Top Madrid Archaeology Tours

Discover Roman ruins, fairy-tale castles and Gothic masterpieces on this full-day tour to UNESCO-listed Segovia from Madrid, including hotel pick-up. Either explore the city independently with the help of your private driver or upgrade to a guided tour and venture off-the-beaten-track. Check off popular attractions like the Segovia Cathedral, the Aqueduct of Segovia and Alcázar Castle, then spend time wandering the streets of the historic Old Town.

Take a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Segovia with this day trip from Madrid. You'll travel to the city in an air-conditioned bus, followed by a tour with an experienced guide. Afterward, you'll have plenty of time to explore on your own before heading back to Madrid.  

Discover the rich history and heritage of UNESCO-listed Cordoba on this full-day private tour from Madrid, including round-trip transport by train. Make the most of your private guide as you embark on a 3-hour walking tour of the city, stopping to marvel over architectural highlights like the Cordoba Mezquita cathedral, a former mosque. Wind your way through the cobblestoned Jewish quarter, admire the colorful Calleja de las Flores and visit Cordoba’s impressive 14th-century synagogue, before enjoying free time to explore independently.

Enhance your experience of two of Madrid’s most impressive monuments on an enriching 5-hour excursion to the Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen. With a professional guide, delve into the intriguing history of the arresting landmarks, touring the sacred interior of the Escorial Monastery and gazing at the colossal cross in the Valley of the Fallen. Upgrade your tour to include a visit to the majestic medieval city of Toledo and to enjoy a delicious Spanish lunch.

Experience the architecture and history of Toledo and Segovia during this full-day, guided tour. Leave the navigating to your guide and driver and see the Baroque, Gothic, Roman, and Renaissance buildings and monuments left by those who once lived in Toledo. After lunch in Madrid (select option), visit Segovia to walk and learn about the Gothic Cathedral, the 12th-century Alcázar, and residence of the Kings of Castille.

Discover the ancient city of Segovia during this half-day, guided walking tour that includes ample free time at the end of your tour to eat, explore, and sightsee. Leave Madrid behind to see the miraculous Roman aqueduct, still preserved and intact. Stand by the looming castle walls of the Alcazar and walk the medieval streets to see Gothic, Spanish, and Roman architecture before enjoying some free time.

Did you know that Madrid was originally founded by Mohammed I of Cordoba as a line of defence against Christian invaders to the north? While the citadel was eventually conquered by Alfonso VI in 1083, only the ruling classes and military of Al-Andaluz were forced to flee. Muslim citizens stayed on in a morería for centuries. Starting where the original fortress was built, this tour follows the fate of the city's Islamic community from when Madrid was part of Al-Andalus up until the forced conversions of 1502.

Madrid has its historical and cultural roots in its medieval past, first Islamic and then Christian. Along this route you will immerse yourself in the origins of Madrid, its archaeological and architectural remains, and you will know the legends of San Isidro, Almudena, and why they call us cats!

Fascinating Tour of Rivera del Duero, getting to know the process of its wine, its history in the wine museum and enjoying a series of tastings that will leave you wanting to repeat it.

We will start by knowing Granada, as the main attraction we will visit the Alhambra, which initially was a military zone at the beginning; then the Alhambra became a royal residence and the court of Granada. We continue with the visit to the Alcazaba, it is the oldest part of the Alhambra in Granada. It was the defensive zone of this city, where the Army lived. It is rebuilt on top of the ruins of a 9th century castle and surrounded by walls. Then we went to the Royal Chancellery of Granada, a building located in Plaza Nueva, in the city of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its construction was by order of Carlos I between 1531 and 1587 to house the Royal Chancery of Granada. Finally we will see the Cathedral of Granada, a Catholic center located in the center of Granada and with an entrance on the Gran Vía, it is considered the first Renaissance church in Spain. It was founded on May 21, 1492 by the will of the Catholic Monarchs. I return to Madrid.

We will leave for Avila, upon arrival we will visit the Basilica of San Vicente, a Romanesque temple, the largest and at the same time the most important in the city after the Cathedral, also one of the most outstanding works of this architectural style in the entire country . We will take a tour of the Teresian Route, it is about walking where Teresa was born and lived most of her life, where the Reformation of Carmel began, and wrote the Book of Life. We will finish our visit in Avila with a tour of Los Cuatro Postes, a religious monument located in the city of Ávila. Then we will go to Segovia, a town of Roman origin, where we will see its Plaza Mayor, located between the Church of San Juan and the Town Hall. We continue with a Roman architectural work the Roman Aqueduct, located in the center of the city. We will finish the tour with a visit to El Alcazar castle, located on a hill at the foot of which the Clamores and Eresma rivers meet.

