Deepen your knowledge of the 1812 Battle of Salamanca on this full-day private tour from Salamanca. Follow the battle as it unfolded, visiting key sites such as Arapil Grande and the Battle of Salamanca Interpretation Centre.
Departing from Salamanca, head straight to the battle site by arriving on the same road as the French marshal who led Napoleon's army.
Along the way, listen to your guide as he explains the difficulty of organising troops, the randomness of decision-making and the importance of trust and luck.
Later, head to various vantage points on the battlefield and listen to your guide explain the troop movements and decisions that led Wellington to victory.
Stop at a typical restaurant for local dishes and a well-deserved rest. After lunch, we will follow in the footsteps of the British cavalry in their most successful cavalry charge of the entire war.
Continue to Arapiles and visit the Battle of Salamanca Interpretation Centre, where you can admire more than 5,000 miniature figures. See how the troops are positioned in the same places as on the day of the battle thanks to the centre's innovative technology.
Finish at Arapil Grande, the impressive lookout point for the Battle of Salamanca. Take in the spectacular scenery from the hill, a vital point on the battlefield.
At the end of the day, we will take you back to your hotel in Salamanca.