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Private tour in Avila Alfonso M
Ávila Uncovered: Walls, Saints, and the Soul of a Medieval City
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Hola. Mi name is Alfonso. I am a passionate 32 years old guide from Madrid. I have been guiding for almost 7 years all over Spain and Portugal , giving different kinds of tours as both a local guide and tour leader. I have studied business and tourism and I have been professional athlete. WHY AM I GUIDING? Since I was a kid I have always loved knowing new places. I enjoy improvising within those new cities and discovering new places along the way. I am curious about everything. I consider myself to be enthusiastic, knowledgeable, good listener, deep and open minded person. I am a people person. I love getting to know new people and learning from them. I love to travel anywhere and anyway. I have lived in Germany and I have worked and studied abroad in many different locations. When I had a surgery on my hip I had to stop playing sports and start from scratch. I began thinking "what do I like and what do I do well?". My friends would always ask me things like: Where should we go for dinner? Would you come with me to the Prado Museum ? Alfonso, How do we get to this place or that? I have always been interested in history, gastronomy and art : the roots of any place culture. The way we the humans interact with the environment. When thinking about my hobbies and these facts about myself I decided that guiding could be something that could appeal to me. Luckily for me, it worked out. Being a tour-guide is a lot being like a student. I am always studying new things, preparing new activities for the tours and learning from people I meet. I started guiding in the tricky city centre of Madrid and afterwords in other cities, museums, palaces etc. In my tours I love to show the real deal of the places we visit, to have local experiences and if possible to interact with locals. I don't like to ignore controversial topics. To go often off the beaten truck. I invite you to do a tour with me , I would be more than happy showing you my city. During a tour with me, we will learn from each other and our different backgrounds. I am flexible and able to customize tours. Thank you for your time reading this. - Official Guiding License - Toledo Cathedral and Toledo Monuments License - Tourism and Business Degree No restrictions
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A walking journey through fortifications, faith, and living history
Overview of your Avila tour
Step into one of Spain’s most extraordinary medieval cities on this immersive walking tour of Ávila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its perfectly preserved walls and deep spiritual legacy. Founded as a strategic stronghold of the Kingdom of Castile, Ávila was shaped by loyal knights, royal ambition, and the constant need for defense. As we walk alongside its monumental city walls, explore quiet streets, and discover hidden corners, the city’s past comes vividly to life through stories of power, devotion, and daily medieval life. The tour also delves into the life and legacy of Saint Teresa of Ávila, one of the most influential women in Spanish history. Through her story, we uncover how faith, reform, and personal conviction shaped both the city and the wider history of Spain. Designed to be engaging, cultural, and rich in storytelling, this tour offers not just sights, but a deeper understanding of Ávila’s soul, past and present — with unforgettable views at every turn.
Your Avila tour itinerary
Meeting at the Visitors Center. (You can park near Saint Andrew's) San Vicente Church and Gate. Cimorro San Tomas church Plaza Mercado Grande Puerta Alcázar Catedral Plaza Mercado Chico Monastery of Santa Teresa Walls Much more
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Type: Walking
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Ávila, Castile and León, Spain
Meeting Point: We begin our journey at the Visitors Center of Ávila. After a brief introduction, we’ll start exploring the city's rich medieval legacy. 1. San Vicente Church and Gate 2. Cimorro (Cathedral’s Apse View) 3. San Tomás Church 4. Plaza del Mercado Grande 5. Puerta del Alcázar 6. Ávila Cathedral 7. Plaza del Mercado Chico 8. Monastery of Santa Teresa 9. The City Walls And much more... We can enter any monument of your interest.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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