Madrid to Avila day trip

Step back in time with a Madrid to Ávila day trips! Pick from a selection of thoughtfully curated tours that match your plans. With AC transfers, expert guides, and a smart itinerary, exploring Spain’s best-preserved medieval city has never been easier.

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Segovia Cathedral with its Gothic architecture and bell tower under a blue sky.

Avila cityscape with medieval walls and towers under a blue sky.

Ávila Cathedral facade with surrounding historic buildings in Spain.

Person taking a selfie with Avila city walls in the background during Segovia & Avila day trip.

Roman aqueduct in Segovia with arches spanning a city square.

Segovia Cathedral with people walking in the plaza, Segovia, Spain.

Cobblestone street in the Jewish Quarter, Segovia, with historic stone buildings and ornate balconies.

Alcazar of Segovia castle with turrets and surrounding landscape.

Suits of armor in a historic room, Segovia & Avila Day Trip from Madrid.

From Madrid: Segovia & Ávila‎ Full-Day Trip

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9 hr

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Visiting 2 UNESCO cities was never this easy! Hop on a lux AC bus from Madrid and glide to these nearby gems.
Get lost in medieval streets, touch centuries-old stones, and hear your bilingual guide share the epic tales that shaped Segovia & Ávila.
Climb Ávila’s stone ramparts for sweeping city views, then enter St. Teresa Church to soak in its ornate altars and serene atmosphere.
Upgrade your experience with tickets to Segovia's Cathedral and Alcázar, a fortress castle that inspired Walt Disney!

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Visiting 2 UNESCO cities was never this easy! Hop on a lux AC bus from Madrid and glide to these nearby gems.
Get lost in medieval streets, touch centuries-old stones, and hear your bilingual guide share the epic tales that shaped Segovia & Ávila.
Climb Ávila’s stone ramparts for sweeping city views, then enter St. Teresa Church to soak in its ornate altars and serene atmosphere.
Upgrade your experience with tickets to Segovia's Cathedral and Alcázar, a fortress castle that inspired Walt Disney!

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€50

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.

Tourists admiring the medieval city walls of Ávila, Spain.

Ávila Cathedral facade with surrounding historic buildings in Ávila, Spain.

Salamanca Cathedral and cityscape view on Avila and Salamanca tour from Madrid.

Tourists walking in Plaza Mayor, Salamanca, Spain, with historic architecture in the background.

Medieval walls surrounding the historical city of Avila, Spain.

Salamanca Cathedral with its intricate Gothic architecture under a clear blue sky.

Ávila Cathedral interior with intricate stone arches and stained glass windows.

Bell tower of Salamanca Cathedral against blue sky.

Salamanca University facade with intricate carvings and a statue in the courtyard.

Basilica de San Vicente in Ávila, Spain, with Romanesque arches and stone facade.

Historic buildings and church facade at Plaza del Corrillo, Salamanca City, Spain.

From Madrid: Ávila & Salamanca Full Day Trip

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11 hr

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.

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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.

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€119

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