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Salamanca Old Town Private Walking Tour

By BlackBuck Travels
Price is S$547 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Stroll through the centuries-old cobbled street etched with history, art, and knowledge in the Old Town of Salamanca, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO home to one of the oldest universities in the world. For more than twenty thousand years, the spectacular landmarks and the dynamic community of Salamanca have kept their vital spirit, youthfulness, and rich culture well alive throughout the long course of history: from the Roman Bridge dating before Christ, the early Middle Ages representatives of the 11th-century University of Salamanca and the 12th-century Cathedral of Santa María, the medieval Shell House, to the vibrant present-day social life hub of the Main Square.

Activity location

  • Puente Romano de Salamanca
    • Puente de Sánchez Fabrés
    • 37008, Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes
    • s/n Paseo del Rector Esperabé
    • 37008, Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain

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Salamanca Old Town Private Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
S$546.79 x 1 TravellerS$546.79
Total
Price is S$546.79

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOfficial Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee: Salamanca Cathedral - 6 € per person

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Puente Romano de Salamanca
  • 15m
Set off at the southern entrance to the Old Town where the Roman Bridge spanning the picturesque Tormes River has allegedly been located since as early as 27 BC. The emblematic bridge that proudly appears on the city’s coat of arms offers a precious glimpse into the ancient history and the spectacular skyline of the enchanting historic quarter.
New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva)
  • 25m
  • Admission ticket not included
Once setting foot in the Old Town, your eyes will unavoidably latch onto the imposing combination of two cathedrals in distinctive styles standing side by side. First, marvel at the stunning exterior of the New Cathedral, primarily in late Gothic with a dash of the Renaissance and Baroque. The 16th-century church boasts a striking façade laden with elaborate biblical carvings. Don’t forget to check out the curious astronaut sculpture on the nothern gate that has triggered endless urban legends about time travelling.
Old Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Then, walk around the gigantic construction to admire the splendid façade of the 12th-century Old Cathedral, an incredible example of the sober Romanesque and flamboyant Gothic styles harmoniously coexisting. The Gallo Tower, looming over the whole town, will have you look up and gaze at its ornate spire crowning the skyline.
University of Salamanca
  • 20m
Continue to pass by the 11th-century Salamanca University. Centuries of teaching and preaching have veiled Spain’s oldest institution with a prestigious ambiance, complemented by the sober statue in the front square, which depicts Fray Luís de León - an alumnus celebrated in all Spain and worldwide. On a side note, the exquisite façade also hides a famous superstition among the students that waits for you to find out there.
University of Salamanca
  • 15m
At the west corner of the square, enter the Minor Schools to have a peek at how teaching and studying were conducted in the 15th century: the beautiful courtyard is home to old classrooms and most notably the “Salamanca’s Sky”, an extraordinary astronomical and astrological fresco by Fernando Gallego.
Casa de las Conchas
  • 20m
Next, discover the most curious sight in all the Old Town: the Shell House, whose façade is decorated with more than 300 shells and four ornate Gothic windows in different shapes. The peculiar house owned by a 15th-century university professor is an outstanding example of a noble family’s residence.
Plaza Mayor
  • 10m
After the long walk, it’s time for a break with some refreshments or hearty local foods, and the Main Square is the best place. The most-loved meeting point in the Old Town is a seamless mixture of stunning historic buildings encasing the square and bustling outdoor cafés and restaurants where you can watch lively street performances filling the air with vibrant Spanish folk music.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPuente Romano de Salamanca
    • Puente de Sánchez Fabrés
    • 37008, Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMonumento al Lazarillo de Tormes
    • s/n Paseo del Rector Esperabé
    • 37008, Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain

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