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Old San Juan Walking History Tour, Shop, & Dine (with Transport)
4.7
194 Ratings
San Juan
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Old San Juan on this guided tour. Explore historic landmarks, shop for souvenirs, and indulge in delicious Puerto Rican cuisine!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- La Puerta de San Juan - Pass through the original gate to the city of Old San Juan.
- Old San Juan - Take a casual walking tour through the magnificent Old San Juan. Passing inside and outside the walls of the city, feel the culture of old and new radiating through the narrow streets. Guides will narrate tales of years long ago and stop at historically significant landmarks along the way!
- La Rogativa - A chance to get amazing views and pictures looking out to the bay of San Juan.
- La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina - A 16th century mansion also known as the Governor’s Mansion
- Casa Blanca Museum - The home of Ponce de Leon built in the 1520’s.
- Iglesia de San Jose - Historic 16th century church.
- Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - Historic 1540 Cathedral. 2nd oldest in the Americas and home to the tomb of Ponce de Leon.
- San Juan - Take a casual walking tour through the magnificent Old San Juan. Passing inside and outside the walls of the city, feel the culture of old and new radiating through the narrow streets. Guides will narrate tales of years long ago and stop at historically significant landmarks along the way!
What's Included
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Old San Juan, a cultural delight unlike any other. Experience life from centuries ago on an unforgettable walk through Old San Juan. With stops at the original gate to the city, its oldest fort - Castillo San Felipe del Morro, two 16th-century cathedrals, and La Fortaleza mansion, to name a few! We will navigate both the streets of Old San Juan and tales of conquest and perseverance woven into the fabric of this great city.
After visiting the many highlights and landmarks of Old San Juan, we will venture through the Calle Fortaleza shopping district. Calle Fortaleza is home to shops, restaurants, and souvenirs galore! Guests will have a chance to buy memorabilia to remind them of this amazing day for years to come.
We will end our time in Old San Juan with lunch at an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant. Enjoy locally inspired drinks and dishes while taking in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of Old San Juan!
Location
Plaza Colón
Calle de la Fortaleza
For those wishing to meet us at a meeting point, please meet us 9 am at Plaza Colon in Old San Juan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(194 Ratings)
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Jared_e
Jul 29, 2024
Fun and Educational - Our guide, Giovanni, was a lot of fun!
Learned a lot too!
It was hot, but the water and ice cream breaks were very appreciated
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Olivia_w
Jul 26, 2024
A Perfect and Pleasant Experience - My friend and I's first time visiting Old San Juan, and it was truly AMAZING!! Our tour guide, Michele, was so friendly and knowledgeable during the tour. We learned so much about Old San Juan and saw so many fascinating places. It was relaxed, and low-stress, truly a perfect way to spend a few hours. The transportation was very convenient and comfortable. I cannot recommend this enough!!!
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Sonia_a
Jul 26, 2024
Michelle was GREAT! - This tour was so fascinating! Michelle was one of the BEST tour guides. She was very knowledgeable and informative about the history of San Juan. From pick up to drop off, she made sure everything went smooth. We can’t wait to come back to Puerto Rico🩷🇵🇷
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Charity_c
Jul 25, 2024
Fun - Great tour learned a lot of history , which it was some water along the walk it was very hot , would do the tour again
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Blnl5044
Jul 25, 2024
Lots of walking in the hot sun, but breaks were well placed and everything was well worth seeing. Loved Michelle . - Loved the history as given by Michelle. She was great. Well versed but candid to bring facts to life and make the narration fun and exciting. She also gave great recommendations for places to eat.
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Kathy_j
Jul 15, 2024
Wonderful tour. - Our guide was very entertaining and involved all of us in the conversation. Would tour with Giovanny again.
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Jolene
Jul 14, 2024
This walking tour was the best way to learn more about Old San Juan in a short amount of time. - Michelle our tour guide was wonderful and gave us the history of all the locations on our walking tour and answered all of our questions. She was very personable, friendly and nice.
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Tiffiny_o
Jul 11, 2024
Great walking tour - It was a great walking tour with plenty of historical information given. Plenty of shopping and eating time given. I would recommend this tour.
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Jennifer_h
Jul 28, 2024
Very informative and interesting - The guide was very informative and helpful. She showed us some great sights and knew a lot about the area. The only thing that was rough was the heat and the group not listening to directions.
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Victoria_k
Jul 21, 2024
Not what we were expecting - I’m belated in writing this review and can see that my main complaint has been addressed. When we took this tour in May we were not expecting a walking tour. Since that time the operators have changed the title wording to be clear it is a walking tour. We would have never booked it back in May had we known as we had large multigenerational group. Some of our group didn’t even try to attempt it while the rest of us were hot, sweaty and miserable for most of the tour. If you want a walking tour this is a good choice it just wasn’t what we were expecting.
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