Old San Juan: A Historical Journey through Puerto Rico's Oldest City
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San Juan
Step back in time and explore the historical wonders of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico's oldest city. Discover castles, forts, cobblestone streets, and colorful buildings on this engaging walking tour. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza Colon - We will start here. This is the meeting location.
  • Castillo de San Cristobal - We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro - We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina - 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.
  • La Puerta de San Juan - This is the main gate of the City. Old San Juan was a military base surrounded by walls. It had 5 gates.
  • Plaza del Quinto Centenario - We will learn about the square.
  • Iglesia de San Jose - Iglesia San Jose is one of the Oldest Church in Puerto Rico, built in the year 1532.
  • Cuartel de Ballaja - Military Baracks built in the year 1864. It was also used by the US Military as a Military Hospital.
  • Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery - 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.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • 2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

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. Yes, its that old! We will be walking and stopping at all the main sites, like castles, forts, cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, monuments, and plazas learning of 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 bring your camera. 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!

Be respectful
Bring Good Vibes Only

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Dress comfortably as we are walking and Puerto Rico is hot
Location
407 C. de San Francisco
Calle de San Francisco
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gina_d
Mar 27, 2024
Great overview of the city! - Daniel was great. Knowledgeable, attentive, great pace. Thanks! I highly recommend this tour for an overview of the city.
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Ioana_b
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent tour with Daniel - Our tour guide Daniel did an amazing job explaining the history of PR and Old San Juan. He is extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He had water for us and was considerate to always stop in shaded areas since our tour was on a very hot and sunny day.
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Susan_g
Feb 4, 2024
Perfect overview of Old San Juan - We had a great driving/walking tour around Old San Juan showcasing the highlights of this very old city. The meeting place was easy to locate and adjacent to one of the old forts. An easy way to get in some amazing views of Old San Juan and the complicated history of Puerto Rico.
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Judy_l
Apr 21, 2023
Enjoyable Tour - Really enjoyed learning the history of Old San Juan. Informative and pleasant guide. Group was not to overwhelming large
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Juliacx2644mm
Mar 13, 2023
Great experience - Daniel was great and very knowledgeable! Everyone got a little bit of something from the tour. Definitely would recommend.
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Evelyn_p
Jul 30, 2022
All encompassing - The tour guide was knowledgeable, fun and pleasant to listen to. He and his crew made the experience and MUST DO trip of old San Juan. I highly recommend it to young and old alike.
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Goldnlox
Jul 21, 2022
Highly Recommended - Daniel was very pleasant and informative. Being able to go back to the van made sure we didn’t get over heated during the tour. Very kid/family friendly
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Samueljt3635ls
Jul 10, 2022
Walking Tour with Dani - This is the best tour from a historical perspective. Our guide, Daniel, was the best at keeping the pace with levity of perspectives throughout the tour. He made the group very comfortable in every way. Don't miss out on this gem!
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