Spain’s Golden City, Salamanca: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.4 (22 reviews) Salamanca, Spain
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Duration1h - 1h 20m
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LanguagesEnglish, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Legend says anyone who spots the tiny stone frog hidden on Salamanca's university façade will be lucky enough to return – can you find it?
Spain's oldest university city may be small, but it has a big history and a sense of humour to match. Official guide Martoke Witlox, a Dutch-born local who has lived here since 1992, leads you on a relaxed 2 km walk from the golden baroque Plaza Mayor to the Convent of San Esteban, sharing the quirky stories behind its glowing sandstone façades. GPS-triggered audio plays as you walk and works offline, so you can pause for tapas and pick up where you left off at your own pace.

Highlights:
• Discover why Casa de las Conchas is covered in shells and gaze up at the painted Cielo de Salamanca
• Hear how Columbus and Napoleon each left their mark, and how a prince's university scheme led to a royal decree in 1497
• Admire the Monterrey Palace, the Clerecía towers and the Cathedral, then finish where the groundwork for the Gregorian calendar was laid

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Transportation
  • Food

What to expect

  1. Plaza Mayor
    Pass by
    The tour begins in Plaza Mayor, the vibrant baroque-era market square of Salamanca. While passing by, any purchases or entry fees to attractions within the square are not included in the tour cost.
  2. Pass by
    Pass by Palacio de Monterrey, admiring its symmetrical features and Renaissance architecture. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  3. Pass by
    Walk by Salamanca Cathedral and hear astonishing tales of its history from the outside. While passing by, any entry fees to visit the interior are not included in the tour cost.
  4. Pass by
    Reach the Convent of San Esteban, where you'll learn about its historical significance. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  5. La Purisima Church
    Pass by
    Pass by Iglesia de la Purísima and admire its architecture from the outside. While walking by, any entry fees or donations are not included in the tour cost.
  6. Casa de las Conchas
    Pass by
    Stroll past Casa de las Conchas and appreciate its unique exterior adorned with shells. While passing by, any entry fees to visit the interior are not included in the tour cost.
  7. Pass by
    Walk by La Clerecía, also known as the Royal College of the Holy Spirit. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  8. Scala Coeli Torres de la Clerecia
    Pass by
    Pass by Scala Coeli, an old Carmelite convent, and learn about its history from the outside. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  9. Pass by
    Discover the Frog of Salamanca, a small sculpture with a quirky legend attached to it. While passing by, any purchases or entry fees are not included in the tour cost.
  10. Pass by
    Pass by Patio de Escuelas Menores and admire its historical significance. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  11. Pass by
    Admire El Cielo de Salamanca, a masterpiece of Renaissance art, from the outside. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  12. Ieronimus
    Pass by
    Walk by the Ieronimus Tower, part of the Old Cathedral of Salamanca. While passing by, any entry fees to climb the tower are not included in the tour cost.
  13. Pass by
    Pass by Anaya Palace, a historic building in Salamanca. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  14. Convento de las Duenas
    Pass by
    Stroll past Convento de las Dueñas and learn about its history from the outside. While passing by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
  15. Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria - Salamanca
    Pass by
    Pass by Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria, a statue honoring the Spanish philosopher. While walking by, any entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start: Las Tapas de Gonzalo, Pl. Mayor, 23, 37002 Salamanca

The tour starts in front of the town hall at the main square (Plaza Mayor). You can say at the south side of the square. To the right of a big arch which is almost in the middle of the facade.

End point

Tour ends around 473m from the starting point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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