Ávila and Salamanca from Madrid: small-group day trip with tickets
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11-hour trip from Madrid in a group of up to 8 to visit Salamanca's Cathedral and University and the Convent of Saint Teresa in Ávila, with tickets included. Rated 4.8/5 from 117 reviews.
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Small group
- Spanish, English, Portuguese +2
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · zh · German
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Maximum of 8 travellers
- Salamanca Cathedral with ticket
- University of Salamanca and its Plateresque façade
- Convent and museum of Saint Teresa in Ávila
- The walls of Ávila
- Coffee, tea or wine on an Ávila terrace
Our take
Seeing Salamanca and Ávila in one day from Madrid is ambitious, but with a group of 8 and tickets sorted, the time is well used. At 4.8/5, it's one of the best options if you only have a day; if you can, Salamanca deserves an overnight stay.
What's included
- Small group (maximum 8 people)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Salamanca Cathedral ticket
- University of Salamanca ticket
- Convent of Saint Teresa ticket
- Guided tour of Salamanca and Ávila
- A coffee, tea or wine in Ávila
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
- Hotel pick-up
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Passport or ID card (copy accepted)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
Things to keep in mind
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure
- Minors cannot travel without an adult
- Lunch is at a traditional restaurant; everyone chooses and pays for their own
- A private option for your group of up to 8 is available
Meeting point
Puerta de O'Donnell, corner of Calle de O'Donnell and Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, Madrid.
Look for the large iron gate of Puerta de O'Donnell by the Retiro. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.
The experience
What you will see
- Salamanca Cathedral, with its Romanesque and Gothic parts.
- The University of Salamanca, its Plateresque façade and historic lecture halls.
- The walls of Ávila and the Convent of Saint Teresa, built on her birthplace.
How it works
You leave Madrid from Puerta de O'Donnell in a vehicle for up to 8 people. In the morning you tour Salamanca with a guide, going inside the Cathedral and the University. You stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant (everyone pays their own) and in the afternoon continue to Ávila to explore the walled old town and the convent, with a coffee, tea or wine on a terrace before heading back.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone based in Madrid who wants to see Salamanca and Ávila in one day.
- Anyone who prefers small groups to large coaches.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to explore Salamanca at leisure: better to stay overnight.
- People with reduced mobility.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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