Madrid to Avila: Private day trip
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About your trip
Depart Madrid for a day in Avila, a walled city with UNESCO recognition for its medieval architecture and religious heritage. The series of gates and stone fortifications leaves a lasting impression. Visitors will enjoy several hours exploring atmospheric streets, quaint hidden squares, and magnificent churches.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Madrid whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your professional driver will whisk you to Avila and back, ensuring you have plenty of time to explore at your own pace without having to worry about planning a separate return journey.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Avila should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €130
per person
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€390
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Madrid
You choose the pickup spot.
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Avila
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 h 30 min - admission not included
Spend a day enjoying Avila’s medieval city walls, the Cathedral, and museums.
Your day trip in Avila allows you to walk along parts of the city’s impressive medieval wall, explore its stone fortifications, and pass through nine preserved gates. There are 88 semi-circular towers in the complex, forming a striking backdrop. Travelers can also visit the Avila Cathedral, built directly into the city walls, for a unique blend of fortress aesthetics and religious significance. Or, head to the Basilica de San Vicente, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring exceptional Romanesque and Gothic architecture. It is also worth visiting the Museum of Avila, located in a 16th-century palace, to learn more about the area’s history and culture.
Back to Madrid
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Yes! Visitors can walk along sections of the medieval walls for spectacular panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. The wall walk offers unique photo opportunities and perspectives of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
You'll have approximately 3.5 hours to explore Avila at your own pace. This provides ample time to walk along portions of the city walls, visit the cathedral, and explore the charming medieval streets and squares.
The historic center features cobblestone streets and some steep sections. However, the main cathedral and several key sites are accessible, and the city walls can be admired from ground level.
Avila is renowned for its high-quality beef, particularly chuletones (thick steaks). The city also produces excellent beans, and you'll find traditional Castilian cuisine in local restaurants. Don't miss trying the local pastries like yemas de Santa Teresa.
Avila boasts Europe's best-preserved medieval fortifications, featuring 82 semi-circular towers and 9 gates spanning 2.5 kilometers. Built in the 11th century, these walls rise up to 12 meters high and create a stunning backdrop for the entire city.
The Avila Cathedral, uniquely built into the city walls, combines fortress and religious architecture. The Basilica de San Vicente showcases exceptional Romanesque and Gothic design, while the Convent of Santa Teresa honors the city's patron saint.
Avila is located approximately 70 miles (115 kilometers) northwest of Madrid, with a driving time of about 1.5 hours. The scenic route through the Castilian countryside makes the journey particularly enjoyable.
Spring through early fall offers the most pleasant weather for walking and sightseeing. Summer can be quite warm, while winter visits provide a unique atmosphere with fewer crowds, though temperatures can be chilly at this elevated location.
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