Salamanca: old town walking tour with a local guide
2.5-hour guided walking tour of Salamanca with an official guide: Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, the Clerecía, the Sky of Salamanca and inside the University and both cathedrals (tickets at a special price). In Spanish. Rated 4.8/5 from 364 reviews.
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Photo credits
- Jose Luis Cernadas Iglesias, CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Fernando, CC BY-SA 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Samu, CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Ajreinoso, CC BY-SA 3.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- `casa-conchas- — Miguel Rincón Calahorro, CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- katiebordner, CC BY 2.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Official local guide
- Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas
- The Sky of Salamanca
- Inside the University and both cathedrals
- Special ticket prices
Our take
It's Salamanca's most complete and best-rated tour: in two and a half hours you see the essentials inside and out with an official guide. Including tickets it's about €29, less than going alone with audio guides.
What's included
- Guided tour in Spanish
- Special prices for other monuments
Not included
- University entry (€5)
- Cathedrals entry (€7)
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- About €12 for tickets
Things to keep in mind
- The tour is in Spanish
- University (€5) and cathedrals (€7) tickets are paid separately
- Under-12s go free
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 and the Casa de las Conchas.
- The Clerecía and the Pontifical University.
- The Sky of Salamanca.
- Inside the University and the New and Old cathedrals.
How it works
You meet on Plaza Mayor and walk with the guide to the Casa de las Conchas, the Clerecía and the Sky of Salamanca, go inside the University and finish visiting both cathedrals.
Who I recommend it for
- First-time visitors to Salamanca.
- Anyone wanting to see the essentials inside in one morning.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't speak Spanish.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Are tickets included?
Do we go inside the University?
What language is it in?
Do children pay?
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