Private & Exclusive Historic Old and New San Juan Tours

5.0 (28 reviews) San Juan, Puerto Rico
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the ultimate exploration of Old San Juan in a masterfully curated sightseeing and walking tour to the 90 most important landmarks of the city. A feat like this easily take at least 8 hours if done just walking, but we cover it all in eithier 2, 3, 4 hours or even a full day. By strolling in our premium vehicles providing., a sanctuary of cool comfort, you will avoid sweating under the sun or geting wet under the unexpected rain showers in the tropics. You'll appreciate Old San Juan with the ease of moving up and down the historic hills without exertion, ensuring your energy is reserved for enjoyment and discovery.

Your guide, an expert in the city's rich heritage, will lead you through Old San Juan's storied streets and facades, revealing the hidden tales behind each significant site.

Choose from options that add Puerto Rico's finest rum distillery, Barrilito, our African Heritage Village, the Rainforest or all of the above for the ultimate full day San Juan Experience.

Options

4 hr Sightseeing/Walking tour

Pickup included

5hr Old San Juan and El Yunque

Old San Juan and El Yunque: Visit America's Oldest city and learn its history, and then visit el Yunque Tropical Forest's Angelito Trail
Pickup included

All Day Old SJ & Waterfalls

Las Delicias Waterfall : Discover our State Rain Forest most famous waterfallband bath in it's refreshing waters.
Duration: 8 hours
At your cost: Stop for Lunch at a previously selected restaurant at your cost.
Rainforest Waterfalls: After Doing Barrilito Rum Distillery we will depart to visit Toro Negro's Waterfall Las Delicias.
Luxury Private Transporration: Mercedes SUV or Minivan foe under 6 people. Custom High Roof Transit for up to 14 people.
Pickup included

5 hr Old SJ & Afro-Taino Tasti

Food Tasting: Visit our African Heritage area and savor a. Authentic Afro-Taino-Spaniars infused food tasting cooked in woodpits.
Pickup included

3 hr Sightseeing/Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours
3 Hr Old San Juan: Our 3 hour tour includes the Capitol Building, Old & New San Juan to see and learn about 90+ landmarks.
Private Transportation: Mercedes SUV or Minivan. Or 14 seaters high roof custom Ford Transit.
Route order: First we do a Visito to the Vanderbilt, the San Juan Islet, the Capitol Building Grounds and Old & New l San Juan

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation in Mercedes SUV or Minivan, or 14 seat High Roof Custom Ford Transit
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Spa at Condado Vanderbilt
    Pass by
    Learn about the first Luxury hotel south of our Nation's border, previously Vanderbilt's family winter retreat.
  2. Luis Munoz Rivera Park
    Pass by
    Learn about the history of the only park in the San Juan Island.
  3. Plaza Colon
    5m
    Learn about the square that was the welcoming area behind the wall that surrounded the old city, the wall itself and how the area evolved to be what it is today.
  4. Castillo De San Cristobal
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn about the largest colonial Fort ever constructed in the New world and how it protected the San Juan in the largest attack the city ever saw. Walk its surroundings area which were part of it and take a picture by one of it's Garitas.
  5. Abraham Lincoln Statue
    Pass by
    Learn about the first elementary school built by USA and the significance of Abraham Lincoln for Puerto Ricans.
  6. Cuartel de Ballaja
    Pass by
    Learn about the building that was used by Spain and then USA as infantri quarters.
  7. Ballaja Sculpture
    Pass by
    Learn the significance of this marvelous sculpture.
  8. Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
    Pass by
    Learn the whys and hows of this unique cemetery.
  9. Church of Saint Joseph
    10m
    Learn about the 4th oldest church in the Americas and the second oldest in our nation America. Walk in and go back in time inside this gem that was restored to its original glory and reopened in 2021.
  10. Castillo San Felipe del Morro
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn about the oldest fort in the America's and the one that protected the city until WW2. Walk by the walls and take some unique pictures ads you discover it’s secrets.
  11. Juan Ponce de Leon Statue
    Pass by
    Learn about our first governor and how he ended leaving Puerto Rico and going to Florida where he ultimately died.
  12. Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
    10m
    Witness the second oldest Church in the Americas and our Nations oldest church. Inside discover Ponce de Leon Grave and a little and unknown rock chappel named Altar de La Patria resting place of the remains of our first bishop and our first emissary to the spanish courts.
  13. La Rogativa
    5m
    Learn the history of our most significative monument, the one we call "the miracle of San Juan"!
  14. Monumento Don Juan de Amezouita y Quixano
    Pass by
    Learn about the first monument of the Americas and its significance.
  15. La Puerta de San Juan
    Pass by
    Learn the history, significance and fun facts of the main entrance to the city.
  16. La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
    Pass by
    Learn the history of the Oldest executive mansion still in use in the Americas.
  17. Calle De La Fortaleza
    Pass by
    Discover the best spots for unique souvenirs and the birthplace of our state drink: the Piña Colada!
  18. Plaza de Armas
    Pass by
    Learn today's city square history.
  19. San Juan City Hall
    Pass by
    Learn fun facts about our city hall history.
  20. Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico
    Pass by
    Learn how this building has been home of many powerful institutions through the last 350 years.
  21. Jose V. Toledo Federal Building and United States Courthouse
    Pass by
    Learn about the south quarters of the old city and why USA built their main buildings there.
  22. Paseo de la Princesa
    Pass by
    Learn how this walkway got its name and see the last remaining of the south side wall
  23. Casa de Espana
    Pass by
    Learn the history of this historic building.
  24. Puerto Rico Police Memorial Monument
    Pass by
    See this significant monument, part of the Presidents walkway area.
  25. Paseo de los Presidentes
    10m
    Learn about the 9 presidents that have visited us and why we have them in this walkway.
  26. Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
    Pass by
    Learn the history of this famous landmark
  27. La Rogativa
    5m
    Learn about what we locals call the miracle of San Juan
  28. Bastion de San Antonio
    5m
    Walk by this part of the wall intour way to el Morro.
  29. Bastion de Santa Elena
    5m
    See the defense point in the south wall between el Morro and La Fortaleza

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We will call you when aproaching the Valet area 5 minutes before the time of the tour. We do not pickup at cruiseship terminal. If you are comming in a cruiseship we will pick you at the walgreens at the other side of the street to expedite the pickup process.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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