Legends and Real Stories Self Guided Tour of Salamanca
Overview
A stone frog sits on a skull on the façade of one of Europe's oldest universities, and thousands of tourists squint at it every day convinced it will help them pass their exams. The tradition is completely made up. This self-guided audio walking tour of Salamanca tells you what actually happened, and the real stories are stranger.
Walk 20 stops through Spain's Golden City with a narrator who separates legend from history at every turn. You'll hear where Columbus was told his maths was wrong, stand where a philosopher faced down a general during the Civil War, and learn how lectures in these halls gave birth to modern international law.
Start whenever you like, pause for coffee or a hornazo, and finish at your own pace. No fixed schedule, no group to keep up with. The app works offline with GPS maps, audio, and photos at every stop.
Over 20,000 travelers have used self-guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
What's Included
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Human tour guide at location
Meeting Location
Plaza Mayor
11, 37002 Salamanca, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle Rio
19, 37217 Las Uces, Salamanca, Spain
The tour ends at the Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor
What To Expect
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Plaza Mayor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa de las Muertes (pass by)
Monterrey's palace (pass by)
Convento de la Purísima - Las Agustinas
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa de las Conchas
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Clerecía (pass by)
Patio de Escuelas
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pontifical University of Salamanca (pass by)
Calle Libreros
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salamanca Cathedral
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Paraninfo
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palacio de Anaya (pass by)
Torre del Clavero (pass by)
Iglesia de San Pablo
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Convento de San Esteban (pass by)
Cueva de Salamanca
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Huerto De Calixto & Melibea
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Puente Romano de Salamanca
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All stops will be visited from outside without entering into any locations
- The total time taken for the tour includes walking between stops and time at each location to listen to the commenetary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-472599P50
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like.
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded.
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation.
- Audio and written guide included.
- Any physical devices or headphones.
- Transport.
- Human tour guide at location.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Legends and Real Stories Self Guided Tour of Salamanca is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Legends and Real Stories Self Guided Tour of Salamanca will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- Audio and written guide included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Transport
- Human tour guide at location
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All stops will be visited from outside without entering into any locations
- The total time taken for the tour includes walking between stops and time at each location to listen to the commenetary
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
