The best of Ávila, around its walls

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.