Salamanca: legends walking tour at dusk
2-hour guided evening walk through Salamanca's legends and curiosities: the Palacio de la Salina courtyard, San Esteban, towers, gardens, walls, underground galleries and an old snow pit. In Spanish. Rated 4.7/5 from 90 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Salamanca's legends and curiosities
- Palacio de la Salina courtyard
- Underground galleries and a snow pit
- San Esteban façade at sunset
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
Salamanca at night, with its golden stone lit up, is a different city, and these legends (the Cave, Calixto and Melibea, the devil) make it great fun. The perfect complement to the daytime tour.
What's included
- Guided walk in Spanish
- Legends and curiosities
Not included
- Monument entry
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- A jacket: evenings get cool
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- The tour is in Spanish
- In August the snow pit and underground galleries are closed for works
Meeting point
Tourist Office, Plaza Mayor, 32, Salamanca.
The guide waits in front of the tourist office on Plaza Mayor.
The experience
What you will see
- Plaza Mayor at dusk.
- The Palacio de la Salina courtyard.
- The San Esteban façade.
- Underground galleries and a snow pit.
How it works
You meet on Plaza Mayor as evening falls and the guide leads you through courtyards, palaces, towers and gardens telling legends, with entry to underground galleries and a snow pit.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who's seen the essentials and wants another side of Salamanca.
- Couples and families with older kids.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't speak Spanish.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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Good for a second evening?
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