Segovia Cathedral Tower Tour: 60 Min, 4 Stops, 88m High

Climb four levels of the Cathedral tower and watch Segovia unfold from the bell chamber

A guided 60-minute tour of Segovia Cathedral's tower takes you through four stops: an audiovisual room with 3D video mapping, the bell house where you learn how the bellman lived, the clock room, and the bell tower itself at almost 88 meters high. The tour includes free entry to the Episcopal Palace of Segovia and access to the Cathedral's exhibition halls. A live guide leads the tour in Spanish, with English departures at 15:00 daily.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of the Cathedral tower

• Enter the Cathedral
• Visit exhibition halls
• Watch audiovisual presentation
• Explore House of the Ringer
• See the Clock Room
• Enjoy views from Bell Tower

The experience

The tour starts in the audiovisual room, where surround video mapping and 3D recreations tell the history and faith behind the Cathedral. From there you move through the bell house (the living quarters where the bellman and his family stayed), then climb to the clock room to see the mechanics that mark time across the city. The final stop is the bell tower itself, where you stand at almost 88 meters high and look out over Segovia's rooftops, the Alcázar fortress, and the countryside beyond.

The whole climb takes 60 minutes and covers four distinct levels, each with something different to see and learn. The video mapping in the audiovisual room is the only technology on the route. The rest is the tower itself: the bells, the clock face, the views. You're not rushed through. Each room has time to take in what's there.

Tours run year-round on different schedules. From November through March, departures are at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30. From April through October, there are eight slots a day: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:30, and 21:30 (the evening slots run Friday through Sunday from May to October). The 15:00 departure is guided in English. Other times the guide speaks Spanish. Entry to the Cathedral itself and its open exhibition halls (the Santa Catalina Hall, Chapter Hall, tapestry collection and liturgical ornaments room, and painting gallery) are included with your tower ticket.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the Cathedral tower in Spanish (or English at 15:00 daily).
• entry to the Episcopal Palace of Segovia.
• access to the Cathedral's exhibition halls including the Santa Catalina Hall, Chapter Hall, tapestry and liturgical ornaments room, and painting gallery.
• self-guided visit to the Cathedral itself.

Before you book

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 5 start times, from € 7.78 per person, with a live guide in Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 24

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Catedral Segovia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to climb to the bell tower on a set schedule. Choose private booking if you need a different time or prefer a dedicated guide.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I see on each of the four stops inside the tower?

The audiovisual room uses 3D video mapping to show the Cathedral's history and meaning. The bell house reveals how the bellman and his family lived in the tower. The clock room lets you see the mechanism that keeps time for the city. The bell tower at the top gives you views of Segovia from almost 88 meters high: the Alcázar, the surrounding landscape, and the city streets below.

How long does the whole tour take from start to finish?

The guided tour is 60 minutes total, including all four stops and the climb between them. That time is built into the schedule, so you're not moving quickly. Each room has time to stand and look.

What time slots are available, and which one has an English-speaking guide?

From November to March, tours depart at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30. From April to October, there are eight departures daily: 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:30, and 21:30 (evening tours run Friday–Sunday from May to October). The 15:00 departure is guided in English every day. Other times the guide speaks Spanish.

Does the ticket include anything besides the tower tour?

Yes. Your ticket includes free entry to the Episcopal Palace of Segovia and access to the Cathedral's exhibition halls: the Santa Catalina Hall, Chapter Hall, tapestry and liturgical ornaments room, and painting gallery. The Cathedral itself is open for a self-guided visit as well.

Is there a physical fitness requirement for this tour?

The tour involves climbing four levels of the tower, so a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.