# Sunday in Segovia: the Aqueduct, the Mint, Roast Suckling Pig and the Alcázar The Aqueduct before the groups, the Mint by the river, suckling pig at the Azoguejo and the afternoon for the cathedral and the Alcázar. Doable without a car, too. Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/castile-and-leon/segovia/itineraries/segovia-aqueduct-mint-and-roast-suckling-pig-day-trip · Revisado: 2026-11-12 ## El día - 09:00 · Salida: 1 h 15 by car (A-6 from Madrid; park at the University or next to the Aqueduct) - 10:15 · Segovia Aqueduct from the Azoguejo (The empty Azoguejo and the climb to the wall viewpoint) - 15 min on foot - 11:15 · Royal Mint and Aqueduct Interpretation Centre (Going down to the Eresma · Sunday 10:00 to 14:30 · €5) - 15 min on foot - 13:30 · Mesón de Cándido (Suckling pig at the Azoguejo · open every day · booking required) · Mesón de Cándido, €€€ - 13 min on foot - 15:30 · Segovia Cathedral and Tower Visit (On Sundays it opens at 13:00 · €4) - 11 min on foot - 16:30 · Royal Alcázar of Segovia and the Tower of Juan II (Until 18:00 in winter · tower included, €10) - 18:15 · Vuelta (You reach Madrid around 19:30) Segovia is the simplest Sunday trip from Madrid: a little over an hour by car, half an hour by AVE and everything that matters on foot. The Sunday trick is the order. The municipal museums close at 14:30, the cathedral does not open until 13:00 and the Alcázar, in winter, closes at 18:00. So the morning is for the Aqueduct and the Mint, and the afternoon for the cathedral and the Alcázar. ## The Day, Hour by Hour 9:00 · Departure. Along the A-6, a little over an hour to Segovia. Park in the University car park or one of those near the Aqueduct: the old town has restricted traffic. By AVE, get off at Segovia-Guiomar and continue by city bus or taxi to the centre, 6 km away. 10:15 · Aqueduct. At this hour the Azoguejo is almost empty. Look at the arches from below and climb the steps to the wall viewpoint. The Visitor Reception Centre, in the same square, opens on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:30. 11:15 · Royal Mint. Walk down towards the Eresma through the Puerta de San Andrés. Philip II's coin factory opens on Sundays from 10:00 to 14:30 and includes the Aqueduct Interpretation Centre. Admission, €5. There is a guided visit at 12:00. 13:30 · Lunch at the Azoguejo. Mesón de Cándido is open every day from 13:00 to 16:30. Suckling pig and La Granja judiones. Book before you leave home. 15:30 · Cathedral. On Sundays it opens from 13:00 to 18:30. Admission, €4. 16:30 · Alcázar. In November it is open until 18:00, with last entry at 17:30. Palace, museum and tower, €10. The Juan II tower gives you the best view of the city in the afternoon light. 18:15 · Return. You reach Madrid around 19:30. ## Where and What to Eat Roast suckling pig is the dish of the day. Cándido, at the Azoguejo, is the plan's option because it is open every day at midday. If you run late, José María, next to the Plaza Mayor, has its kitchen open without a break from 12:00. With children, order portions to share rather than a whole suckling pig. ## With Children The Aqueduct and the Mint, with its wheels driven by the river, work well. The Alcázar is popular for the castle and the tower, which has stairs and no lift. With a pushchair, beware of the descent to the Eresma: it has steep slopes. ## Cómo llegar ### By car A little over an hour from Madrid along the A-6. Park outside the old town and walk: the centre has restricted traffic. ### Without a car AVE to Segovia-Guiomar in about 30 minutes and a city bus or taxi to the centre. There is also an Avanza bus to the station on Paseo Ezequiel González, minutes from the Aqueduct. ## Consejos ### Book lunch The Azoguejo fills up at Sunday midday. ### Do not leave the Alcázar for the end of the day in winter It closes at 18:00 and last entry is at 17:30. ### On a weekday, Wednesday is best If you can move the day, the municipal museums are free on Wednesdays that are not public holidays. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How long does it take from Madrid to Segovia? A little over an hour by car and about 30 minutes by AVE to Segovia-Guiomar. ### What time does the cathedral open on Sundays? At 13:00, until 18:30. ### How much do the tickets for the plan cost? Mint €5, cathedral €4 and Alcázar €7 or €10 with the tower. ### Can you do it without a car? Yes, by AVE or bus from Madrid.