Salamanca: Monterrey Palace visit with audio guide
4.481 reviews
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Entry to the Monterrey Palace, owned by the House of Alba, with an audio guide through its rooms, art collection and one of its towers. Rated 4.4/5 from 81 reviews.
- 1 hour
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
Highlights
- Renaissance palace of the House of Alba
- Works by Ribera, Sánchez Coello and Carreño de Miranda
- The family's private rooms
- Views of Salamanca from a tower
- Audio guide in English, Spanish or French
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Our take
The Monterrey Palace is an uncrowded visit and a good complement to the University and the cathedrals, especially for the tower views and the rooms the House of Alba still uses. It is non-refundable, so book once your dates are fixed.
What's included
- Palace entry
- Audio guide
Not included
- Live guided tour
Good to know
What to bring
- Ticket on your phone
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Photography is not allowed inside
- One option adds the kitchens and servants' quarters
- Skip-the-line entry
Meeting point
Monterrey Palace, Plaza de Monterrey, 2, Salamanca.
Show your ticket at the palace entrance at your booked time.
The experience
What you will see
- The Monterrey Palace, a gem of the Spanish Renaissance.
- Rooms the House of Alba still uses.
- Paintings by Ribera, Sánchez Coello and Carreño de Miranda, plus period furniture.
- A panoramic view of Salamanca from one of its towers.
How it works
You enter at your booked time and explore the palace at your own pace with the audio guide, which combines narration, music and images, for about an hour. With the extended option, the visit continues through the kitchens and the servants' corridor.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who has seen the essentials and wants a quieter monument.
- Visitors interested in art and aristocratic life.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Wheelchair users.
- Anyone who needs the option to cancel for a refund.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a guided tour?
Can I take photos?
Can I see the kitchens?
Can I cancel?
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