Tours & tickets

University of Salamanca

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 (7€ per person). And in your free time you will have special prices to continue discovering the city in your own way!

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.

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. Discover Salamanca at a pace of your choosing with your friends or family, and enjoy the freedom to choose your own schedule with a panoramic private tour.

Join a guided tour of Salamanca by bike and discover this Spanish city while being active. See the Old and New Cathedral, the Roman Bridge, and other important sights, and learn about the city's history from your guide. Meet your guide in the heart of Salamanca and set out to explore the city on the back of a bicycle. See the Tormes River and the ancient Roman bridge that crosses one of its widest stretches. Listen as your guide explains the significance of these important sights. Then, continue your tour as you pedal through the city to see Monterrey's Palace, Casa de las Conchas, the Salamanca Cathedral, and finally, the University of Salamanca, the oldest university in the Hispanic world. Your tour comes to an end near the university, offering you the option of continuing to explore Salamanca on foot. 

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. 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.

We will begin exploring Salamanca with a visit to its majestic Cathedral, an architectural ensemble that merges the New and Old Cathedrals, taking us through Romanesque and Gothic art. We will continue to the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest in Europe, famous for its Plateresque façade and its academic legacy. We will marvel at its historic classrooms and look for the famous lucky frog on its façade. For lunch, we will take a break in a local restaurant where we will enjoy typical dishes such as hornazo, chanfaina or grilled meats, accompanied by a local wine. In the afternoon, we will head to Avila to tour its medieval walls, one of the best preserved fortifications in Europe. The towers and battlements offer spectacular views of the city and its surroundings. Throughout the tour, we will discover the history of Avila and the heritage value of its walls. This journey between Salamanca and Avila brings together history, architecture and culture, revealing the splendor of two of Spain's most fascinating cities.

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.

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.

Explore with us on a private (and expertly guided) tour of sites associated with Spain’s greatest writer (Miguel de Cervantes) in Salamanca: his home, memorials, references in his books, and influence in his life. Enter ´Cervantes' s world and feel his presence in Salamanca. See for yourself the places that molded and inspired the writer, including some of Salamanca’s most beautiful scenery and historic sites. This unique Miguel de Cervantes tour has been designed for lovers of one of the world's greatest writer (Miguel de Cervantes) and for anyone interested in literature and Spanish culture. Let your entertaining tour guide show you the lanes walked by Cervantes in the old University district, see for yourself the spaces Cervantes wrote about in Salamanca, at the same spot where they are now, and discover the life he had while he lived in Salamanca. 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.

Embark on a private guided tour of the historic cities of Avila and Salamanca from Madrid, with a chauffeur at your disposal. Learn about local history and visit some of the cities most famous sights. After a pickup from your place of choice in Madrid city, travel to Avila, located in Castile and Leon declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the iconic Medieval walls, the Gothic cathedral, the basílica of San Vicente, the church of San Pedro, and much more. Later, arrive in Salamanca, where you will marvel at the baroque style of architecture at La Clerecía College. View the over 300 shells which decorate the facade of the library, Casa of las Conchas. See the ornate arches on the facade of the San Esteban covenant. Find out where Columbus planned his trip to the New World. Explore the oldest university in Spain, the University of Salamanca. Once you finish, your private chauffeur will drive you back to your hotel in Madrid or place of preference inside the city.