Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide

5.0 (205 reviews) San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Get ready to go back in time on this walking tour of Old San Juan. Sometimes I will bring a van and we drive a bit. The City of Old San Juan was founded in the year 1521, making it the Oldest City in Puerto Rico and the second oldest city in The Americas. We will be walking and stopping at all the main sites, like castles, forts, cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, monuments, and plazas learning about their history. This tour does not go inside the forts. Every picture you take in Old San Juan is beautiful and unique, so make sure you’re ready. We will also learn everything there is to know about the city and the island. You will be with a certified tour guide, so you can ensure you're getting the correct information everywhere you stop. My main goal is for you to fall in love with the island and keep coming back. I'm excited to meet you - book your tour and I will see you soon!

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What's included

  • 2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Plaza Colon
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will start here. This is the meeting location.
  2. Castillo De San Cristobal
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
  3. Castillo San Felipe del Morro
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
  4. La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    This is the Governor’s Mansion. We will talk about it from the outside. The entrance of this house is where sometimes you see umbrellas or flags hanging from the top and many people like taking pictures.
  5. La Puerta de San Juan
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    This is the main gate of the City. Old San Juan was a military base surrounded by walls. It had 5 gates.
  6. Plaza del Quinto Centenario
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will learn about the square.
  7. Church of Saint Joseph
    Pass by
    Iglesia San Jose is one of the Oldest Church in Puerto Rico, built in the year 1532.
  8. Cuartel de Ballaja
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Military Baracks built in the year 1864. It was also used by the US Military as a Military Hospital.
  9. Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
    Pass by
    Old Cemetery that started to be used around the yeat 1814. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and the Fort in the background.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Don’t worry if you don’t find the 407 building. We are actually meeting at the open square in front that has a big statue of Colombus.

End point

3 blocks away from the meeting location. This is the main street with restaurants, shops, bars, art galleries, souvenirs etc…

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Dress comfortably as we are walking and Puerto Rico is hot

Cancellation policy

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

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