Hot Air Balloon Ride in Segovia: Cathedral & Aqueduct Views

Rise 350 meters above Segovia's monuments and see them whole

A hot air balloon flight over Segovia takes you up from a field 350 meters from the Cathedral and Alcázar, where you'll drift over the Roman Aqueduct and the city's medieval core. The experience lasts three to four hours and includes an HD video of the flight, a champagne toast, picnic breakfast and bottled water. A live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French explains how the balloon works and describes the landmarks below. Children from age five are welcome, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hot air balloon flight over Segovia

• Take off near Segovia Cathedral
• Fly over Segovia Cathedral
• View Segovia Aqueduct from balloon

The experience

You arrive before dawn at the launch field near the Cathedral and Alcázar: close enough that the monuments frame the takeoff itself. The crew prepares the balloon while you watch, and the guide walks you through how each component works and what to expect in the air. Once aloft, the wind carries you over the Cathedral, then toward the Roman Aqueduct, a structure more than two thousand years old and still standing. From the basket you see how it spans the valley, how the city sits on its ridge, and how the landscape spreads beyond in every direction. The flight is unhurried. There is no schedule to keep once you are up.

Back on the ground, the crew serves a champagne toast and a picnic breakfast with bottled water. You'll receive an HD video of the flight (the takeoff, the drift over the monuments, the landing), so the moment stays with you after you leave. The whole outing, from arrival to departure, takes three to four hours.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel.
• HD video of the flight.
• champagne toast and picnic breakfast.
• bottled water.
• a diploma commemorating the flight.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cirros Globos Aerostáticos

Is this one for you?The three- to four-hour time commitment means you can fit this into a morning and still have the afternoon free for the city itself: the Cathedral, the Alcázar and the old town are all walkable once you land. If you're in Segovia for only a few hours, this flight takes most of your day, so plan accordingly.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the Roman Aqueduct of Segovia, and why is it worth seeing from the air?

The Roman Aqueduct is a 2,000-year-old structure that carried water across a valley into the city and still stands intact. From the balloon, you see its full span and how it fits into the landscape in a way ground-level views cannot show.

Do I get to see the Alcázar and Cathedral during the flight?

The Alcázar is visible from the launch field itself. The takeoff happens 350 meters away from it. The Cathedral is visible from the field and, with favorable winds, you'll fly over it during the flight.

Is the video included, or do I have to pay extra for it?

The HD video of your flight is included in the price. You receive it after landing so you have a record of the takeoff, the views and the moment itself.

How early do I need to arrive, and what time does the flight actually happen?

Hot air balloon flights operate at dawn or early morning when wind conditions are calmest. Pickup is included, and the crew will confirm your exact arrival time when you book.