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Excellent trip
Great experience, our guide, Khan was very informative and funny. The driver Carlos was awesome. Gracias!
From Madrid: Ávila & Salamanca Guided Tour with Wall & Cathedral
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 272 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Amigo Tours Spain
- Meeting point
- Please head to the front desk inside the Amigo Tours Store to check in. Your guide will be there waiting to welcome you!
Description
Discover why this tour won the TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS' CHOICE AWARD 2025! We will start the tour leaving Madrid on the way to Salamanca. Once there, you will have the opportunity to discover its patrimonial legacy with its innumerable corners and details. We will start in the center of the city. The tour includes the history and curiosities of the University of Salamanca, which was of great importance in the history of Spain. If you choose the option with tickets, you will also visit the Cathedral. We will finish in the surroundings of the Plaza Mayor, where you will have time to taste its fantastic gastronomy and savor its iconic `tapas´. Then, we will leave for Ávila. Once in the quintessential medieval city, the tour will begin with a view of the wall, and we will pass by the San Vicente Sanctuary and the Cathedral. If you have sleected the option with tickets, you will end the tour by visiting the medieval wall, you will have the chance to go on the top and enjoy the views.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 24
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $79
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $71
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Plaza Mayor
The front of the plaza, showing the clock tower in the background and social gatherings in the front. Is a large plaza located in the center of Salamanca, used as a public square. It was built in the traditional Spanish baroque style and is a popular gathering area. Our guide will explain us here about the history on this square.
Universidad De Salamanca
It is the oldest university in the Hispanic world and the third oldest university in the entire world still in operation. The formal title of "University" was granted by King Alfonso X in 1254 and recognized by Pope Alexander IV in 1255.
The Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca is an old urban palace in the Gothic style with Plateresque elements.
The Plaza del Corrillo is located in the historic center of the city of Salamanca, next to the Plaza Mayor from which it is accessed through the so-called Arco del Corrillo.
If you choose the option, you will visit the inside of the Cathedral of Salamanca, composed of two connected cathedrals: the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral. The Old Cathedral, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, showcases Romanesque architecture, while the New Cathedral, constructed from the 16th to the 18th century, features a blend of Gothic and Baroque styles. These two cathedrals share a wall and are connected internally, creating a unique fusion of architectural styles. The Cathedral of Salamanca stands as a major historical and cultural landmark and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site designation for the city.
Avila
The second destination is Ávila, famous for its intact medieval walls, with more than 80 semi-circular crenelated towers and 9 gates, including the arched El Alcázar. Our guide will also provide you with the best experience in the city, showing you the best landmarks of the city, while you learn in an enjoyable way.
Catedral de Avila
You will have some free time to visit the inside on your own. Please note that the opening times of the Cathedral may change depending of the time of the year
Plaza Mercado Chico
The Plaza del Mercado Chico, the main square of Ávila, is located in the center of the city, inside the walls. It is a rectangular square with arcades on three of its sides and opposite the church of San Juan Bautista, on the side without arcades.
Las Murallas de Avila
If you choose the option, at the end of the tour in Ávila, you will visit the Walls of Ávila, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature. These fortifications are the most complete in all of Spain. We will have the chance to admire them and take pictures of the landscape.
What's included
Included
Entrance to the Cathedral of Salamanca (if you choose the option)
Transportation from the meeting point to Avila and Salamanca and back to Madrid
Professional Guided Walking Tour in Salamanca & Avila
Entrance to the Medieval Wall in Ávila (if you choose the option)
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (only included in the private option)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
272 reviews
How it compares in Madrid
- Starting price $79 is 78% below the typical $360 for tours of similar length in Madrid
- Price over the last 19 days: $57–$79
Excurgo comparison of 1,712 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- It is mandatory that children under 11 years old seat on a baby car seat. Amigo Tours can not provide it. Please bring your own baby car seat.
- Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
From Madrid: Ávila & Salamanca Guided Tour with Wall & Cathedral lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $71, adults from $79. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please head to the front desk inside the Amigo Tours Store to check in. Your guide will be there waiting to welcome you! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
It is mandatory that children under 11 years old seat on a baby car seat. Amigo Tours can not provide it. Please bring your own baby car seat.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(272)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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THE EXTRAORDINARY GUIDE: NOA.
