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Private Tours in Salamanca – Waking Tour – 3 hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

Located just 2 hours away from Madrid, Salamanca is a great city to visit as a day trip, or better yet, stay a night or two and take in all of the culture and beauty that this UNESCO World Heritage City has to offer. Salamanca is perhaps best known for its university, which is the oldest in Spain (founded in 1218), and the third oldest in Europe. The University has a number of sites that can be visited. The city has a vibrancy and pulse that is quite unique, and stems from the buzz created by the students that come from all parts of Spain, and around the world, to study at this esteemed institution.

The best way to explore Salamanca is to take a walking tour with a local guide who will tell you about its history. You will be met by your guide either at your hotel or at the train station if visiting Salamanca as a day trip. On this 3 hour private tour you can explore the main sites in this historic city, including the university, Plaza Mayor and cathedrals. Your guide will customize the tour to include the sites that are of most interest to you.

A suggested itinerary could include visits to the following sites:

  • Plaza Mayor – the center of city life and one of the largest squares in Spain
  • Casa de las Conchas – the House of Shells, a symbol of St. James
  • University of Salamanca – established in 1218
  • Old Cathedral (12th C.) – Romanesque style
  • Ne cathedral (16th C.) – some parts were rebuilt after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake
  • Plaza Anaya – famous square near the cathedral

2021 Prices (for up to 8 participants) and other info:

  • US $345 – Monday through Friday (start time from 9:00-10:00am or 2:00-3:00pm)
  • US $395 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 9:00-10:00am or 2:00-3:00pm)
  • Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide for 3 hours
  • Price does not include entrance fees and transportation costs (if any), which are extra
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and German
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Photo credit: © Salamanca Tourist Board

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Private Tours (Spain), Spain Tagged With: Salamanca, Salamanca (Private Tours), Spain

Sites to See…What to See in Salamanca (Spain)

February 26, 2014 By International Lodging Corporation

ILC-blog-Sites-to-See-Salamanca-SpainLocated just 2 hours away from Madrid, Salamanca is a great city to visit as a day trip, or better yet, stay a night or two and take in all of the culture and beauty that this UNESCO World Heritage City has to offer.

Salamanca is perhaps best known for its university, which is the oldest in Spain (founded in 1218), and the third oldest in Europe. Salamanca is nicknamed “La Dorada” (the Golden City), due to the rich golden color of the buildings that are made of a sandstone that is quarried in the nearby town of Villamayor.

The University has a number of sites that can be visited. You should start your tour at the façade of the University, located on the Patio de las Escuelas. The highly detailed plateresque-style façade is one of the most photographed monuments in Salamanca. Legend has it that if you can find the frog on the façade you will have academic success and receive a degree. So don’t be surprised if you find a crowd of people staring up at the façade when you arrive. The Escuelas Menores (Minor Schools), Escuelas Mayores (Major Schools), University Museum, and Old Library are also open to visitors and should not be missed.

Here is a list of some of the other things to see during your stay in Salamanca:

  • Plaza Mayor – one of the largest squares in Spain, built in the 1730s
  • Old Cathedral – Spanish Romanesque style cathedral built in the 12th C.
  • New Cathedral – built in the 16th C., some parts had to be rebuilt after the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. For more information, click here
  • Casa de las Conchas – the House of Shells, the symbol of St. James, was built in 1500
  • Convento de San Esteban – the 16th C. Convent of St. Stephen is an active convent still used today by the Dominican order. For more information, click here
  • Convento de las Ursulas – the Ursuline Convent was built in 1512 by the Archbishop Alonso de Fonseca
  • Pontifical University of Salamanca – university run by the Conference of Spanish Bishops was established in 1218
  • Ieronimus – tour the Medieval Catheral Towers, unique emblems of Salamanca. For more information, click here
  • Casa Lis – Art Nouveau & Art Deco Museum. For more information, click here
  • Museum of Automotive History – this important automobile museum is set in the former Fábrica de la Luz (Light Factory). For more information, click here

Book a private tour! You may want to consider booking a private tour with an English-speaking guide. Your personal guide can provide you with information on the city and its historic sites. For more information, click here.

Photo credit: © Christopher Pappas • All rights reserved.

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Sites to See, Spain Tagged With: Madrid (Day Trips), Salamanca, Sites to See - Spain, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sample Itineraries: Madrid and its Environs (Spain)

April 25, 2012 By International Lodging Corporation

We all love to travel, but don’t enjoy the hassle of having to pack and re-pack every time you move onto a new city and a new hotel. When planning our itineraries we are often conflicted between the desire to cover a lot of ground and see a lot of things, while wanting to do so in a way that gives us some quality time and the least amount of hassle possible.

The following itinerary attempts to provide visitors to Spain with the chance to see a number of outstanding cities near Madrid, without having to switch hotels every night…so you can have it all!

Upon your arrival in Madrid, feel free to make yourself at home, unpack your suitcase and hang up all of your clothes – you’ll be returning home to the same hotel the entire trip.

  • Day 1: Arrive in Madrid in the morning; sightseeing in the afternoon
  • Day 2: Sightseeing in Madrid
  • Day 3: Sightseeing in Madrid
  • Day 4: Day trip to Toledo (71km)
  • Day 5: Day trip to Segovia (87 km)
  • Day 6: Day trip to Avila (115 km)
  • Day 7: Day trip to Salamanca (212 km)
  • Day 8: Depart Madrid to return home

Information on what to see and do, and where to eat can be found on our website, click here. Simply search by city.

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

Filed Under: Places to See, Spain Tagged With: Avila, Madrid, Salamanca, Segovia, Spain, Spain Itinerary Suggestions, Toledo

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