Private Tour in Salamanca Universitaria
With this private guided tour, you will discover the history and traditions of the University of Salamanca. University Colleges, The Old Institute, and the rooms and Library of the oldest University in Spain.
- 2 hours
- Mobile voucher
With this private guided tour, you will discover the history and traditions of the University of Salamanca. University Colleges, The Old Institute, and the rooms and Library of the oldest University in Spain.
You will learn about the history and traditions of the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest in Europe, from the hand of an expert local guide, a former student at the University of Salamanca. Soak up the university atmosphere while discovering the old university colleges, cloisters, patios, chapels, gardens... Take advantage of the knowledge of your local guide, and ask whatever you need to get the most out of your stay in Salamanca.
The first university women, the stay of Miguel de Cervantes, or Christopher Columbus, the father of International Law... are some of the characters you will discover on this visit.
Guide options
- Tour guide (English, Italian, French, Spanish)
Prices
Included
- Hotel pickup (2)
Not included
- Entrance fees - University of Salamanca
Tips
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Route
- 1
Universidad de Salamanca
Together with the guide you will access the interior of the Historical Building of the University. This place houses the ancient classrooms, the first university library, the chapel... Clients will discover all the details of the monument.
- 2
Escuelas Menores
Our guide will discover the history of this place, as well as the uses it has today.
- 3
Cielo de Salamanca
With your guide, you will enter the Heaven Room, where you will discover the 15th century fresco, and learn about the connection with the university and the details of the painting.
- 4
Palacio de Anaya
Our guide will explain all the details of what the Old School of San Bartolomé was. Clients will discover illustrious former students and traditions.
- 5
Colegio Mayor Arzobispo Fonseca (Archbishop Fonseca College)
The last stop will be the Fonseca School. Together with the guide, you will visit the patio, the chapel, and the old debate room. They will learn the history of the monument, its uses, and curiosities.
Location
Start point
Meeting point
We'll pick you up from your respective location, or you can make your own way to the start point
Pickup will take place {min} minutes before departure time
The guide will wait for clients in front of the hotel door
Start points:
- The Patio de Escuelas is the place where the Historical Building of the University of Salamanca is located. In this rectangular courtyard there is a statue in the center. It represents a monk (Fray Luis de León) The guide will wait for the clients in front of the statue - Patio de Escuelas