The trip was a great experience, especially because of the punctuality in everything. Especially the guide NOA. An excellent person, very kind, and she knew how to give the explanation of all the sites very well. GUIDE NOA IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. She has a lot of charisma.
Operator response
Estimado cliente. ¡Muchas gracias por tu valoración! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la experiencia y especialmente de la amabilidad, el carisma y las explicaciones de Noa. Compartiremos tus palabras con ella. Saludos cordiales del Departamento de Calidad de Amigo Tours – Rodrigo
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Highly recommended! :)
An excellent excursion, with a lot of interesting information, as well as fascinating stories and legends from the past. A perfect experience to immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere of these two picturesque cities. The organization and timing were perfect, and we had enough time to explore each of the places at our leisure. We especially want to highlight our guide today, Kostas. With his authentic personality and incredibly positive attitude, he accompanied us throughout the day with great energy, joy, and enthusiasm. Thank you very much for this very well-organized and professional excursion, which allowed us to discover one of the many wonderful places that Spain offers. Absolutely recommended!
Operator response
Estimado cliente. Nos alegra saber que Kostas hizo que la excursión fuera tan amena con su energía, entusiasmo y cercanía. Muchas gracias por destacar su trabajo y por recomendarnos. ¡Nos encantará compartir vuestro reconocimiento con él! Saludos cordiales del Departamento de Calidad de Amigo Tours – Rodrigo
K
Two cities in one day, a great experience!
We were the only English speakers on the van, and I think we missed a lot of commentary, even though our guide spoke to us in English. The tours gave us a nice glimpse of two very unique cities and we were glad to have seen both.
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Good day trip
This is a long day trip around 11-12 hours but it is worth it to me because I get to see 2 cities in one day. Ávila and Salamanca is worth the visit. If you want to get a detailed tour of the city I would recommend spending at least a night in each city. This tour provides the basic highlights of the city. The coach / van provided is clean and comfortable and I Iike it that it is a small group not a busload of people.
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Good pace to see the highlights
The trip is as I expected. Gives us enough time to explore on our own and ideas on the highlights of Salamanca and Avila. Our transportation is comfortable and clean. It’s a good tour, of course just like any day tour you can’t expect to explore the city extensively. Our guide is considerate enough not to walk to fast and let us old farts catch our breath 😅
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Don’t Book this trip with Amigo Tours
I booked this trip back in February for 8 th June and Amigo Tours Cancelled it ( for unseen circumstances) they offered me an alternative date for 6 th June which I accepted and they have just cancelled that date ( for unforeseen circumstances) we are now unable to visit Salamanca as we return home on the 10th and they are saying the next availability is the 12 th. Amigo Tours are a very incompetent company who offer very bad customer service. Ie They don’t give a damn.
Operator response
Dear Customer. We regret that the tour could not operate on the scheduled dates. Whenever unforeseen circumstances affect an activity, we inform our customers as soon as possible and provide available alternatives so they can adjust their plans accordingly. We are sorry that, in this case, none of the options fit your travel dates. Best Regards from the Quality Department of Amigo Tours – Rodrigo.
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Very good.
Kostas was excellent; the tour was in Spanish and English, and he was able to switch languages effortlessly with perfect pronunciation. Salamanca is beautiful to visit; Avila is nice but is more of a stopover given the distance between Salamanca and Madrid. Kostas still recommended all the nicest activities to do and was very helpful.
Operator response
Dear Nicole, thank you for your comments. We are glad you enjoyed Salamanca and Ávila, and that Kostas provided clear explanations in both languages and was helpful throughout the tour with recommendations. We appreciate your feedback. Best Regards from the Quality Department of Amigo Tours – Rodrigo.
Q
Beautiful experience!
All was organized very well. All was described on time: meeting point and so on... Good guide and good chauffeur... Beautiful sites.
B
Beautiful Avila and Salamanca
Avila is pretty, and we got to walk up the wall to have good views of the surrounding. The visitor center has clean bathrooms. The tour is conducted in both Spanish and English at the same time, and there is no head set. It would have been better if there are separate guides with different languages and a head set for each person.
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