--- title: Avila and Salamanca : Magic and Small Group History from Madrid lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/madrid/tours/avila-and-salamanca-magic-and-small-group-history-from-madrid/ type: tour city: Madrid country: Spain price: 149 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 600 languages: [pt, cmn, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 25 of 31 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-08-31 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/avila-and-salamanca-magic-and-small-group-history-from-madrid/ --- # Avila and Salamanca : Magic and Small Group History from Madrid **Guidekin's take:** Avila and Salamanca in a group capped eight, with entries to Salamanca's cathedral and university and Avila's Santa Teresa convent all included. Lunch and hotel pickup are not; at €149 per person it is the small-format alternative to the coach circuits. ## Overview It’s not just any tour, it’s an experience designed for you. No crowded buses or following a cold audio guide. Here we will be maximum 8 people, sharing the trip as if we were old friends, with time to enjoy, ask and live every moment without hurry. In Salamanca you will be speechless in front of its majestic cathedral and feel the magic of its streets full of university life, where thousands of young people from the world pursue their dreams in the oldest university in Europe. In Avila you will see its impressive walls and enter the Convent of Santa Teresa de Jesus, a place full of spirituality and mystery. You will transport yourself to medieval times, reviving the strength of a people that was never defeated. At the end of the day you will not only have visited two unique cities, you will have experienced something that few travelers experience : an intimate, authentic journey full of unforgettable moments. ✨ Book now and come enjoy the Spain you always dreamed of! ## Key facts - Price: from €149 per person - Duration: 10h - Rating: 4.54/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Crafted ## 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 ## Not included - Tip - Lunch - Pick-up from the hotel ## Itinerary 1. **We'll meet at O'Donnell's Gate with all the members of the group** (1h 30m) - From there we will start our journey to Salamanca 2. **Salamanca** (pass by, no stop) - Arrival in Salamanca - 10 : 45 3. **We will start exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an ...** (1h; admission included) - 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 4. **Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca** (30m) - Walking tour: We will tour the interior of the ancient city of Salamanca 5. **Cielo de Salamanca** (1h; admission included) - 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... 6. **Ciudad Vieja de Salamanca** (1h 30m) - 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. 7. **Avila** (pass by, no stop) - Arrival in Avila - 3:30 pm 8. **Casco Historico de Avila** (30m) - 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. 9. **Convento de Santa Teresa** (1h; admission included) - 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. 10. **To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coff...** (30m; admission included) - To finish our visit, we will visit the Avila stop, where we will enjoy a coffee or drink before returning to Madrid. 11. **Departure to Madrid** (1h 30m) - We'll drop them off at the same place we picked them up. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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 ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#25 of 31** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-local-guide](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-local-guide/?format=md) — 4.99 (983) 2. [toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-guide-and-driver-from-madrid](https://guidekin.com/spain/madrid/tours/toledo-private-tour-with-licensed-guide-and-driver-from-madrid/?format=md) — 4.99 (687) 3. 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