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Self-guided audio walking tour of Salamanca

4.4· 21 reviewsFrom INR 686
Self-guided audio walking tour of Salamanca — Cultural & heritage things to do in Salamanca

Explore Salamanca's highlights at your own pace with a quirky audio guide, reflecting on its history and architecture.

This self-guided walking tour allows you to navigate the highlights of Salamanca, Spain’s oldest university city, while listening to amusing anecdotes from an audio guide. As you stroll, the audio guide shares stories about the historic Plaza Mayor and its bullfighting past, Renaissance architecture at Palacio de Monterrey, and interesting tales surrounding Salamanca Cathedral's PhD candidates from the 1300s.

At Convent of San Esteban, you will learn about the origins of the Gregorian Calendar. This tour provides flexibility, enabling you to take in the city's unique charm and rich history at your own pace. Ensure your phone is fully charged for the audio guide and wear comfortable shoes for the walk.

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What's included in this experience?+
• Enjoy unlimited, lifetime access to this tour, both prior to and following your booking date. • Access the virtual playback feature, allowing you to listen to this tour as an audiobook from any location. • Use offline audio, maps, and geodata. • Take advantage of the flexibility to navigate at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour. • Receive directions to the starting location, ensuring the tour commences when you arrive at the right spot.
What's NOT included?+
• Mobile phone and headphones • Personal costs for entry fees not covered during the tour • Transportation services • Meals
What should I know before booking?+
• Accessible for individuals using wheelchairs • Service animals are permitted • Nearby public transport is available • Appropriate for all levels of physical fitness • It is advised to bring your own smartphone and headphones
What's the cancellation policy?+
To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the designated departure time.
What's the itinerary?+
• The itinerary starts at Plaza Mayor, a lively baroque-era market square in Salamanca. Note that any purchases or entrance fees to attractions within the square are not covered by the tour cost. • Walk by Palacio de Monterrey, admiring its balance and Renaissance style. Entry fees or guided tours are not included during the visit. • Observe Salamanca Cathedral and hear remarkable stories about its history from the outside. Entrance fees for the interior are not part of the tour cost. • Visit the Convent of San Esteban, where the historical importance of the site will be explained. Any entry fees or guided tours are not included. • Pass by Iglesia de la Purísima and appreciate its architecture externally. Donations or entry fees are not included during this stop. • Glide past Casa de las Conchas, noting its distinctive shell-adorned exterior. Any interior entry fees are not covered in the tour cost. • Walk by La Clerecía, which is also referred to as the Royal College of the Holy Spirit. Entry fees or guided tours are not included during the visit. • Pass by Scala Coeli, an old Carmelite convent, and learn about its history from the street. Any entry fees or guided tours are not part of the cost. • See the Frog of Salamanca, a small sculpture with an interesting legend. Any purchases or entry fees are not included. • Walk by Patio de Escuelas Menores and admire its importance. Any entrance fees or guided tours are not included at this stop. • View El Cielo de Salamanca, a notable Renaissance art piece, from outside. Entry fees or guided tours are not included. • Stroll by the Ieronimus Tower, which is part of the Old Cathedral of Salamanca. Any fees for climbing the tower are not included. • Pass by Anaya Palace, a historic building in Salamanca. Entry fees or guided tours are not included during this visit. • Walk past Convento de las Dueñas and learn about its history from the exterior. Any entry fees or guided tours are not part of the tour cost. • Pass by Monumento a Francisco de Vitoria, a statue that pays tribute to the Spanish philosopher. Any entry fees or guided tours are not covered.

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