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What to see in Salamanca in 2 days

2 days 15 experiences 8 where to eat from 4€

2-day itinerary for Salamanca (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Salamanca blends history, architecture and culture at every turn. Here's a 2-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Salamanca

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length1-2 days
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BudgetBudget · €
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forHistory, architecture and culture

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Day 1Plaza Mayor · University

Plaza Mayor of Salamanca
Baroque square considered one of the most beautiful in Spain.
Free
Free Tour of Salamanca
Walk through the golden city, a World Heritage Site.
Free
Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells)
Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells)
Gothic palace decorated with scallop shells.
Free
🍽️ Chido's
Local cuisine.
~18€
🍽️ La Marimorena
Local cuisine.
~23€
Santa Clara Convent Museum
Santa Clara Convent Museum
A convent with hidden medieval coffered ceilings and Gothic and Mudéjar remains.
from 4€
University of Salamanca
University of Salamanca
Plateresque façade with the famous hidden frog.
from 10€
Cielo de Salamanca (Sky of Salamanca)
Renaissance vault with paintings of the firmament.
Free
Casa Lis - Art Nouveau Museum
Casa Lis - Art Nouveau Museum
Art Nouveau museum with stained glass and decorative arts.
from 5€
🍽️ Mandala Café
Varied tapas and a lively university atmosphere.
~13€
🍽️ El Ave
regional cuisine.
~23€

Day 2Cathedrals · Banks of the Tormes and the Outskirts

Monterrey Palace
Monterrey Palace
A Plateresque Renaissance palace of the House of Alba, with a tour of its halls.
from 5€
Garden of Calixto and Melibea
Garden of Calixto and Melibea
A garden beside the city wall inspired by La Celestina, with views of the Tormes.
Free
Anaya Square
Anaya Square
A tree-lined square facing the façade of the New Cathedral and the Anaya Palace.
Free
New and Old Cathedral
New and Old Cathedral
Essential Gothic and Romanesque cathedral complex.
from 6€
Ieronimus - Cathedral Towers
Climb to the towers with panoramic views.
from 5€
Roman Bridge
Roman Bridge
Bridge over the Tormes with views of the city.
Free
Convent of San Esteban
Convent of San Esteban
Dominican convent with a spectacular Plateresque façade.
from 4€
🍽️ El Mesón de Gonzalo
Grilled meats and quality Iberian products.
~28€
🍽️ El Laurel
Local cuisine.
~19€
Arrabal District and the Banks of the Tormes
A riverside walk with the best panoramic view of the cathedrals and the Roman bridge.
Free
🍽️ Restaurante Casaserra
Local cuisine.
~16€
🍽️ Restaurante asador El Rancho Grande
Local cuisine.
~23€

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Frequently asked questions about Salamanca

How many days do I need to see Salamanca?

With 2 days you can see the must-sees of Salamanca. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Salamanca?

The best time to visit Salamanca is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Salamanca?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

How much does it cost to visit Salamanca?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

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