Salta City Tour

Salta City Tour
Salta City Tour cable car
Salta City 20 de febrero park
Salta City historic building
Salta City Tour craft market
Salta City Tour
Salta City Tour cable car
Salta City 20 de febrero park
Salta City historic building
Salta City Tour craft market

Salta City Tour

  • Enjoy walking around Salta and learn the city's history from a local guide

  • Visit the beautiful Cathedral & San Bernardo Hill as you learn about Salta’s culture

  • Operator has been awarded with a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor

Situated in northwest Argentina, Salta is famous for its Spanish colonial-style buildings and Andean traditions. A classy city of museums and romantic architecture, Salta is just waiting for you to discover it! This city tour consists of a walking route, covering short distances, passing historic monuments, and exploring the city centre and its outskirts.

AVAILABILITY

All year round

DURATION

Half day

START LOCATION

Hotel and hostel pick-up

END LOCATION

Hotel and hostel drop-off

OPERATOR NAME

MTB AVENTURA SALTA

Start Time

16:00

ONLINE BOOKING NOT AVAILABLE

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Hotel and hostel pick-up.

On this walk, we visit some of the most known attractions:

- The central square (July 9) with the General Güemes monument;
- The Catedral Basílica;
- The High Mountain Museum of Archaeology (MAAM), which contains the Llullaillaco mummies;
- The North Historical Museum, the Colonial Museum and the Fine Arts Museum;
- The Cabildo (a government building with historical exhibits);
- The San Francisco Church;
- The San Bernardo Convent;
- The General Güemes Monument, at the foot of the hill;
- Up the San Bernardo Hill, where you’ll get a panoramic city view (optional cable car);
- The Battle of Salta Monument and 20 de Febrero Park;
- The Artisan market (located in a historic building)

Hotel and hostel drop-off.

Minimum of 2 people for this tour.

TOUR TICKETS (MAY VARY BY DATE)
Ticket Price(USD)
ADULT 21.00 (USD)
CHILD (4 TO 6 YRS OLD) 11.00 (USD)
TOUR ITINERARY

15:30 - 16:00

Hotel and hostel pick-up


16:00 - 19:00

We will visit the Central Square (9 de Julio), the Cathedral, the city’s museums, the Cabildo, San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Convent, General Guemes Monument, San Bernardo Hill, the Battle of Salta Monument, 20 de Febrero Park, and an artisan market


19:00 - 19:30

Hotel and hostel drop-off


INCLUDED

- Transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Insurance
- Entrance fee - North Historical Museum
- Entrance fee - Fine Arts Museum
- Entrance fee - Colonial Museum

NOT INCLUDED

- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Entrance fee - High Mountain Museum of Archaeology (Adult $40 pesos, Children under 12 years old FREE)

RECOMMENDED

- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- 1 warm jacket (even in summer)
- Insect repellent for summer days and sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Extra cash

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

EXCLUSIONS:
This tour is not possible to operate for children under 4 years old.

CHILDREN (FROM 4 TO 6 YEARS OLD)
In order to obtain this discount, the child must be between 4 and 6 years of age (inclusive), on the date they are due to take the tour.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

Changes: If you change your tour date before 5:00 pm (Buenos Aires time) 5 days before the tour begins, a 60% administration fee will apply. After this time there is a 100% fee.

Cancellations: If you cancel before 5:00 pm (Buenos Aires time) 5 days before the tour begins, a 60% administration fee will apply. After this time, there is a 100% cancellation fee.

Please email bookings@findlocaltrips.com to cancel this tour or make any changes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  1. What time zone is used in Salta?

    Local time in Salta is GMT -3, the same as on Argentina's mainland.

  2. What kind of weather can we find in Salta?

    Salta, located in a tropical area, has a warm climate year-round. However, there are quite marked variations in its different regions, due to the disparity in the terrain elevation. January is the hottest month in Salta, with an average temperature of 22°C (72°F), and the coldest month is June, at 12°C (54°F). September is the month with the most daily sunshine hours, at 11. The wettest month is January, with an average of 182mm of rain.

  3. What should I bring to the tour?

    You should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket (in case it’s a cold day), walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and an umbrella (for rainy season). Don't forget to bring your camera, and extra cash for your personal expenses.

  4. I can’t find my accommodation listed in the operator’s pick up locations as I’m making my booking. What should I select?

    This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodation listed, located in the centre. They do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnbs, bus terminals etc. Select an alternative close by, and be ready there for pick-up at the time on your booking confirmation.

  5. Why book with FindLocalTrips.com?

    Apart from our low-price guarantee, with us you can be 100% assured that your booking is made. We provide instant email confirmation, and have live spaces and availability for each tour. You are in the capable hands of our team here on the ground, with 20 local experts who speak perfect Spanish and English, always ready with a quick response to any of the questions you might have. Tour operators are experts at operating their tours, and we are the experts at reservations, organisation, and assistance with your plans for these tours.

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