HistoricalCulture

Private Day Trip from Madrid to Ávila

4.6(5 reviews)Madrid, Spain
7hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a customizable day trip from Madrid to Ávila, departing from your accommodation in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The journey to Ávila takes less than 1.5 hours. This town, located over 1 km above sea level, is known as the highest provincial capital in Spain. Visit notable sites such as the Avila Walls, Avila Cathedral, and Santo Tomas Royal Monastery. Although drivers cannot accompany you inside the attractions, they will share historical insights and information about the sights. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.

Itinerary

1

Madrid

Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Madrid at a convenient time of your choice.

2

Las Murallas de Avila

The Walls of Ávila, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature.

3

Catedral de Avila

Ávila Cathedral stands as both church and fortress and its apse, known locally as the cimorro and set in the walls, is the most imposing turret of the east wall.

4

Platja de Sant Tomas

The building of the Royal Monastery began in 1482 with the construction of the Cloister of the Novitiates.

What's included / not included

Free wifi on boardFuel and TollsHotel Pickup & Drop-offAll taxes, fees and handling chargesPersonal English-Speaking professional Driver
Entrance fees for all attractionsBeverages and mealsTips and gratuitiesOfficial Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
  • For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

Traveller reviews

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