further up, the San MartÃn church has very limited opening hours (Earth Trekkers).
3. Relax on Plaza Mayor
The main square sits beside the Cathedral and the San Miguel church, a good place for a coffee (Lou Davym Krokem).
4. Tour the Cathedral
General entry costs €4 (€3 reduced), a guided visit €6, and the tower, by guided visit only, €7 (or €10 with a guided Cathedral visit). It opens Monday to Saturday, 9:30–18:30, and on Sundays from 13:30 (La Maleta Inquieta, October 2026).
5. Explore the Jewish Quarter
See the Corpus Christi church, the former main synagogue, with its Moorish arches (Lou Davym Krokem); an official guided tour of the quarter costs €10 (La Maleta Inquieta).
6. Climb the walls at the Puerta de San Andrés
Entry costs €2 and is free on Wednesdays; it opens 10:00–14:00, with last entry at 13:30 (La Maleta Inquieta).
7. Visit the Museo de Segovia
The city museum costs just €1 and is free at weekends and on holidays (La Maleta Inquieta); its viewpoint is free (Earth Trekkers).
The Alcázar and Its Views
8. Visit the Alcázar
Choose the palace and museum ticket for €7 (€5 reduced), or €10 (€8 reduced) with the Tower of Juan II. It is open every day, 10:00–19:30 from April to October and 10:00–18:00 from November to March; EU citizens enter the palace free on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 16:00, except holidays (La Maleta Inquieta, October 2026).
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9. Photograph the Alcázar from the Pradera de San Marcos
This free meadow below the Alcázar gives the classic view of the castle's prow; go in the late afternoon or early evening (Lou Davym Krokem).
10. Visit the Vera Cruz church
The Romanesque church outside the walls costs €3 (€2 reduced) and opens Wednesday to Sunday (La Maleta Inquieta).
11. See the Real Casa de Moneda
The royal mint by the river costs €5, or €6 with a guide, and is free on Wednesdays (La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta).
12. Visit the Parral monastery
Entry is by voluntary donation, with guided visits Wednesday to Sunday at 11:00 and 17:00 (La Maleta Inquieta, La Maleta Inquieta).
13. Watch the sunset from the Mirador del Alcázar y los dos Valles
This viewpoint looks over the Alcázar and the two valleys around it (Earth Trekkers).
More Things to Do in Segovia: Culture, Food and Day Trips
14. Visit the Antonio Machado house museum
The poet's former home offers guided visits for €5, or €4 with an audio guide, and is free on non-holiday Wednesdays (La Maleta Inquieta).
15. Eat cochinillo
Roast suckling pig is Segovia's signature dish. Set menus with cochinillo cost €39 at Figón de los Comuneros and €41 at Restaurante José on Plaza Mayor, including drinks and dessert; ask the price per person and any minimum number of diners before ordering (La Maleta Inquieta).
16. Take a day trip to La Granja
The Palacio Real de La Granja costs €9 (€4 reduced) and is free on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons for EU and Latin American citizens (La Maleta Inquieta); the fountains run only on certain days, so check before you go (Lou Davym Krokem).
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Free Things to Do in Segovia
- Always free: the aqueduct, Plaza Mayor, the Pradera de San Marcos and the viewpoints (La Maleta Inquieta, Lou Davym Krokem).
- Tuesdays, 14:00–16:00: the Alcázar palace for EU citizens (La Maleta Inquieta).
- Wednesdays: the Real Casa de Moneda, the Puerta de San Andrés and the Antonio Machado house (La Maleta Inquieta).
- Weekends: the Museo de Segovia (La Maleta Inquieta).
- Donation: the Parral monastery (La Maleta Inquieta).
How to Plan Your Visit
An easy way to fit these sights into one or two days:
- Day 1: the aqueduct, Calle Juan Bravo, Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral in the morning, a cochinillo lunch, then the Alcázar and sunset at the Pradera de San Marcos.
- Day 2: the walls and the Jewish Quarter, the Casa de Moneda, Vera Cruz and the Parral monastery, or a half day at La Granja.
Most visitors come on a day trip from Madrid.
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Tips for Visiting Segovia Attractions
- Visit on a Wednesday to save on the Casa de Moneda, the walls and the Machado house (La Maleta Inquieta).
- Buy the €10 Alcázar ticket if you want the tower views (La Maleta Inquieta).
- See the Cathedral tower on a guided visit; departures run several times a day (La Maleta Inquieta).
- Book cochinillo restaurants at weekends.
- Get mobile data for maps and tickets.
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Things to Do in Segovia: FAQs
What is the number one thing to do in Segovia?
Seeing the Roman aqueduct, followed by the Alcázar.
How much is the Alcázar of Segovia?
€7 for the palace and museum, or €10 with the Tower of Juan II, in 2026.
What are the best free things to do in Segovia?
The aqueduct, Plaza Mayor, the Pradera de San Marcos viewpoint and, on Wednesdays, the Casa de Moneda and the walls.
Can you climb the Segovia Cathedral tower?
Yes, on a guided visit for €7, several times a day.
Where can I eat cochinillo in Segovia?
Set menus cost about €39–41 at places such as Figón de los Comuneros and Restaurante José on Plaza Mayor.
Are these things to do in Segovia up to date?
Yes. This list of things to do in Segovia was last updated in October 2026. Prices and opening times change, so confirm them before you go.
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