Salamanca: private tour of the main sights
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90-minute private walking tour of Salamanca's must-sees with a professional guide, hotel pickup and a time of your choosing. Rated 4.9/5 from 35 reviews.
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private: just your group
- Italian, English, Spanish +1
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Italian · English · Spanish · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Just your group, with a professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas and the University
- Cathedrals and palaces
- Guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French
Our take
For a family or group of friends, per-group pricing is reasonable and gets you a guide to yourselves, at your chosen time and with pickup. If you are travelling solo or as a couple, a regular group tour is much cheaper.
What's included
- Hotel pickup
- Professional guide
- Private tour for your group
Not included
- Tips
- Entrance fees
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Things to keep in mind
- The from price is per group of up to 5
- Private groups of up to 25 people
- You choose the time
Meeting point
Pickup at your hotel or at the point you choose when booking.
The guide meets you at the agreed place and the walk starts from there.
The experience
What you will see
- The Plaza Mayor and its surrounding architecture.
- The Casa de las Conchas, now a library.
- The University, one of Europe's oldest, and the cathedrals.
- Palaces and corners linked to writers and noble families.
How it works
The guide picks you up at your hotel or an agreed point and you walk through the old town for an hour and a half, stopping at the main monuments. As it is private, you set the pace and the questions.
Who I recommend it for
- Families and groups who want a guide to themselves.
- Anyone short on time who wants the essentials on a flexible schedule.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Solo travellers or couples on a tight budget.
- Anyone expecting entrance fees to be included.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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