On this self-guided walking tour, you will enjoy highlights and humor in the university city of Salamanca—from a guide who has never left. Salamanca may be small, but Spain’s oldest university city has a long history. On this walking tour, Martoke will show you the tiny city’s highlights and share some of its quirky – and often humorous – stories. I’ll share a few famous anecdotes about the square on this tour, including its bullfighting past. At Palacio de Monterrey (Monterrey’s Palace), I’ll explain how its symmetrical features make it a fine example of Renaissance architecture. When you reach Salamanca Cathedral, you’ll hear astonishing tales of what PhD candidates went through in the early 1300s. At the Convent of San Esteban, you’ll find out how the current Gregorian Calendar foundations were laid right here. Salamanca may be a small city, but you can’t imagine the history it can tell! Join me, and we’ll discover it together.
If you want to get a good overview of Salamanca and then explore it all yourself, this tour is made for you. We will see the most important monuments, giving you a good general idea of the city. We will visit the Plaza Mayor, Clerecía, Casa de las Conchas (shell house), the University with its 2 patios, the Sky of Salamanca (15th century painting) to finish with the 2 Cathedrals (old cathedral and new cathedral). Let it surprise you.
Salamanca is a city with 2 faces. One during the day and the other during the night,when the lights are turned on. This tour is about tales, legends here in Salamanca and other curiosities that have occurred here. Salamanca is famous for these stories. And ofcourse important historical facts. And all this together with the city lights is really a different experience.
With this visit you will discover the most important monuments of Salamanca, its history and traditions. In addition, you will visit with the guide the interior of the two Cathedrals of Salamanca (New and Old) and the Historical Building of the University of Salamanca. You will enjoy historical places, such as the Plaza Mayor, and its architecture. You will admire other famous places, such as the Casa de las Conchas, or the Convent of San Esteban. Your local guide will reveal the secrets of each of the spaces, and will recommend the best places to eat, buy your souvenirs, and ultimately, help you get the most out of your stay in Salamanca. Discover Salamanca at your own pace, with your family or friends, and enjoy the freedom of choosing your own schedule and itinerary with this private tour.
Discover the wonderful and historical city of Salamanca with your private official tour guide. During your tour you will wonder around the most emblematic sites of the city. Entrance to the historical University of Salamanca is included in the price of this tour. Your private guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour.
Immerse yourself in a magical Salamanca, led by an expert local guide. This guided walking tour is the best way to get to know the city if you are a family with children. The tour mixes fables, stories, games and legends with the monuments as they are visited. Families will discover the monuments of Salamanca in an informative and entertaining way for children. During the visit, clue games, questions, stories and curiosities will be presented. Your guide will answer any questions you may have, and will advise you on places to see, bars, restaurants, or activities that can be done with children. Designed for ages of understanding from 4 years.