Legends and Real Stories Self Guided Tour of Salamanca

4.3(4)3 hFree cancellationBy Tourific

About this activity

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
✓Audio and written guide included
✓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

Not included

✕Any physical devices or headphones
✕Human tour guide at location
✕Transport

Meeting and pickup

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

Good to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

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