Wander back in time through the Plazas, Ports, and Markets of Madrid spanning 300 years. Your journey starts back in 1600CE where you will be immersed in the detailed world of 12 immersive 360° digital reconstructions. Narrated by a professional, local tour guide, Madrid is full of such beautiful and warm colors that will heighten your senses, not just visually. Some of the magnificent sites include Paseo del Prado, Puerta de Alcala, Plaza Cibeles, Plaza Mayor, and many more. There is a lot to take in with our panoramic views. So come and explore, listen, and see what made Madrid such a bustling place from 1600CE to 1900CE.

Discover the beautiful and historic city of Segovia on this full-day tour from Madrid. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as the Alcazar, the ancient Roman aqueduct, the Gothic cathedral, the Town Hall Square, and more. Learn about the city’s rich history from your informative guide and then enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own before heading back to Madrid.

An essential tour for an unforgettable experience discovering the best of Toledo, a unique heritage city in the world of must-visit from Madrid. Book now and we invite you to a panoramic City Tour of Madrid on the date you choose. Depart from Madrid by a comfortable bus while a travel assistant tells about relevant and interesting facts about the city. You will also receive a map with the main attractions and a short documentary on the bus to discover wonder's, a city declared as a World Heritage site by the UNESCO in 1986. At Toledo arrival's, you will enjoy a panoramic tour where the bus will stop to take pictures of the impressive views of the city.

Transfer from the City of Madrid from the Door of your Hotel To the city of Segovia at the time you indicate what is normally between 9 and 10 in the morning, your visit is free and we look for it 8 hours later or time that tells us if you want to return a little earlier.

A very special visit to the only European capital of Islamic origin. Origin that goes back to the Middle Ages and of which we can see some archaeological remains that give us a more exact idea of how those beginnings were. A journey back in time to the middle of the 9th century. We will talk about how the population lived at that time, their beliefs, routines, trades and other aspects that we know thanks to archeology. And all this explained by professional archaeologists. An excellent opportunity to know the origins of Madrid.

We arrived in Aranjuez, to take a walk through its streets. We will start at the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, it is one of the dwellings of the Spanish royal family, located in the Real Sitio and Villa de Aranjuez, in the Community of Madrid. We continue towards the Jardines del Principe, a set of forests and parks with gardens decorated with a large number of fountains and statues in the Spanish city of Aranjuez. We also take the opportunity to take a look at the Royal Faúlas Museum, which is in the same gardens. We will follow the route to Toledo, where we will see the Plaza Zocodover, it was the neural center of the city for most of its history, it was the main square of it. Then we will visit the Cathedral of Toledo. We will finish the visit to Toledo in the Church of Santo Tome, totally rebuilt at the beginning of the 14th century by order of the Lord of Orgaz. The tower is one of the greatest examples of Toledo Mudejar art.

Visit some of the most popular sights in Madrid along with a local, professional guide. During this tour, you would walk by the Mercado San Miguel, the most popular market in Madrid which offers a wide range of food stalls, get to see the Santa Cruz Palace built in baroque architecture style. Take out your camera at Kilometro Cero, a stone slab from which distances of Spain’s roads are measured. Visit the Plaza Mayor that dates back to the 15th century and used to serve as the main market of the town and walk through the The Puerta del Sol, a public square which is one of the best known places in the city. The tour would also cover other local attractions en route. The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability.

We will leave for Avila, upon arrival we will visit the Basilica of San Vicente, a Romanesque temple, the largest and at the same time the most important in the city after the Cathedral, also one of the most outstanding works of this architectural style in the entire country . We will take a tour of the Teresian Route, it is about walking where Teresa was born and lived most of her life, where the Reformation of Carmel began, and wrote the Book of Life. We will finish our visit in Avila with a tour of the Museum of Architecture. We will return to Madrid, but before we will pass El Escorial, to visit the Royal Monastery of El Escorial, a complex that includes a royal palace, a basilica, a pantheon, a library, a school and a monastery. Finally we go to the Valley of the Fallen, a Catholic basilica, the Basilica of the Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen, an abbey called Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caídos and a monumental complex.

We will visit the Royal Palace, a huge building is located in front of the church of San Pablo. Then we will go to Segovia, where we will visit a Roman architectural work the Roman Aqueduct, located in the center of the city; Its construction was to send water from the Sierra de Guadarrama to the city of Segovia. We will follow the route to see the Lady of the Cathedrals, built between the XVI and XVIII centuries.  We continue to the Mirador de la Canaleja. From the Mirador de la Canaleja we can see the mountain of the Dead Woman and the neighborhood of San Millán. We will finish the tour with a visit to El Alcazar castle

Enjoy Cuenca and Toledo in two days! A perfect combination to discover both cities with guide and monuments included. Cuenca & Ciudad Encantada will be visited on the first day from 09:00am to 09:00pm The second day we will make a full day tour around Toledo. End of services in Madrid around 5:30pm