Segovia Cathedral Opening Hours

The Santa Iglesia Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción y de San Frutos de Segovia, also known as the Lady of Cathedrals, stands out for being one of the most visited monuments of the city. This is due to its particular Gothic architectural style and the historical richness of the place, which is transmitted through all the works of art arranged in its rooms.

Undoubtedly, touring the Cathedral is one of the best things to do in Segovia. Therefore, if you have decided to participate in this visit, you will have to first check the opening and closing hours of the enclosure. This way, you won't have any inconveniences when organizing your daily itinerary and you will make the most of your stay.

The Cathedral of Segovia has a general opening time of nine hours a day. Therefore, you can visit the monument every day of the week, from Monday to Sunday from 09:30 to 18:30 hours.

In addition, there is the night schedule from 9:30 to 21:30 hours. This modality is usually available annually on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but only for five months (from May to September).

Also, you should know that whatever the schedule, the last admission is allowed only up to 30 minutes before the usual closing time.

Therefore, if you are planning to visit the Cathedral of Segovia, you should take into consideration the available schedules. This way, you will avoid any inconvenience that may affect your itinerary for 1 day in Segovia.

Segovia Cathedral's weekend opening hours vary according to the type of visit you plan to make.

For example you will have:

• General access: you can visit the cathedral on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Guided visit: during the weekend this modality is only available on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Special hours every Sunday of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., you can enter the Cathedral of Segovia free of charge. However, access is directed only to the area of the temple, to contemplate its architectural beauty.
• Segovia Cathedral Tower: Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 am (offers five daily visits until 4:30 pm).

Whether you are in Segovia for 2 days or a longer period of time, you must enjoy the architectural scene of the Lady of the Cathedrals and what better way to do it, if not through a night visit.

Therefore, annually, the Cathedral of Segovia offers a special night schedule, which you can enjoy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from mid-May to mid-September. You will have the opportunity to access the tour of the temple and the Cathedral Tower until 9:30 p.m.

You will discover a different perspective of the Cathedral and Segovia at night, which will surely leave you amazed. Basically, you will feel like you have traveled back in time, thanks to the illumination of the place.

You will walk through the Tower (audiovisual room, bell tower, clock room) and contemplate the city from the highest point of the building. Afterwards, you will come down from the tower and walk around the temple, which will be fully illuminated by then.

Guided tours of the Cathedral of Segovia are available from Monday to Friday at 11:00, 12:30 and 17:00 hours. On Saturdays, the tours are available at 11:00 and 12:30 am. If you decide to travel during the summer months, you will get an extended schedule until 19:00 hours, but only from Monday to Friday.

Also, there is the guided tour of the Cathedral Tower of Segovia, which takes place from Monday to Sunday at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30 hours. In addition, in the summer season the schedule is usually extended two more shifts, that is, you can access the tower at 18:00 and 19:30 hours, accompanied by an official guide or audio guide.

These are quite flexible schedules, allowing you to enjoy this monument at any time of day. Thus, during one hour you will visit the cathedral, the cloister, the exhibition halls and the chapels. You can also choose to discover the Cathedral Tower or make both visits.

Whatever the case, the recommendation is that you try as much as possible to select the morning schedule, since the tourist influx is usually lower. This way, you will have enough time to do other activities. For example, join a walking tour of the city, buy tickets for the Alcazar of Segovia, among others. If you decide to go in the late afternoon, you should take into consideration that the last admission is one hour before closing time.

If you have decided to incorporate the visit to the Lady of the Cathedrals among the 10 things to do in Segovia in summer, then you will be interested to know that during this season the enclosure extends its closing hours.

From mid-May until mid-September, the Cathedral of Segovia keeps its doors open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Therefore, access to the enclosure is available three hours longer than usual. However, this schedule may vary annually.

The same happens with the schedule of the guided tour, whose closure is extended by one shift (until 19:00 hours from Monday to Friday). Meanwhile, the tour of the Segovia Cathedral Tower is usually extended until 7:30 pm. This way, you will enjoy at least a couple of more visits to discover this emblematic construction.

The Cathedral of Segovia continues to be a place of worship for parishioners. Therefore, the enclosure during some specific dates may close its doors, due to some religious celebration.

For example, every year the Lady of the Cathedrals remains completely closed:

• On Good Friday.
• On January 1, 5 and 6.
• December 24, 25 and 31.

In addition, there are other days on which the Cathedral of Segovia is closed for only half a day, that is, from 10:00 to 15:00 hours:

• Palm Sunday.
• Easter Sunday.
• Corpus Christi.
• September 25, due to the Celebration of the Cathedral of Segovia, which is celebrated on September 25. September, due to the Celebration in honor of Our Lady of Fuencisla.

On the other hand, if your trip coincides with October 25, you will find the Cathedral of Segovia closed until 14:00 hours. This is because on that day the celebration of San Frutos, who is the patron saint of the city, takes place.

Any time is suitable to visit the Cathedral of Segovia and, thus, admire this architectural work built during the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. However, if you want to make the most of your 1, 2 or 3 day visit to Segovia, you should choose the less crowded hours, which are usually in the mornings.

In fact, if you go to the Cathedral of Segovia any day of the week between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., you will notice that there are fewer tourists. The opposite is the case during rush hours (12:00, 13:00 and 18:00 hours), when you will find long lines to enter the temple, the chapels, the museum and other exhibits.

Also, you should take into consideration that choosing the best time will allow you to observe the interior of the Cathedral in greater detail, without other people obstructing your vision. Likewise, if you visit Segovia with children, you will be able to keep them in sight during the tour without fear of them getting lost in the crowd.

The Cathedral of Segovia is located in the highest part of the city, specifically next to the Plaza Mayor, where several city bus routes pass through. Also, a few blocks away, a train line passes by.

Line B bus is the first to pass near the Cathedral of Segovia, just at 3:00 am. Meanwhile, the bus line 7 is the last to stop near the Cathedral at 23:35 hours. For its part, the REG train line makes its first stop at the Cathedral at approximately 10:32 a.m. and, at 9:25 p.m., the last train of the day passes by.

Among the stops closest to the Segovia Cathedral are:

• El Convento De Santa Cruz, from where you will have to walk 11 minutes.
• Colón, at an average walking distance of 8 minutes.
• Paseo del Salón, with a proximity of 5 minutes.
• Plaza Merced, which happens to be the closest to the Cathedral, only 3 minutes away.

Certainly, there are several transportation routes that connect with the surroundings of the Cathedral. However, to save time and avoid getting lost, the ideal is to have a public transportation app at hand, which allows you to know the schedules and directions in real time.

A few minutes away from the Lady of the Cathedrals you will find several tourist destinations of great architectural and historical importance, which you can discover by joining the best tours of Segovia or on your own. You just have to organize your itinerary according to the opening and closing times of these monuments.

The Jewish Quarter of Segovia

The Jewish Quarter of Se govia is a museum dating back to medieval times, where you will learn about the legacy of the Jewish community that inhabited the city. It is located three minutes from the Cathedral and is open every day of the year.

• Mondays and Tuesdays from 10:00 to 14:00.
• Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00.
• Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00.

Segovia Aqueduct

Another attraction near the Cathedral is the Aqueduct of Segovia. You will only have to walk approximately 11 minutes and you will find this impressive Roman construction, which is usually open to the public 24 hours a day, from Monday to Sunday. However, these hours may vary during the celebration of All Saints' Day in October.

Gate of San Andrés

From the Cathedral of Segovia you can walk a distance of four minutes to reach the monumental Puerta de San Andrés. It is a monument considered of Cultural Interest, located four minutes away. There, you can access every day from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.