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Salta
Best of Salta: Guided City Tour
- Duration3 hours
- Max Travelers9 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Architecture Tours
Overview
Embark on a 3-Hour Adventure in Salta! Immerse yourself in this vibrant city with its Neoclassical wonders, such as the Cathedral of Salta and the San Francisco Church. Marvel at the views from atop San Bernardo Hill, relive Argentina’s fight for freedom at historic landmarks, and indulge in a shopping spree at the bustling Artisan Market. Finish the escapade with a visit to San Lorenzo, a subtropical retreat for the wealthy. Your journey starts and ends with seamless transport from your Salta hotel.
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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Itinerary
After hotel pickup, head by coach toward the city center, and listen to your expert guide share the history of Salta. nnFounded in the 16th century by Spanish visionary Hernando de Lerma, Salta turned into a wildly successful trading center. See evidence of Saltau2019s heyday in the gold-plated cathedrals and mansions as your vehicle winds through the city, which went into decline after Argentinau2019s war for independence and the changing of trading routes on the Pacific coast. Today, Salta is known for its beautiful and well-preserved colonial architecture.
Reaching the central plaza, behold the grand, twin-towered Cathedral of Salta, built in 1885, and learn about national hero General Gu00fcemes, whose remains rest in the cathedral; he fought against the Spanish during Argentinau2019s war for independence.
Pass by the Cultural Center of the Americas, and note the Spanish viceroyalty colonial architecture of the Historical Museum of the North, housed in the old cabildo, or town hall.
Admire postcard-perfect San Francisco Church, with towering white pillars supporting a crimson-colored fau00e7ade. Its purple belfry stands 174 feet (53 meters) tall, and the bell it holds was constructed out of the cannons used during the Battle of Salta.
Pass by the 16th-century San Bernardo Convent, one of the oldest buildings in the city, and the monument to General Gu00fcemes.
Leave the city center and head into the foothills skirting Salta. At the top of San Bernardo Hill, take in sweeping views of the city and Andean peaks.
See the Battle of Salta monument and February 20th Park, built in commemoration of the battle fought and won here during the war for independence.
Visit the nearby village of San Lorenzo, frequented by wealthy families from Salta during the summer because of its unusual subtropical microclimate.
Return to Salta and stop at the Artisan Market, located inside a traditional white colonial building, to peruse the offerings from craftsmen who travel from all over the province to sell their goods here. Snack on alfajores (cookies with caramel filling) and candied walnuts, or pick up one-of-a-kind purses, blankets and jewelry (snacks and shopping at your own expense).
With your souvenir shopping done, youu2019ll be taken back to your hotel.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.