Avila and Salamanca Tour from Madrid | La Vacanza Travel

Avila and Salamanca Tour from Madrid

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: Spain, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid
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  • 11 hours
  • Madrid
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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. 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 Cathedral. We will finish in the surroundings of the Plaza Mayor, where you will have time to taste its fantastic gastronomy and savor its iconic `tapas´.

Then, we will leave for Ávila. Once in the quintessential medieval city, the tour will begin with a view of the wall, 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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Salamanca, Salamanca, Province of Salamanca, Castile and Leon

Your first stop will be Salamanca, whose history dates back to Celtic times, very well-known for its ornate sandstone architecture. It was founded in the 12th century and was a key intellectual center in the 15th and 16th centuries. Here, our guide will guide you through the city's most important sites, learning about their history and architectonic characteristics.

Pass By: Plaza Mayor, 37008 Salamanca Spain

The front of the plaza, showing the clock tower in the background and social gatherings in the front. Is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area. Our guide will explain us here about the history on this square.

Pass By: Universidad de Salamanca, Plaza del Patio de Escuelas Menores 1, 37008 Salamanca Spain

It is the oldest university in the Hispanic world and the third oldest university in the entire world still in operation. The formal title of "University" was granted by King Alfonso X in 1254 and recognized by Pope Alexander IV in 1255.


Pass By: Casa de las Conchas, C. de la Compañía, 2, 37002 Salamanca, Spain

The Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca is an old urban palace in the Gothic style with Plateresque elements.

Pass By: Plaza del Corrillo, 37002 Salamanca, Spain

The Plaza del Corrillo is located in the historic center of the city of Salamanca, next to the Plaza Mayor from which it is accessed through the so-called Arco del Corrillo.

Pass By: Avila, Avila, Province of Avila, Castile and Leon

The second destination is Ávila, famous for its intact medieval walls, with more than 80 semi-circular crenelated towers and 9 gates, including the arched El Alcázar. Our guide will also provide you with the best experience in the city, showing you the best landmarks of the city, while you learn in an enjoyable way.

Pass By: Plaza Mercado Chico, Avila Spain

The Plaza del Mercado Chico, the main square of Ávila, is located in the center of the city, inside the walls. It is a rectangular square with arcades on three of its sides and opposite the church of San Juan Bautista, on the side without arcades.

Pass By: Catedral de Avila, Plaza Catedral 8, 05001 Avila Spain

You will have some free time to visit the inside on your own. Please note that the opening times of the Cathedral may change depending of the time of the year

Pass By: Las Murallas de Avila, C/ Lope Nunez, 4, 05001 Avila Spain

The Walls of Ávila in central Spain, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain. We will have the chance to admire them and take pictures of the landscape.


Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Salamanca (not included in the private option)
  • Guided Walking Tour in Salamanca
  • Guided Walking Tour in Ávila
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation from the meeting point to Avila and Salamanca and back to Madrid

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only included in the private option)
  • We recommend to wear comfortable shoes
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We recommend to take sun cream, a hat and water, specially in summer
  • If you have reserved a private tour and you want to be picked up at your hotel please send us the hotel details
  • Infant seats must be requested in advance and are subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Calle de Julio Camba, C. de Julio Camba, Salamanca, 28028 Madrid, Spain


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours


User's Reviews

geo6543

17 Apr, 2024

In general, the tour was good, but they wasted a lot of time which left little time to see the last stop Avila. At 9:30am they stopped for breakfast this took 30 minutes out of our time. There was no need for this, and they didn't tell the people to pick something up and go. Then in Avila they stopped us at some cookie store for 30 minutes while we got a sales pitch (I'm sure the tour company got a commission on the sales). Then when I asked if we had time to see explore Avila or see the cathedral, I was told there wasn't enough time. We wasted 1 hour that could have been better used. To be fair our guide Irene was nice and knowledgeable, but I really can 't recommend this tour.

Jorge_F

06 Apr, 2024

First we were very happy with Irene our tour guide. However the tour was not well organized, we stopped at 930 for breakfast losing 30 min then at our last stop we had a cookie sales pitch at a local store in Avila. We had no free time in avila, the lost hour would have been great. I must think the tour company has a deal with the cookie store. Also the bus was uncomfortable, too small. I don't think I can recommend.

Sarah_S

31 Mar, 2024

Our guide Irene was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and made sure the tour information was always provided in English despite being only 3 of the group of 20 that needed it. The stops for breaks for food/bathrooms/etc were well timed and she had great suggestions for use of our allotted personal time at each place. Highly recommend both historical cities.

Rosa_C

30 Mar, 2024

My most memorable moments were when I arrived in Avila and saw those walls. I was impressed by how they built fortified cities to protect themselves from their enemies and in Salamanca the architecture of the cathedrals, those details whoa! and the fact that Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra sat in the Plaza Mayor, who knows if he didn't find inspiration to write one of his great literary works?

Susan_C

26 Mar, 2024

Comfortable bus ride, informative tour guide. Liked having free time. Enjoyed the tour very much! Returned to Salamanca for the first time in many years and lived it!

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Outstanding Tour of Memorable World Heritage sites

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Excellent daytrip

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Amazing Tour Guides: Ignacio and Irene

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Visit Avila and Salamanca picturesque and historical towns

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Ready to booked again

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Salamanca and Avila

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Tour to Avila and Salamanca Was Perfect

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Great Tour

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Great day

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Imperdível!

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Ótima experiência

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Visita obligada

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Vacaciones

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A wonderful time!!

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景色很美,接送地點方便易找,導遊友善守時

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Tour de un día Salamanca y Avila

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Maravilloso

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Ciudades impresionantes

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