Avila and Salamanca Tour from Madrid

Highlights

Be amazed by the impressive Cathedral of Salamanca
Taste some `tapas´ in the `Plaza Mayor´ of Salamanca
Discover the big walls of the medieval Avila

Tour info

Duration

11 hours

Commentary

English, Spanish

Meeting Point

C. de Julio Camba, C. de Julio Camba, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28028

Why take this tour?

Visit the historical Spanish cities of Salamanca and Ávila on a guided tour that reveals the legends of these magnificent places. In Salamanca, you can explore the impressive `Plaza Mayor´ and the enormous New Cathedral, while in Ávila you can stroll the charming avenues of this walled city.

We will start the tour leaving Madrid on the way to Salamanca. Once there, you will have the opportunity to discover its patrimonial legacy with its innumerable corners and details. We will start in the center of the city, where our tour leader will begin with his explanation. The tour includes the history and curiosities of the University of Salamanca, which was of great importance in the history of Spain.

We will also visit the `Cielo de Salamanca´ and you will be able to see the interior of the Cathedral. We will finish in the surroundings of the Plaza Mayor, which is characterized by its impressive baroque ornaments with details. This very popular area is an iconic gathering area with many restaurants, ice cream stalls, and shops to visit. It is the perfect balance between culture, history, and social life. Here you will have time to taste its fantastic gastronomy and savor its iconic `Tapas´! Then, with a full stomach, we will leave for Ávila.

Once in the quintessential medieval city of Castilla y León, the tour will begin with a view of the walls of Ávila, and we will pass by the San Vicente Sanctuary and the Cathedral. We will learn about the history of this unique city as we stroll through ancient alleyways and admire impressive Romanesque churches such as the Ávila Cathedral and the San Vicente Basilica. In addition, you will make a stop at the `Mirador de Los Cuatro Postes´ to take beautiful photographs of the city and its wall.

A one-day tour in which you will get to know in depth the culture and history of two important Spanish cities!

What’s included?

Transportation from the meeting point
Bilingual guide (simultaneously in English and Spanish)
Tickets to Salamanca Cathedral
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

• For more information please contact Amigo Tours at +34 91 129 34 83 or [email protected]
• Please note: All tours are run in both English and Spanish
• Please be 15 minutes earlier at the meeting point for the check in. The guide will be waiting at the meeting point with a sign of Amigo Tours
• Please wear comfortable athletic or walking shoes, layered clothes and sun protection. Check the weather conditions before going to the tour as it may be very cold in winter and very hot in summer.
• Note that this tour is not fully adapted for people with mobility problems to enjoy them freely due to the numerous staircases and pavements.

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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Amigo Tours is a branch of Amigo Group, travel company that operates Tours and Transportation services in 7 different countries in Latin America and Europe. Amigo Tours is specialized in providing services to both the main online travel agencies and wholesale travel agencies around the world. In Amigo Tours we provide over 240 tours everyday operated directly by us. In the Latin America region, Amigo Tours is one of the biggest tour operators and is in a continual expansion.