University of Salamanca: private tour of the University and its colleges
4.720 reviews
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1 hour 30 minute private walking tour of the University of Salamanca and its colleges, from the Historic Building to the Fonseca College, with a local guide and hotel pick-up. Priced per group of up to 5. Rated 4.7/5 from 20 reviews.
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private: just your group
- Spanish, Italian, French +1
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · Italian · French · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Private tour just for your group
- The University's Historic Building and library
- Fonseca College and its cloister
- University traditions dating back to 1218
- Date and time of your choice
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Our take
For families or small groups, a guide just for you at the University of Salamanca beats paying for several individual places. Bear in mind tickets are extra; even so, at 4.7/5 it's a very comfortable way to understand Spain's oldest university.
What's included
- Hotel pick-up
- Private guided tour for your group
Not included
- Tips
- University and Fonseca College tickets (€5 per person)
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Price is per group (from €150 for up to 5 people); private groups of up to 15
- University and Fonseca College tickets are paid separately (€5 per person)
- Luggage and large bags are not allowed
Meeting point
Pick-up from your hotel in Salamanca.
Your guide picks you up at your accommodation; confirm the details when booking.
The experience
What you will see
- The University of Salamanca's Historic Building, with its lecture halls and library.
- Fonseca College, the only old college still intact, and its cloister.
- Colleges, palaces, cloisters and gardens in the university quarter.
How it works
Your guide picks you up at your hotel on the day and time you choose. For 1 hour 30 minutes you explore the university quarter with just your group: the Historic Building, Fonseca College and other corners, with stories about university traditions dating back to 1218. Tickets (€5 per person) are paid separately.
Who I recommend it for
- Families or small groups who want a guide to themselves.
- Anyone on a tight schedule who needs to pick the time.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Solo travellers after the cheapest option: a shared group tour works out better.
Accessibility
Check accessibility with the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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