University of Salamanca: Private Guided History Tour

Explore Salamanca’s historic university with a private guide. Discover ancient colleges, chapels, and gardens. Learn about Cervantes and Columbus. Book your tour now.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Universidad de Salamanca - Together with the guide you will access the interior of the Historical Building of the University. This place houses the ancient classrooms, the first university library, the chapel… Clients will discover all the details of the monument.
  • Escuelas Menores - Our guide will discover the history of this place, as well as the uses it has today.
  • Cielo de Salamanca - With your guide, you will enter the Heaven Room, where you will discover the 15th century fresco, and learn about the connection with the university and the details of the painting.
  • Palacio de Anaya - Our guide will explain all the details of what the Old School of San Bartolomé was. Clients will discover illustrious former students and traditions.
  • Colegio Mayor Arzobispo Fonseca (Archbishop Fonseca College) - The last stop will be the Fonseca School. Together with the guide, you will visit the patio, the chapel, and the old debate room. They will learn the history of the monument, its uses, and curiosities.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup
  • Entrance to Fonseca School
What's Not Included
  • Entrance price to the Historical Building of the University (€5 pp)
Additional Information

With this private guided tour, you will discover the history and traditions of the University of Salamanca. University Colleges, The Old Institute, and the rooms and Library of the oldest University in Spain.

You will learn about the history and traditions of the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest in Europe, from the hand of an expert local guide, a former student at the University of Salamanca. Soak up the university atmosphere while discovering the old university colleges, cloisters, patios, chapels, gardens… Take advantage of the knowledge of your local guide, and ask whatever you need to get the most out of your stay in Salamanca.
The first university women, the stay of Miguel de Cervantes, or Christopher Columbus, the father of International Law… are some of the characters you will discover on this visit.

Location
Patio de Escuelas
The Patio de Escuelas is the place where the Historical Building of the University of Salamanca is located. In this rectangular courtyard there is a statue in the center. It represents a monk (Fray Luis de León) The guide will wait for the clients in front of the statue
Cancellation Policy

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

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Burgundie_m
Apr 9, 2024
Fun and educational - Alexia shared a lot of little details about the history of the old clasrooms that were really fascinting. We enjoyed learning about how the older buildings are used for modern events. This was educational and fun!
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