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Convento de San Esteban

Convento de San Esteban: Our most recommended tours and activities

Salamanca: Convents, Monasteries, and Churches Private Tour

1. Salamanca: Convents, Monasteries, and Churches Private Tour

With an expert by your side, you’ll learn about the some of the most interesting and yet unknown sites of Salamanca. As well as the Cathedrals and University, Salamanca counts with other historical sites, less known to the general tourist. St. Stephen's Monastery is a part of Spanish history. Home of Francisco de Vitoria (considered the father of International Law) and Cristobal Colón. Wander through its cloisters and rooms, and feel the peace and atmosphere of a monastery still in use. La Purísima church could be considered an art gallery. On its walls dozens of paintings decorate this particular church of Salamanca. Discover the singularity of San Francisco church, unique in the world, and La Veracruz chapel, where you'll get to see many of the statues that parade during Easter (Our Holy Week has been declared of International Tourist Interest by UNESCO). In Las Dueñas convent, the nuns prepare traditional cookies, one of the typical sweets of Salamanca. During the tour you'll get to taste their famous "Amarguillos". I will give you tips to enjoy your stay to the fullest, and I will help you feel at home. I am passionate about Salamanca; I love its corners, its live history, its way of life, its magical gardens, its delicious cuisine... My favorite dedication is to be able to instill the love and passion I have about my city, my region and my language. The date and time is up to you. Discover Salamanca at your own pace, and with your loved ones. Avoid mass tourism and get to know the real city of Salamanca with an expert local guide.

Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish

2. Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish

Explore Salamanca at sunset in a different way. Curiosities and legends. We will also see underground galleries and a very interesting "snow well". We will start in Plaza Mayor, full of life in this typical university city. We will visit one of the most beautiful and unknown courtyards of the city in the Palacio de la Salina. We will walk to see romantic palaces, the beautiful plateresque facade of the convent of San Esteban, towers, gardens and citywalls. And we will go into some subterranean galleries and a snow well to discover secrets of Salamanca. All this and much more, through popular stories and legends to learn more about Salamanca and never forget it.

From Madrid: Day Trip to Salamanca with Private Tour

3. From Madrid: Day Trip to Salamanca with Private Tour

Travel to the unique medieval city of Salamanca on this day trip from Madrid. Uncover legends and delve into the history of this city on a private guided tour. Be picked up from your accommodation in Madrid. Relax as you are transported in a comfortable car to Salamanca. Meet your guide and start your tour. Stroll through the streets in the historic center. Marvel at the baroque style of architecture at La Clerecía College. View the over 300 shells which decorate the façade of the library, Casa of las Conchas. See the ornate arches on the façade of the San Esteban covenant. Find out where Columbus planned his trip to the New World. Explore the oldest university in Spain, the University of Salamanca. Uncover the rich history of this university that was founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX.

Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

4. Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

Discover a side of Salamanca's history that you won't find in the history books on a guided evening walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's myths and legends as you stroll through iconic landmarks such as the Casa de las Conchas and Salina Palace. Meet your guide in the sprawling Plaza Mayor and admire the square's restaurants and traditional Baroque architecture. Learn about the history of the city as a renowned center of black magic. Continue to the Salina Palace and see this unique building lit up by gas lamps. Next, visit the Cave of Salamanca, where the devil himself is rumored to have practiced black magic. Stroll through the gardens of the Huerto de Calixto y Melibea and take in views of the river. Afterward, admire the facade of the Casa de las Conchas (shell house), a Gothic-style building covered in ornate shells. Finally, at Stephen's Convent, learn about the history of this ancient monastery.

From Madrid: Avila and Salamanca Private Tour

5. From Madrid: Avila and Salamanca Private Tour

Embark on a private guided tour of the historic cities of Avila and Salamanca from Madrid, with a chauffeur at your disposal. Learn about local history and visit some of the cities most famous sights. After a pickup from your place of choice in Madrid city, travel to Avila, located in Castile and Leon declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the iconic Medieval walls, the Gothic cathedral, the basílica of San Vicente, the church of San Pedro, and much more. Later, arrive in Salamanca, where you will marvel at the baroque style of architecture at La Clerecía College. View the over 300 shells which decorate the facade of the library, Casa of las Conchas. See the ornate arches on the facade of the San Esteban covenant. Find out where Columbus planned his trip to the New World. Explore the oldest university in Spain, the University of Salamanca. Once you finish, your private chauffeur will drive you back to your hotel in Madrid or place of preference inside the city.

Salamanca: Fairytale Tour for Families and Children

6. Salamanca: Fairytale Tour for Families and Children

Discover the sights of Salamanca on a tour that is informative for adults and entertaining for children with a passionate local guide. Enjoy a combination of fairytales, funny stories, scavenger hunt games, monuments, and the history of Salamanca. See sights such as the cathedral, university, and more. Meet your guide outside your hotel in the city center and begin your tour. Stroll past historical landmarks such as Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, Cathedral of Salamanca, and the Convento de San Esteban, as well as lesser-known local favorites. Throughout the tour, new challenges, stories, and games will be presented. Find the frog on the facade of the university building for good luck and search for the musician hidden in one of the city's churches. Before the end of your tour, feel free to ask your guide for tips on how to enjoy your stay in Salamanca to the fullest, from restaurants to must-see locations and bars.

Salamanca: Private Literary History Walking Tour

7. Salamanca: Private Literary History Walking Tour

Explore with us on a private (and expertly guided) tour of sites associated with Spain’s greatest writers in Salamanca: their homes, their memorials, their cafeterias, and museums. Enter each writer’s world and feel their presence in Salamanca. See for yourself the places that molded and inspired them, including some of Salamanca’s most beautiful scenery and historic sites. Not only famous writers have been born in Salamanca, but also many others have lived, studied, or taught here. Discover everything about them by the side of a local expert guide, who will show you around the most special spots, so that you can feel the presence of the writers themselves. Miguel de Cervantes, Miguel de Unamuno, Antonio de Nebrija (writer of the first Spanish Grammar), Santa Teresa de Jesús, Carmen Martín Gaite… I will give you tips to enjoy your stay to the fullest, and I will help you feel at home. I am passionate about Salamanca; I love its corners, its live history, its way of life, its magical gardens, its delicious cuisine... My favorite dedication is to be able to instill the love and passion I have about my city, my region, and my language.

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What people are saying about Convento de San Esteban

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An excellent day trip from Madrid. Yes, this is a long day. But, overall well-balanced with enough time for sightseeing and time to relax in the vehicle. Both Ávila and Salamanca are lovely cities. (And I’ve been to Segovia and Toledo which are more common day trips from Madrid and enjoyed Ávila and Salamanca more.) Our driver and both city guides were wonderful. Highest ratings—from highly experienced world travelers (more than 60 counties and all 7 continents). First time we used Get Your Guide and we will be back.