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From Madrid: Ávila & Salamanca Full Day Trip

Main nave and altar of the old cathedral in Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain.
Medieval city walls of Ávila with stone towers and a grassy path.
Ávila Cathedral facade with surrounding historic buildings in Ávila, Spain.
Salamanca Cathedral and cityscape view on Avila and Salamanca tour from Madrid.

Duration

11 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Explore 2 UNESCO cities in 1-day with a bilingual guide, planned such that you get to focus on history, not logistics!

    • Walk atop Ávila’s fortress-like walls, explore Salamanca’s golden sandstone streets, as you pass by key sites and hear the stories that shaped them.

    • With tickets, you can step inside Salamanca Cathedral—where every fresco, arch, and chapel has a story, and your guide knows them all.

    • Fun fact: Salamanca Cathedral has a hidden astronaut carved into its facade—yes, really! Look closely to spot this mind-boggling easter egg.

    • Full-day tour of Ávila and Salamanca

    • Expert English and Spanish-speaking bilingual guide

    • Entry to Salamanca's Cathedral

    • Entry to Ávila landmarks

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • Food and drinks

  • TOTAL DURATION11 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Madrid
    Start point

    Madrid

    2 hr 18 min by a/c bus
    214 km
    Salamanca

    1. Salamanca

    5 attractions

    A city of golden sandstone, Salamanca is home to Spain’s oldest university, grand plazas, and a mix of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Walk through historic streets, soak in the town’s energy, and admire its iconic monuments.

    Highlights

    Things to do

    66 min by a/c bus
    109 km
    Avila

    2. Avila

    3 attractions
    74 min by a/c bus
    109 km
    Madrid
    End point

    Madrid

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

    • Carry a backpack with only essentials, large bags are not allowed on the bus.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, and people with mobility impairments.

    Additional information

    • The tour’s start point is in central Madrid, making it easily accessible by public transport.

    • The itinerary of this tour is subject to change.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Amigo Tours.

    • Address: C. de Julio Camba, Salamanca, 28028 Madrid, Spain.

    • Landmark: Plaza Ventas, next to Metro Ventas exit.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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