Things to Do in Ávila
This free tour is the perfect option to start getting to know the main monuments and history of the famous walled city of Ávila, declared a World Heritage Site .
You will experience a regression to those bygone medieval times, you will discover the most emblematic places , the stories that surround them and the secrets of their stones, because you are in the city of saints and songs!
We will meet at Plaza de Santa Teresa (Mercado Grande, meeting point next to Burger King)
Entering the wall, we will discover the most interesting corners, such as the Plaza de Adolfo Suárez or the street of Life and Death, full of mystery and legends. We will arrive at the cathedral of Ávila , considered the first Gothic cathedral in Spain . We will admire the beauty of the Basilica of San Vicente and continue to the Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza del Mercado Chico . Here we will find the Town Hall and, very close, the church of San Juan Bautista, a place linked to our patron saint Santa Teresa .
We will also walk before some of the most representative palaces such as Superunda or Los Dávila, to end our tour on the pleasant Paseo del Rastro, another of the most idyllic spots in the city next to its garden-viewpoint we can enjoy the impressive views, which are the delight of the fortified city and all its visitors.
You won't stop taking photos!
Ávila is one of Spain's World Heritage cities. It was so honored for being the best preserved example of a medieval walled city from the Reconquista period. This city is known as the "land of songs and saints." Thousands of people flock here every year, drawn by the fame of its walls, some of the best preserved in the world, and also by the figure of Saint Teresa , the first woman to be named a Doctor of the Church .
We'll walk around its walls, its emblematic monument, entering and leaving the walled city in search of its most interesting monuments, reviewing its history , learning about the Vetton culture , its Roman past , its birth as a city in the Middle Ages and its period of splendor in the 16th century , until we reach present-day Ávila. We'll tell some of its most surprising legends, talk about its most illustrious figures... We'll make your visit to our city an unforgettable experience.
On this tour we will visit:
• The Wall
• The cathedral
• Basilica of Saint Vincent
• Church of San Pedro
• Church of San Juan
• Convent of Santa Teresa
• Small Market
• Big Market
• Rastro Walk
• Some of the 16th century palaces
Observations:
The tour does not include any visits to the interior of the monuments. All buildings require an entrance fee and have their own audio guides.
To ensure the quality of the visit and personalized service, groups will be limited to a maximum of 20 people.
The tour will not operate in adverse weather conditions, i.e., if it is raining or snowing heavily.
COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Hello! Welcome to Ávila. My name is David, I am an Official Guide and a Tourism Graduate, and I will be your guide through this magnificent city, steeped in history, mystery, and legends that extend to the present day.
I love my city and being a guide is my hobby, so I can't be happier than walking the streets of Ávila with people who are interested.
The tour has a maximum of 15 people; the idea is to explore the city in the most intimate way possible and try to provide the best experience.
I know how important a tour and its guide can be in giving you the best experience of the city, so my goal is to make your visit an unforgettable day talking about history, heritage, legends and of course the gastronomy of Ávila.
We will learn about the different stages of the city from its beginnings to the present day, its towns, its cultures and of course its great figures such as Saint Teresa of Jesus or Adolfo Suarez.
To do this, we will explore the intricate alleyways of the city to learn about its legends, immerse ourselves in its heritage (walls, cathedral, churches, squares...) to learn its history in depth and in a fun way, and have fun making surprises along the way.
ÁVILA AWAITS YOU WITH OPEN ARMS!
