Avila & Salamanca Day Trip with Tickets to Salamanca Cathedral and Avila Medieval Wall
by Amigo Tours Spain
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This full-day bus tour from Madrid covers the historic cities of Salamanca and Ávila, lasting about 11 hours. It includes guided walking tours in both cities and transportation between Madrid, Salamanca, and Ávila. In Salamanca, the guide leads a city center walk highlighting the University of Salamanca and other notable sites. If the ticket option is selected, the tour includes a 30-minute visit inside Salamanca Cathedral, which consists of the Old and New Cathedrals joined together, showcasing Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles. After Salamanca, the tour moves to Ávila, where the guide shows the main landmarks including the San Vicente Sanctuary and Ávila Cathedral, which participants can visit inside on their own during free time. For those who selected the ticket option, the tour ends with a 30-minute visit atop the medieval walls of Ávila, featuring over 80 towers and 9 gates. Food and drinks are not included, and hotel pickup is available only on the private tour option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salamanca
The first stop is Salamanca, a city with roots dating back to Celtic times and known for its sandstone architecture. Founded in the 12th century, Salamanca was an intellectual hub in the 15th and 16th centuries. The guide will lead a walk through key sites, explaining their history and architectural details.
Plaza Mayor
Located in Salamanca's center, Plaza Mayor is a large public square built in Spanish baroque style. The guide will discuss the square's history and its role as a social gathering place.
Universidad De Salamanca
The University of Salamanca is the oldest in the Spanish-speaking world and the third oldest still operating globally. It was formally recognized as a university by King Alfonso X in 1254 and Pope Alexander IV in 1255.
Casa de las Conchas
This Gothic-style urban palace in Salamanca features Plateresque elements and is notable for its distinctive shell decorations.
Plaza del Corrillo
Situated next to Plaza Mayor, this historic center square is accessed through the Arco del Corrillo and is part of Salamanca's old town layout.
Salamanca Cathedral Interior Visit
If selected, the tour includes a 30-minute visit inside the connected Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca. The Old Cathedral dates from the 12th to 14th centuries with Romanesque architecture, while the New Cathedral, built from the 16th to 18th centuries, combines Gothic and Baroque styles.
30 min
Avila
The second city visited is Ávila, known for its well-preserved medieval walls featuring over 80 semi-circular crenelated towers and nine gates, including the El Alcázar arch. The guide will show the main landmarks and provide historical context.
Catedral de Avila
Tour participants will have free time to visit the interior of Ávila Cathedral on their own. Opening hours vary by season.
Plaza Mercado Chico
This main square inside Ávila's walls is rectangular with arcades on three sides and located opposite the church of San Juan Bautista.
Las Murallas de Avila
For those with the ticket option, the tour includes a 30-minute visit on top of Ávila's medieval walls, which were completed between the 11th and 14th centuries and are Spain's most complete fortifications.
30 min
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for you at the corner of Julio Camba Street with Alcalá Street with a sign of Amigo Tours. Metro station VENTAS. Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departs.
End point
The guide will be waiting for you at the corner of Julio Camba Street with Alcalá Street with a sign of Amigo Tours. Metro station VENTAS. Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Avila & Salamanca Day Trip with Tickets to Salamanca Cathedral and Avila Medieval Wall
by Amigo Tours Spain
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
This full-day bus tour from Madrid covers the historic cities of Salamanca and Ávila, lasting about 11 hours. It includes guided walking tours in both cities and transportation between Madrid, Salamanca, and Ávila. In Salamanca, the guide leads a city center walk highlighting the University of Salamanca and other notable sites. If the ticket option is selected, the tour includes a 30-minute visit inside Salamanca Cathedral, which consists of the Old and New Cathedrals joined together, showcasing Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles. After Salamanca, the tour moves to Ávila, where the guide shows the main landmarks including the San Vicente Sanctuary and Ávila Cathedral, which participants can visit inside on their own during free time. For those who selected the ticket option, the tour ends with a 30-minute visit atop the medieval walls of Ávila, featuring over 80 towers and 9 gates. Food and drinks are not included, and hotel pickup is available only on the private tour option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Salamanca
The first stop is Salamanca, a city with roots dating back to Celtic times and known for its sandstone architecture. Founded in the 12th century, Salamanca was an intellectual hub in the 15th and 16th centuries. The guide will lead a walk through key sites, explaining their history and architectural details.
Plaza Mayor
Located in Salamanca's center, Plaza Mayor is a large public square built in Spanish baroque style. The guide will discuss the square's history and its role as a social gathering place.
Universidad De Salamanca
The University of Salamanca is the oldest in the Spanish-speaking world and the third oldest still operating globally. It was formally recognized as a university by King Alfonso X in 1254 and Pope Alexander IV in 1255.
Casa de las Conchas
This Gothic-style urban palace in Salamanca features Plateresque elements and is notable for its distinctive shell decorations.
Plaza del Corrillo
Situated next to Plaza Mayor, this historic center square is accessed through the Arco del Corrillo and is part of Salamanca's old town layout.
Salamanca Cathedral Interior Visit
If selected, the tour includes a 30-minute visit inside the connected Old and New Cathedrals of Salamanca. The Old Cathedral dates from the 12th to 14th centuries with Romanesque architecture, while the New Cathedral, built from the 16th to 18th centuries, combines Gothic and Baroque styles.
30 min
Avila
The second city visited is Ávila, known for its well-preserved medieval walls featuring over 80 semi-circular crenelated towers and nine gates, including the El Alcázar arch. The guide will show the main landmarks and provide historical context.
Catedral de Avila
Tour participants will have free time to visit the interior of Ávila Cathedral on their own. Opening hours vary by season.
Plaza Mercado Chico
This main square inside Ávila's walls is rectangular with arcades on three sides and located opposite the church of San Juan Bautista.
Las Murallas de Avila
For those with the ticket option, the tour includes a 30-minute visit on top of Ávila's medieval walls, which were completed between the 11th and 14th centuries and are Spain's most complete fortifications.
30 min
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting for you at the corner of Julio Camba Street with Alcalá Street with a sign of Amigo Tours. Metro station VENTAS. Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departs.
End point
The guide will be waiting for you at the corner of Julio Camba Street with Alcalá Street with a sign of Amigo Tours. Metro station VENTAS. Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour departs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.