Madrid to Salamanca and Avila Tour: Explore Historic University and Iconic Tapas
4.4
200 Ratings
Madrid
Embark on a captivating tour from Madrid to Salamanca and Avila. Explore the historic University of Salamanca, visit the Cathedral, and indulge in iconic tapas. Discover the medieval charm of Avila's wall, San Vicente Sanctuary, and Romanesque churches.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Salamanca - 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.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation from the meeting point to Avila and Salamanca and back to Madrid
  • Guided Walking Tour in Salamanca
  • Guided Walking Tour in \’Avila
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Salamanca (not included in the private option)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (only included in the private option)
Additional Information

Our journey kicks off from Madrid, heading towards Salamanca. Once there, you will have the chance to explore its cultural heritage, appreciating countless spots and elements. Our journey will commence in the heart of the city. The excursion envelops the historical details and interesting facts about the University of Salamanca, which played a significant role in Spain’s history.

In addition, we will explore the Cathedral. We’ll wrap up near the Plaza Mayor, where you’ll have the pleasure to enjoy their exceptional cuisine and famous `tapas´.

Next, we progresses to Ávila. As we reach this quintessential medieval city, the journey unfolds with a scenic view of the wall, followed by a visit to the San Vicente Sanctuary and Cathedral. Experience the captivating story of this unique metropolis, as we amble through old narrow lanes and marvel at magnificent Romanesque churches.

  • We recommend to wear comfortable shoes
  • 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
Location
Calle de Julio Camba
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Adrian_m
May 24, 2024
Nice day trip! - Really loved the stop at Avila! Gorgeous walled village! Salamanca was quite interesting too! Will love to spend more time at Avila.
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Roam43866772824
May 4, 2024
Great tour Salamanca and Avila - Wonderful excursion, very enjoyable, the times and activities go well together. It is our second activity with Friends. I sincerely recommend it. My wife and I are more than satisfied. It was worth it. Guide Irene gave herself completely, her dedication was decisive for us having such a good time. Thank you!!! 🤩💪🏻🙌🏻🥰🇪🇸🇦🇷
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Culture20813618796
May 4, 2024
Tourism in Spain - Excellent tour, the guide Irene is very attentive, good knowledge of each city, punctual in arrival and departure Highly recommended
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Octavio
Apr 24, 2024
Commentary Tour Salamanca and Avila - Kind treatment by the tourist guide Irene, good explanation on the tour, everything went on time, thank you, greetings.
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Shalom314
Apr 22, 2024
Excellent tour to Avila and Salamanca - Excellent tour!! Our hosts, Marìa de Jesùs and Jonathan, were very gracious. Both cities are particularly beautiful and have their own charm. I would gladly repeat the tour.
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Sarah_s
Mar 31, 2024
Great guide and wonderful cities! - 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.
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Rosa_c
Mar 30, 2024
My visit to Avila and Salamanca - 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?
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Geo6543
Apr 17, 2024
Not too happy, lots of wasted time that could be better spent during the tour. - 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.
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Jorge_f
Apr 6, 2024
Not great. Sales pitch at the end. - 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.
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Carolacastillo
May 18, 2024
Total irresponsibility. - Nobody showed up. They left me there waiting without any explanation. Then the guide Enrique said: there is no tour. What irresponsibility. It seems incredible to me that trip advisor works like this.
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