from 29€
/person
2 may 1808
Madrid Dos de Mayo Uprising
The beginning of the Peninsular War!
Siege of Salamanca Forts
Siege of Salamanca forts
When Salamanca changed forever
Salamanca was a war front during the years of the fight against the French. Allies and Imperials took turns controlling the city several times, prompting Marshal Ney to endow it with a fortified place from which to establish his domain. The chosen place was the convent of San Vicente.
To achieve this, a large part of the surrounding architectural heritage was demolished.
When the allied army under Lord Wellington arrived in front of Salamanca in June 1812, 800 French soldiers became strong in San Vicente, San Cayetano and La Merced. The British chose to besiege them, beginning a devastating gunner exchange that resulted in even greater destruction.
We will tell you what Salamanca was like and what it lost in those tumultuous years.
UNESCO world heritage
The city of Salamanca has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Official Tourist Guide
Specialist on the city and on the napoleonic age.
Optional visit to Salamanca city
For those who do not know the city 'charra' we can extend the visit to enjoy it in the afternoon.
Rates
Cancellation policy
Payments will be made at least 72 hours in advance. If canceled within 72 hours, 70% of the amount will be refunded. In the last 72 hours no cancellations or modifications to the reservation are allowed.
Itinerary
Meeting point
Once you have made the reservation, we will tell you the meeting point
Battlefield tour
We will take a walking tour visiting the places where the french forts were build and the british batteries were located
End of visit
We said goodbye (until our next tour!)
“It was a very pleasant morning even though the weather was not very good. It is a comfortable route that allows you to put historical references on streets and squares that you have passed hundreds of times. From now on, we will better position and we will be able to name people, events and places that had an important role in that historic day (it really was!). Some sites are no longer, the most have changed or others remain as they were. I think I am not exaggerating if I say that we will all see them differently. Raul's explanation was pleasant, relaxed and adapted to the demands of the attendees. I found it highly recommended”.
Adolfo Fernández.
Reserve your place
Tell us when you would like to go and how many people you would come to the tour and we will organize it in a personalized way.
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