Tour Companies for Toledo and Segovia from Madrid

Hi Chris,

I love those two cities, and many folks will say that it is too rushed to try to do both of them in one day, and I would basically agree, except I have traveled to both of them a few times before (by both train and private car), as well as Ávila, and on a recent trip to Madrid last Summer I absolutely did take a one day tour to Toledo and Segovia. Well, I wrote about this a while back, and I occasionally get private messages asking me what company I used, so here is a copy of my message response:

If you have the energy and the passion to see a lot, day trips are great ways to tour, as everything is highly organized, expertly led, and accurately timed. I am completely bilingual and I have lived in Spain, but I always book day trips and tours just for the convenience!

The tour operator is IBE Tours. The tour includes inside visits to both the Alcázar in Segovia and the Cathedral in Toledo, which many other tours may not. It is a full day, but well worth it. Lunch is on your own in Toledo. The tour guide is bilingual Spanish/English, and walks with you in both cities. Having the private bus ready and waiting means not worrying about trains or taxis in the local cities. However, we did have to meet the bus near the bullfight arena in Madrid very early in the morning, and we took a taxi there.

Here is a link:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g187514-d13181709-Segovia_Toledo_Tour_with_Alcazar_Ticket_and_Optional_Cathedral-Madrid.html

If you like medieval cities you could also consider a day trip to Ávila, and/or Salamanca. Another option is a day trip to El Escorial and Valle de los Caídos, two stunning spots to visit.

¡Buen viaje!

Regards,
PhilaLady

Thank you PhilaLady. Much appreciated. Yes I am trying to decide of just doing a deep dive in 1 city (like Toledo) on our own vs doing a tour with 2 cities. We have 5 nights in Madrid so I thought I would take 1 full day as a day trip. We did a full day tour in Portugal and yes its a very long day.

Appreciate the info and Ill decide in next few days.

Regards
Chris