A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salamanca
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.
- 1 hour
- Mobile voucher
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.
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email or physically delivered to your hotel
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PLEASE NOTE
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• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
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Guide options
- Printed (English, Dutch)
- Audio guide (English, Dutch)
Prices
Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it (5)
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
Tips
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Route
- 1
Plaza Mayor
The tour begins in Plaza Mayor, the vibrant baroque-era market square of Salamanca. While passing by, any purchases or entry fees to attractions within the square are not included in the tour cost.
- 2
Monterrey's palace
Pass by Palacio de Monterrey, admiring its symmetrical features and Renaissance architecture. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 3
Salamanca Cathedral
Walk by Salamanca Cathedral and hear astonishing tales of its history from the outside. While passing by, any entry fees to visit the interior are not included in the tour cost.
- 4
Convent of San Esteban
Reach the Convent of San Esteban, where you'll learn about its historical significance. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 5
La Purisima Church
Pass by Iglesia de la Purísima and admire its architecture from the outside. While walking by, any entry fees or donations are not included in the tour cost.
- 6
Casa de las Conchas
Stroll past Casa de las Conchas and appreciate its unique exterior adorned with shells. While passing by, any entry fees to visit the interior are not included in the tour cost.
- 7
La Clerecía
Walk by La Clerecía, also known as the Royal College of the Holy Spirit. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 8
Scala Coeli Torres de la Clerecia
Pass by Scala Coeli, an old Carmelite convent, and learn about its history from the outside. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 9
Frog of Salamanca
Discover the Frog of Salamanca, a small sculpture with a quirky legend attached to it. While passing by, any purchases or entry fees are not included in the tour cost.
- 10
Patio de Escuelas Menores
Pass by Patio de Escuelas Menores and admire its historical significance. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 11
Cielo de Salamanca
Admire El Cielo de Salamanca, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, from the outside. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 12
Ieronimus
Walk by the Ieronimus Tower, part of the Old Cathedral of Salamanca. While passing by, any entry fees to climb the tower are not included in the tour cost.
- 13
Anaya Palace
Pass by Anaya Palace, a historic building in Salamanca. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 14
Convento de las Duenas
Stroll past Convento de las Dueñas and learn about its history from the outside. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- 15
Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria - Salamanca
Pass by Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria, a statue honoring the Spanish philosopher. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
- Start: Las Tapas de Gonzalo, Pl. Mayor, 23, 37002 Salamanca
The tour starts in front of the town hall at the main square (Plaza Mayor). You can say at the south side of the square. To the right of a big arch which is almost in the middle of the facade. - Restaurante Las Tapas de Gonzalo