Avila and Salamanca : Magic and Small Group History from Madrid

4.6 Great 70 reviews
|
10h
|
Portuguese, CMN, English, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.6
70 reviews
5
61
4
1
3
1
2
2
1
5
Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Avila and Salamanca in a group capped at 8, with entries to Salamanca's cathedral and university and Avila's Santa Teresa convent all included. Lunch and hotel pickup are not; at 149 euros it is the small-format alternative to the coach circuits.

From the guide

What's Included

Entrance Convent Santa Teresa de Avila
Cathedral entrance of Salamanca
We will supply you with water so that you are always hydrated throughout the journey.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance university of Salamanca
We will include a coffee, tea or wine on one of the terraces of Avila

What's Not Included

Tip
Lunch
Pick-up from the hotel

Itinerary

We'll meet at O'Donnell's Gate with all the members of the group Stop 1
From there we will start our journey to Salamanca
1h 30m
Salamanca Stop 2
Arrival in Salamanca - 10 : 45
Pass by
We will start exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an ... Stop 3
We will start exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an architectural complex that merges the New and Old Cathedral, taking us through Romanesque and Gothic art
1h
Admission included
Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca Stop 4
Walking tour: We will tour the interior of the ancient city of Salamanca
30 min
Cielo de Salamanca Stop 5
We will visit the Sky of Salamanca, an impressive mural painting located in the minor schools of the University of Salamanca. This mural, made by Fernando Gallego in the 15th century, represents a vision of the firmament with constellations, shows us signs of the zodiac and mythological figures. Its Gothic style and astronomical precision reflect the scientific knowledge of the time. Although it originally covered the entire vault, only part of it remains today. The intense colors and expressiveness of the figures captivate the viewer. It is considered a jewel of Renaissance art and science. The mural evokes the union between celestial knowledge and human knowledge. Visiting it is like traveling to the universe from the heart of Salamanca.
1h
Admission included
Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca Stop 6
We will tour the city for lunch, pause at a local restaurant where we will enjoy typical dishes such as hornazo, chanfaina or grilled meats.
1h 30m
Avila Stop 7
Arrival in Avila - 3:30 pm
Pass by
Casco Historico de Avila Stop 8
We will tour the city of Avila where we will know its medieval walls, not for something it is the best preserved fortification in the world. Throughout the tour, we will discover the history of Ávila and its heritage value.
30 min
Convento de Santa Teresa Stop 9
They will visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, built on the saint's birthplace. A place full of spirituality, with Baroque church, locket and memories of her life, inviting you to discover Teresa’s deep footprint in Avila.
1h
Admission included
To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coff... Stop 10
To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coffee or drink before returning to Madrid.
30 min
Admission included
Departure to Madrid Stop 11
We'll drop them off at the same place we picked them up.
1h 30m

Departure & Return

Start point

It's right on the corner of Menendez Pelayo Avenue and O'Donnell Street. At the entrance to Retiro Park. Public transport: Metro: Lines 2 and 9. Prince of Vergara Station (150 meters) Bus: 15, 20, 29, 52, 146 and 152

End point

It's right on the corner of Menendez Pelayo Avenue and O'Donnell Street. At the entrance to Retiro Park. Public transport: Metro: Lines 2 and 9. Prince of Vergara Station (150 meters) Bus: 15, 20, 29, 52, 146 and 152

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Important note: we only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Guests under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 149 / person