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Salamanca: Private Tour with a Local

1. 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 against Napoleon

2. 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 Sightseeing & Cultural Walking Tour

3. Salamanca: Private Sightseeing & Cultural Walking Tour

Explore the history and culture of Salamanca on foot with this guided walking tour of the city. See beautiful architecture, learn about the area's history, and immerse yourself in culture with a local guide to show you around. Meet the guide at your chosen meeting place and travel on foot through the city, exploring famous sites and hidden local gems. See important historical sites like Plaza Mayor, and admire the surrounding architecture. Admire other famous sites in the city, like Casa de las Conchas, a historical building turned library, and see other buildings like cathedrals and the university. Feel at home with the local guide, and ask questions about how to make the most of your time in the city. Experience the rich history and monuments of the city, from writers, historical figures, palaces, noble families, and one of the oldest Universities in Europe. Feel the peace of magical gardens like Huerto de Calixto y Melibea. Discover Salamanca at a pace of your choosing with your friends or family, and enjoy the freedom to choose your own schedule with a private tour.

Salamanca: Fairytale Tour for Families and Children

4. Salamanca: Fairytale Tour for Families and Children

Discover the sights of Salamanca on a tour that is informative for adults and entertaining for children with a passionate local guide. Enjoy a combination of fairytales, funny stories, scavenger hunt games, monuments, and the history of Salamanca. See sights such as the cathedral, university, and more. Meet your guide outside your hotel in the city center and begin your tour. Stroll past historical landmarks such as Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, Cathedral of Salamanca, and the Convento de San Esteban, as well as lesser-known local favorites. Throughout the tour, new challenges, stories, and games will be presented. Find the frog on the facade of the university building for good luck and search for the musician hidden in one of the city's churches. Before the end of your tour, feel free to ask your guide for tips on how to enjoy your stay in Salamanca to the fullest, from restaurants to must-see locations and bars.

Salamanca: University and Colleges Walking Tour with Tapas

5. 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.

Salamanca: Private Literary History Walking Tour

6. Salamanca: Private Literary History Walking Tour

Explore with us on a private (and expertly guided) tour of sites associated with Spain’s greatest writers in Salamanca: their homes, their memorials, their cafeterias, and museums. Enter each writer’s world and feel their presence in Salamanca. See for yourself the places that molded and inspired them, including some of Salamanca’s most beautiful scenery and historic sites. Not only famous writers have been born in Salamanca, but also many others have lived, studied, or taught here. Discover everything about them by the side of a local expert guide, who will show you around the most special spots, so that you can feel the presence of the writers themselves. Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel de Unamuno, Antonio de Nebrija (writer of the first Spanish Grammar), Santa Teresa de Jesús, Carmen Martín Gaite… 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.

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What people are saying about Salamanca

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 41 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!!!!.

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!

The preparatory contact with the guide worked very well, nice educated person with good German skills. She was able to adapt well to our wishes

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