The best of Ávila, around its walls
Come to Ávila, one of the World Heritage cities in Spain, and let me share my love and knowledge of both its natural and cultural heritage with you! An official Tour Guide since 2016 I'm always searching for professional excellence. If you are looking for a quality tour and accuracy in the explanations I can make the difference in helping you discover the real Ávila and its highlights. I love meeting new people and showing them around as I would do with friends or family. The most important thing is enjoy and make best use of the time you have to know one of the most special towns and people in the world!!
Pickup
You'll find me in front of the Provincial Historical Archive, next to the Puerta del Carmen gate in the city wall. You'll recognize me by my pink backpack and umbrella.
Description
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.