Explore Salamanca’s rich history and quirky tales on a self-guided walking tour. Discover Renaissance architecture, bullfighting anecdotes, and more.
- Plaza Mayor - The tour kicks off at Plaza Mayor, Salamanca’s lively baroque-era market square. Note that any purchases or entry fees to attractions within the square are not covered by the tour cost.
- Monterrey’s palace - Walk past Palacio de Monterrey, taking in its symmetrical design and Renaissance architecture. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Salamanca Cathedral - Stroll by Salamanca Cathedral and hear fascinating stories about its history from the outside. Entry fees to visit the interior are not included in the tour cost.
- Convent of San Esteban - Arrive at the Convent of San Esteban and learn about its historical importance. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- La Purisima Church - Walk by Iglesia de la Purísima and admire its exterior architecture. Entry fees or donations are not included in the tour cost.
- Casa de las Conchas - Pass by Casa de las Conchas and appreciate its unique shell-adorned exterior. Entry fees to visit the interior are not included in the tour cost.
- La Clerecía - Walk past La Clerecía, also known as the Royal College of the Holy Spirit. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Scala Coeli Torres de la Clerecia - Pass by Scala Coeli, an old Carmelite convent, and learn about its history from the outside. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Frog Salamanca - Discover the Frog of Salamanca, a small sculpture with an intriguing legend. Purchases or entry fees are not included in the tour cost.
- Patio de Escuelas Menores - Walk past Patio de Escuelas Menores and appreciate its historical significance. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- El Cielo de Salamanca - Admire El Cielo de Salamanca, a Renaissance art masterpiece, from the outside. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Ieronimus - Walk by the Ieronimus Tower, part of the Old Cathedral of Salamanca. Entry fees to climb the tower are not included in the tour cost.
- Anaya Palace - Pass by Anaya Palace, a historic building in Salamanca. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Convento de las Duenas - Walk past Convento de las Dueñas and learn about its history from the outside. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria - Salamanca - Walk past Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria, a statue honoring the Spanish philosopher. Entry fees or guided tours are not included in the tour cost.
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point
- Smartphone and headphones
On this self-guided walking tour, you will enjoy highlights and humor in the university city of Salamanca—from a guide who has never left. Salamanca may be small, but Spain’s oldest university city has a long history. On this walking tour, Martoke will show you the tiny city’s highlights and share some of its quirky – and often humorous – stories.
I’ll share a few famous anecdotes about the square on this tour, including its bullfighting past. At Palacio de Monterrey (Monterrey’s Palace), I’ll explain how its symmetrical features make it a fine example of Renaissance architecture. When you reach Salamanca Cathedral, you’ll hear astonishing tales of what PhD candidates went through in the early 1300s. At the Convent of San Esteban, you’ll find out how the current Gregorian Calendar foundations were laid right here.
Salamanca may be a small city, but you can’t imagine the history it can tell! Join me, and we’ll discover it together.
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
