Private tour in Madrid Paul O

Segobriga, an ancient Roman town, and an ancient Roman "Lapis Specularis" mine

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Paul O.

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Hello! Let me briefly introduce myself. I'm half British and half Spaniard, fully bilingual in English and Spanish. I also speak good French. Traveling has always been my passion since I was a little kid, as my father worked for an American company, and I had the chance to travel to several countries. I've primarily lived in Spain, but also in France (Paris, the UK, and the US). I can speak English with both British and American accents. I had my first trip as a tour guide when I was 15, as my American family came to Spain, and I went with them to Madrid's old town, Segovia, Toledo, and El Escorial. I discovered I liked it a lot. I have been organizing private tours since then. I have a degree in Music (piano and musical language) and Geology. This latter allowed me to explain many facts about the landscape and even several historical facts about old towns like Toledo, Segovia, and Madrid. Geology is, surprisingly, pretty important to establish a settlement. Among other things I've done during my professional career, I had two restaurants and two small wineries, so food and wine have no secrets for me. I can humbly say I'm a good chef. I have been teaching how to cook Spanish cuisine to many people throughout my life, many of them foreigners. Wine production is an art, and I have been collaborating with several enologists to obtain high-quality wines. With this experience I would be able to teach you how to prepare genuine Spanish food, not to mention organizing visits to wineries and get a good understanding about how to produce good wines and how to taste them. Personalized tours are my best approach to obtaining a unique experience for tourists. Just in Madrid, there are a lot of unknown places, full of history and even anecdotes, that most people don't know, and will give you the best understanding of Spanish history and culture. Many other places around Madrid remain unknown to visitors, like the seven Romanic churches of Guadalajara (dated from the XII century), the "magical" and mystic canyon of Duratón river in Segovia, with vultures flying over the Templar hermitage built in the plateau over the river, the castles and fortresses that "El Cid Campeador" held in his exile from Castille to Valencia in the XI century, and many others. I'll be glad to offer you any possible personalized tour, in addition to the pre-built tours you'll see displayed here. Traveling is one of the best things we can do in this life, and having a local guide will help you to squeeze every little drop of your experience and make your trip unforgettable. Hope to see you soon! Degree in Geology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 1981 Degree in Piano and Musical language from the Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid (1982) None

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Overview of your Madrid tour

Segóbriga was a Celtic and Roman city and is an impressive site still under excavation. It was initially a Celtiberian Castro (fortress). After its Roman conquest at the beginning of the 2nd century BC, Segóbriga had to become an oppidum or Celtiberian city. In the 4th century, it started to decline. At the Visigoth time, as of the 5th century, it still had to be an important city, but after the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, it was abandoned. Modern excavations have revealed the existence of well-preserved Roman buildings, like the Theather, Amphitheatre, Circus, Thermae, Forum, Basilica, etc. It's one of the best-preserved ancient Roman towns in Spain. Modern excavations have revealed the importance of a middle-sized Roman town. The "Mora Encantada" mine is an ancient Roman mine in use until the 3rd century. It has been restored to allow visitors to see it. It's intact as it was left by the Romans. a unique experience. Please take a look at the pictures.

Your Madrid tour itinerary

I will pick you up at an agreed meeting point in Madrid and drive you in a rented vehicle until we arrive in Segóbriga and start our walking tour. 1. Outside Town. Roman and Visigoth necropolis, Roman Circus, Visigoth church. 2. Roman Amphitheatre. 3. Roman Theater. Very well preserved having been buried for centuries. 4. Thermae. 5. - Forum and Basilica 6. - Walk around the uphill town. 7. - Visit the Museum. We'll go to visit the "mora Encantada" mine. and amazing old "Lapis Specularis" mine carved by the Romans. It's more than 40 meters of depth. Several galleries can be visited, and there are a lot of gypsum crystals in the rock. Simply astonishing. Most tourists who come to Madrid don't know about the existence of Segobriga, so you'll have the chance of knowing a real Roman town that is around 2, 500 years old, no need to go to Italy! We'll finally drive back to Madrid.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

We'll depart from Madrid to Segobriga in a rental car, I will drive you to the "Mora Encantada" mine and then back to Madrid.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Segobriga and the Roman mine
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The tour would start from Atocha Square, or at the tourist hotel with no extra cost, depending on the location of the hotel.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Religious Sites
History
Day Trip
Tour reference number
1176332
Languages
Spanish
English
French
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

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This private tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and travellers interested in ancient Roman history. It's also ideal for those who want to explore lesser-known historical sites near Madrid, such as Segobriga and the "Mora Encantada" mine. Families with kids, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns will find this tour accessible and engaging.

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