Free Tour the best of Ávila, around its Walls
Tour description
Ávila is one of the World Heritage cities of Spain . It was thus honored for being the best preserved example of a medieval walled city from the time of the Reconquista . This city is known as “land of songs and saints.” And so, thousands of people come here every year, attracted 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 doctor of the church .
We will surround its wall, its emblematic monument, entering and leaving the walled city in search of its most interesting monuments, reviewing its history , getting to know the ancient culture , its Roman past , its birth as a city in the Middle Ages and its time of splendor. 16th century , until reaching current Ávila. We will tell some of its most surprising legends, we will talk about its most illustrious characters... We will make your visit to our city an unforgettable experience.
On this tour we will visit:
• The wall
• Cathedral
• Basilica of Saint Vincent
• St. Peter's Church
• Church of San Juan
• Convent of Santa Teresa
• Small Market
• Big Market
• Walk of the Rastro
• Some of the 16th century Palaces
Observations:
The tour does not include any visit to the interior of the monuments, all the buildings that can be visited require payment of an entrance fee and have their own audio guides.
To guarantee the quality of the visit, the groups will be a maximum of 20 people.
The tour will not take place in adverse weather conditions, that is, if it is raining or snowing .
COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED FOR WALKING.
What will we see on this tour?
