Recommended stops
You can visit all the places from the list or pick only the ones you like. Just inform your driver about your choice before the ride. During the stops you can do whatever you want: visit the landmarks, take pictures e.t.c. Take as much time as you want within the overall time limit of the trip.
Madrid / Starting Point
Your Welcome driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Madrid at a convenient time of your choice.
Ávila Walls
The Walls of Ávila, completed between the 11th and 14th centuries, are the city of Ávila's principal historic feature.
Avila Cathedral
Ávila Cathedral stands as both church and fortress and its apse, known locally as the cimorro and set in the walls, is the most imposing turret of the east wall.
Santo Tomas Royal Monastery
The building of the Royal Monastery began in 1482 with the construction of the Cloister of the Novitiates.
About the ride
Your day will begin with a personal pickup by your English-speaking driver from your hotel or apartment in Madrid.
The driver will suggest the route of the trip with the key attractions that are worth the visit. Since this experience is a personal tour, the driver will stop at any attraction of your choice and spend there as much time as you wish.
To get a better picture of this 6-hour trip, we outline the preliminary route of the 'Half-Day Trip From Madrid to Ávila.'
In less than 1.5 hours you will reach Ávila. The town, situated more than 1 km above the sea level, is the highest provincial capital in Spain.
There are many places to visit in Ávila. The Walls of Ávila will capture your attention right after you step out of the car. These fortifications built in the Middle Ages are one of the most complete in the whole country. Their huge size and precise shapes are something we see only in the movies.
Ávila Cathedral is another architectural masterpiece in the town which attracts travelers from all over the world. This Catholic church impresses by the detailed facades and the gothic shapes. It represents the Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles and is among the oldest ones in Spain.
Santo Tomas Royal Monastery is also worth the visit. It has three magnificent cloisters (Noviciado, Silencio, and Reyes), the latter being the largest of the three. Reyes cloister is also a home for Oriental Art Museum.
You should also see one of the best examples of the Romanesque architecture in the country - Basilica de San Vicente.
You will see the spectacular panoramic views of the town and the surrounding area from the small hill with The Four Posts. This little shire is a gem of Ávila, visited by thousands of travelers and beloved by locals.
Enjoy your travel to a maximum
Private
You will be picked up by a personal driver at a convenient place and time
Comfortable
Enjoy your trip in a nice air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
Customizable
Pick the stops and the time you spend on each one
Efficient
Spend less time finding locations and waiting, and more time enjoying your travel
Professional
We hand-pick the best, friendliest and most knowledgeable drivers in the city
Reliable
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Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Well-maintained car with an English-speaking driver
- Free Wi-Fi on-board
- Fuel and tolls
- Water and snacks
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Official tour guide (you can include one after the booking)
- Lunch, other beverages and meals
- Entrance fees for monasteries