Old San Juan History Tour: Iconic Landmarks & Photos

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Old San Juan while capturing stunning photographs of its iconic landmarks. Join our photography and historical walking tour for a unique and memorable experience!

Duration: 1 hour
Highlights
  • Old San Juan - Welcome to Puerto Rico! Thank you for considering my experience during your visit to our beautiful island. We will meet at the selected location, at the scheduled time, go over any special photo requests or needs you may have, and then we will start our journey together. I will give you a brief history lesson on each location we visit, while I take beautiful pictures of you and your family or friends around the lovely and colorful Old San Juan.
What's Included
  • Use of a professional full-frame camera
  • Link to download your photos (available in 5-10 business days)
  • Guided 60-minute walking tour
  • Includes 15 high-quality digital photos (total, not per person)
What's Not Included
  • Private Transportation
  • Any Type of Beverage or Food
Additional Information

We will discover the history of Old San Juan and its many wonders including but not limited to the outside of the Cuartél de Ballajá, and Iglesia de San Jose among others places. One photo is powerful enough to remind you of a very special moment in your life, and my goal is to bring you a very unique experience by combining a history walking tour with amazing pictures along the way of must-see attractions, charming neighborhoods, iconic architectural landmarks while we have fun visiting different historical places.

  • Bring water, wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
Location
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Calle del Cristo
We will meet at the "Plaza del Quinto Centenario". It has a very big brown pillar on top of the plaza. It is located next to the "Cuartel de Ballaja" building area, where you can see the ocean and the cemetery of Old San Juan if you look down the street.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Customer Ratings
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Judy_m
Jun 29, 2024
Honeymoon Photos - We took photos around Old San Juan, hands down one of the best photo experiences me and my husband had! Emma was amazing, he was very professional and knowledgeable as to why certain spots capture the best photos. We didn't know what to expect because 1. We are NOT photogenic and 2. The heat wave was occurring, but even with those worries, Emma made the experience memorable. We were not great models, but Emma provided tips and demonstrations for us to feel comfortable and squeeze in some laughs in between sessions. With the heat, as women we get worried that our makeup will drip, pour sweat, or even worse our hair frizzes with the humidity, but once again as the professional that Emma is he made sure to find the perfect spots for shade and stay hydrated. I would recommend bringing water for sure to stay cool. It was a great feeling after the tour for my HUSBAND to say, “Wow that was fun, I enjoyed that”. In that moment I knew Emma provided us with a memory we will forever cherish. Once again thank you Emma for your patience and hospitality, we will be seeing you SOON.
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Darnette
Jun 25, 2024
GREAT EXPERIENCE - The photographer was excellent and so patient. I did this for my daughter high school graduation present. This was definitely out of her comfort zone but he made her feel like a princess. Book this for sure.
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Doris_h
May 15, 2024
It was great!!! - Photographer was very professional and courteous. Was very understanding since I have a walking disability. Chose beautiful backgrounds for photography and was very knowledgeable of the area. Would definitely recommend.
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Shamaiya_m
May 14, 2024
Old San Juan - 10/10 very friendly, and took some beautiful pictures as well as a very nice central location. I definitely recommend!
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Missrbritt
Apr 23, 2024
Great Experience! - Emma was an amazing photographer! He captured some amazing shots of my bestfriend and I. Very professional and took his time. Great pricing for quality of work! I highly recommend this tour if you would like a street photo shoot in old San Juan!
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Royru3198yu
Apr 16, 2024
Amazing Photographer &Tour Guide - Emma Vargas photography was AMAZING!!! He took his time and made us feel comfortable. We would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to capture special moments in San Juan!
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Michelle_s
Apr 3, 2024
Wonderful Experience - This was such a great experience. We learned so much about the city and received the perfect souvenir from our vacation. So pleased we did this!
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Phaelonab
Mar 21, 2024
Solo in San Juan - The tour and photoshoot is definitely worth while! Emma did a wonderful job sharing history while also taking fabulous photos. I didn't know what to expect and his kind spirit made me feel at ease throughout the process. Don't wait...book the shoot!!
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Michael_m
Feb 16, 2024
Awesome loved it - Great experience great tour and the photos look great he was so professional was so efficient on what angles would look great and it showed with the finished product
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E5077bglorir
Feb 14, 2024
Creating real-life memories - My husband and I are two 50-something year old individuals who have been married close to 28 years. We did not have professional wedding photos and I’ve always wanted photos of just the two of us without our kids. This was the perfect place to make it happen. And Emma was the perfect photographer for us! He made us look good! Emma’s attention to lighting and location coupled with his ability to draw out our personalities created some cherished and memorable shots. And oh yeah - he added a bit of a history tour with the photos that was actually better than the stand alone OSJ tour we took later that day with another group. If you are thinking about creating memories of the beautiful and historical OSJ, I highly recommend a photo tour with Emma because the photo shoot will add another great memory of your trip and it will be captured in the best way!!!
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