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Salamanca Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. Spanish

1. Salamanca Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. Spanish

The meeting point is in Plaza Mayor, in front of the Tourist Office. There the visit begins and it will continue to view the House of Shells, the Pontifical University and the Clergy, the University and its beautiful facade, the Courtyard of Escuelas Menores and the surprising Sky of Salamanca (interior included), we enter to visit the University (5€ per person) with a classroom that preserves the furniture from the 16th century and the impressive library. Finally, we will enter the two Cathedrals: the New and the Old (5€ per person). And in your free time you will have special prices to continue discovering the city in your own way!

Salamanca: Private Tour with a Local

2. Salamanca: Private Tour with a Local

Explore Salamanca with a friendly local who is passionate about the city and eager to share all the tips and hints that will help you make the most of your trip. Choose from 2-4 hour private tour options. Meet your guide at your accommodation and head out to get familiar with the neighborhood. Learn about the best places to eat and shop, the easiest ways to get around and the top things to see and do. By the end of the tour you'll feel more comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to thoroughly enjoy your stay.

Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour

3. Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour

Get the perfect introduction to Salamanca's history and monuments on this guided walking tour. Admire the unique sandstone architecture of the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, the cathedral, and university buildings. Meet your guide in the sprawling Plaza Mayor and admire the square's restaurants and traditional Baroque architecture. Continue to the Clerecía, another classic example of Baroque architecture, to admire its bell towers and cloisters. Next, admire the facade of the Casa de las Conchas (shell house), a Gothic-style building covered in ornate shells. Continue through the patios of the University of Salamanca, the oldest university in the Hispanic world. Finally, visit a hidden building to admire the Sky of Salamanca, a beautiful ceiling painting, before finishing your tour with a visit to the old and new cathedral. With the extended tour, you can choose two extra monuments to visit. Choose from the historic university buildings, St. Stephen's Convent, the medieval cathedral towers, or the Monastery of the Dueñas or Las Claras.

Salamanca: Private Guided Street Art Walking Tour

4. Salamanca: Private Guided Street Art Walking Tour

Explore the finest artwork gallery in Salamanca with us. Immerse yourself in the most thrilling neighborhood of Salamanca. As well as great historical sites, and being a World Heritage City, Salamanca counts on Barrio del Oeste (West Neighborhood) to attract people who wants to see Street Art. This tour is your shortcut to finding hidden murals, stencils, and artwork that you might not uncover alone. Join a guide on a specialty street art-themed tour, and visit the most spectacular graffiti done by local, national, and international artists. Along the way, hear stories about the artists, the history of the neighborhood, and how to interpret different pieces. End the tour at one of the most famous tapas bars in the area, and savor the delicacies of local cuisine. I will give you tips to enjoy your stay to the fullest, and I will help you feel at home. I am passionate about Salamanca; I love its corners, its live history, its way of life, its magical gardens, its delicious cuisine... My favorite dedication is to be able to instill the love and passion I have about my city, my region, and my language. The date and time are up to you. Discover Salamanca at your own pace, and with your loved ones. Avoid mass tourism and get to know the real city of Salamanca with an expert local guide.

Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

5. Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

Discover a side of Salamanca's history that you won't find in the history books on a guided evening walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's myths and legends as you stroll through iconic landmarks such as the Casa de las Conchas and Salina Palace. Meet your guide in the sprawling Plaza Mayor and admire the square's restaurants and traditional Baroque architecture. Learn about the history of the city as a renowned center of black magic. Continue to the Salina Palace and see this unique building lit up by gas lamps. Next, visit the Cave of Salamanca, where the devil himself is rumored to have practiced black magic. Stroll through the gardens of the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea and take in views of the river. Afterward, admire the facade of the Casa de las Conchas (shell house), a Gothic-style building covered in ornate shells. Finally, at Stephen's Convent, learn about the history of this ancient monastery.

Salamanca: Convents, Monasteries, and Churches Private Tour

6. Salamanca: Convents, Monasteries, and Churches Private Tour

With an expert by your side, you’ll learn about the some of the most interesting and yet unknown sites of Salamanca. As well as the Cathedrals and University, Salamanca counts with other historical sites, less known to the general tourist. St. Stephen's Monastery is a part of Spanish history. Home of Francisco de Vitoria (considered the father of International Law) and Cristobal Colón. Wander through its cloisters and rooms, and feel the peace and atmosphere of a monastery still in use. La Purísima church could be considered an art gallery. On its walls dozens of paintings decorate this particular church of Salamanca. Discover the singularity of San Francisco church, unique in the world, and La Veracruz chapel, where you'll get to see many of the statues that parade during Easter (Our Holy Week has been declared of International Tourist Interest by UNESCO). In Las Dueñas convent, the nuns prepare traditional cookies, one of the typical sweets of Salamanca. During the tour you'll get to taste their famous "Amarguillos". I will give you tips to enjoy your stay to the fullest, and I will help you feel at home. I am passionate about Salamanca; I love its corners, its live history, its way of life, its magical gardens, its delicious cuisine... My favorite dedication is to be able to instill the love and passion I have about my city, my region and my language. The date and time is up to you. Discover Salamanca at your own pace, and with your loved ones. Avoid mass tourism and get to know the real city of Salamanca with an expert local guide.

Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish

7. Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish

Explore Salamanca at sunset in a different way. Curiosities and legends. We will also see underground galleries and a very interesting "snow well". We will start in Plaza Mayor, full of life in this typical university city. We will visit one of the most beautiful and unknown courtyards of the city in the Palacio de la Salina. We will walk to see romantic palaces, the beautiful plateresque facade of the convent of San Esteban, towers, gardens and citywalls. And we will go into some subterranean galleries and a snow well to discover secrets of Salamanca. All this and much more, through popular stories and legends to learn more about Salamanca and never forget it.

Salamanca against Napoleon

8. Salamanca against Napoleon

Learn about Salamanca's past and everything that was gained and lost during its turbulent war years. Follow your local guide on a walking trip through history as you explore the old sites that served as forts for the French and artillery batteries for the British. Visit some key historic locations, such as Plaza Mayor, Archbishop Fonseca College, San Vicente Hill, the Botanical Archaeological Park, and Jardín de la Merced. Hear about how the San Vicente Convent was chosen as the ideal place to establish a fortified empire back in the day. Listen to fascinating stories of how 800 French soldiers gathered in preparation for the arrival of the allied army, while the British decided to besiege them, leaving devastation in its wake. Acquire a new sense of appreciation for the local architecture and landmarks.

Salamanca: Private Guided Customizable Walking Tour

9. Salamanca: Private Guided Customizable Walking Tour

Book and enjoy our Private Tour of Salamanca in Spanish and visit everything that interests you in the city! You will be able to see with your own eyes the beauty of those monuments that you have always heard of and that have been the scene of many songs and praises. Our guide in Spanish will transmit you stories and legends of popular culture that have helped the city of Salamanca to have that particular essence. We will take you to the areas you want, whether they are more or less touristy. We are here to satisfy your traveling curiosity! Our goal is that this private tour of Salamanca is as satisfactory as possible and that you enjoy a complete experience, for this we will provide you with some notions about Salamanca. Tell us which areas you would like to discover, and our guide will take you there and show you around. On our Private Tour of Salamanca you decide what you want to visit and see, which Salamanca neighborhoods to discover and which narrow streets to get lost in, you just have to formulate your wish and we will make your idea a reality. We can visit the interior of the Cathedral of Salamanca, interiors of the University of Salamanca, Casa de las Conchas, climb the Towers of the Cathedral or take you to the banks of the Tormes River so that you can listen to the sound of its flow. We can also go to the Casa de Unamuno Museum or Casa Lis (Art Deco and Art Nouveau Museum), or visit its innumerable squares where we will tell you where to find the best gastronomic offer in Salamanca. Make the most of your experience in this city and take a Private Tour of Salamanca with the best guides in the city.

Salamanca: University and Colleges Walking Tour with Tapas

10. Salamanca: University and Colleges Walking Tour with Tapas

With a local guide by your side, you’ll learn about the oldest University in Spain and one of the oldest in Europe. Immerse yourself in the university atmosphere of Salamanca while you discover ancient colleges, palaces, cloisters, chapels and gardens. Learn about traditions that date back to the origin of the University, in 1218 The Historical Building of the University of Salamanca dates back to XV century. Wander through its rooms, library and discover the traditions and VIPs who studied here. College Fonseca is the only ancient college which remains intact since the time it was constructed. Discover the singularity of its cloister, and the uses it has now. At the end of the tour you'll get to have a drink and a snack (tapa) in one of the most iconic and traditional university cafeteria of Salamanca. Students and professors will be there too, so will experience the burstling lifestyle and conversations of students nowadays. I will give you tips to enjoy your stay to the fullest, and I will help you feel at home. I am passionate about Salamanca; I love its corners, its live history, its way of life, its magical gardens, its delicious cuisine... My favorite dedication is to be able to instill the love and passion I have about my city, my region and my language. The date and time is up to you. Discover Salamanca at your own pace, and with your loved ones. Avoid mass tourism and get to know the real city of Salamanca with an expert local guide.

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based on 44 reviews

Alexia was an absolute delight and we had a fabulous morning with her. She showed us all the main attractions which we visited during the afternoon in our own time. There was also plenty of history and facts about Salamanca that we enjoyed hearing. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Alexia for a great morning!

Alexia met us early while it was still cool. We walked all around Salamanca. It was great to start our stay here with this tour. It gave us a good feel for the city. Alexia seemed very knowledgeable about Salamanca and gave us a nice orientation to the city Salamanca is a beautiful place to visit!!!!.

great & very informative. since it was Thurs, our tour with Martoke was like a private tour for me & my partner. she even explained some in Spanish since my partner is fr Madrid and gave us some tips to visit after the tour.

Mohamed was punctual at my hotel, had a clear plan, not a local but knows his stuff, had prepared really thoroughly so loads of information, and was excellent company. A very professional job, and a really good morning!

Highly recommend this tour we had with Mohamed. He was very friendly, informative, and fun to hang with.