Historic Old San Juan Tour: Culture, Shopping, Dining and Transport Experience
4.7
147 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 learn more
Highlights
  • La Puerta de San Juan - Pass through the original gate to the city of Old San Juan.
What's Included
  • Including landing and/or facility fees
  • Air conditioning onboard
  • Covered parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Complimentary Lunch
Additional Information

A unique cultural extravaganza awaits you!

Immerse yourself in the history of past eras on an unforgettable journey through Old San Juan. The tour includes visits to the original gateway of the city, the ancient fort of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, two cathedrals dating back to the 16th century, and the La Fortaleza mansion, among other attractions! Together, we will explore the streets of Old San Juan and discover the narrative of struggle and conquest interwoven into this grand city’s history.

Beyond the prominent historical attractions of Old San Juan, we will stroll through the bustling shopping district of Calle Fortaleza. This local hub is a treasure trove of shops, eateries, and countless souvenirs. Our guests will have the opportunity to procure keepsakes that will forever echo the impression of this wonderful day!

Our Old San Juan exploration concludes with a delightful meal at an original Puerto Rican restaurant. Savour the sights, sounds, and ambiance of Old San Juan, all while relishing locally-influenced drinks and dishes!

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
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(147 Ratings)
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Leann_h
May 26, 2024
Great Overview Tour - I was picked up at my hotel for this tour (loved this feature!). Giovanny was our guide and he was great, very knowledgeable, friendly, and upbeat. He worked with what we wanted to see and answered questions. The walking tour part was a couple hours, then we had a couple hours to ourselves to eat and shop before getting on the shuttle to get back to our hotel. This was a great overview of the history of Old San Juan.
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Navigator12798309567
May 25, 2024
Old San Juan Tour - Michelle was an excellent tour guide!! She was very knowledgeable and personable. Old San Juan has so much history. I loved everything about it !!
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James_h
May 22, 2024
san Juan Get away. - Everything was great we really enjoyed our tour guide Michelle. She’s the best very detailed in keeping all the tourists engaged while providing recommendations for our lunch break. Would do it again. Give her a bonus well deserved. James & Paula Harris
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Slim_b
May 20, 2024
Excellent experience highly recommended - Very good experience, we enjoyed it very much. We loved it. Kevin is a very kind person and knows what he's talking about. I would recommend this tour to others. Nothing to criticize just suggest 2 things to improve the experience. 1 There could be an interaction with the group while we are on the bus. explaining what we see around us, describing important buildings and places before getting off the bus. and secondly, there was a lack of interaction between the whole group such as a small introduction of each one and even introduction of the guide, since there were people who came from different countries that we could have heard where they were from and what they do
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404troyb
May 20, 2024
Old San Juan May 2024 - Michelle, the tour guide was so informative and sweet. She took the time to explain the sights and history. Great food reccomendations too. The two hour walking tour was at a nice pace even for us older adults.
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Stephy_m
May 18, 2024
We had a beautiful... - We had a beautiful experience 🇵🇷 I strongly recommend Kevin as a tour guide he’s very knowledgeable and friendly .
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Dieter_f
May 18, 2024
M & M - Dynamic Duo - For starters, I was contacted by Miguel to inform me of the pick up time which was very comforting as I was attending my tour solo. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and an excellent driver. Moving on to the tour, Michelle was AWESOME!!!🤩 From start to finish she took charge of the numerous amount of people with elegance. She was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, friendly, and coordinated the entire tour very professionally. I would absolutely refer anyone & everyone to take advantage of this Old San Juan tour. GREAT JOB!! 💃🏾
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Darlene_h
May 16, 2024
The Tiny Town - The trip was great and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. The history of the town was enlightening.
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April_r
May 16, 2024
Highly recommend this Old San Juan Tour! - I had a wonderful time on the Old San Juan Tour. Communication from booking through pickup was great via both email and text. I booked just two days before the tour. On my day, there were just two other people, who were together. Michelle the tour guide was fantastic. She provided lots of history about where we were walking and also cultural touchpoints. She was very honest and knowledgeable with respect to our questions. I felt we got quite a bit of history, and also very interesting information about the archipelago currently. The tour itself is two hours long, and during this time we walked about two miles. There were some inclines for those who might have mobility issues, but nothing that I would consider steep. We stopped for lunch at La Picadera Bar & Grill, an authentic Puerto Rican restaurant recommended by Michelle. The food was great, as was the service. We then had an hour to explore on our own, which was an appropriate amount of time. The air conditioned shuttle van then returned us to our respective hotels. Michelle mentioned that her company (a family business) does other tours as well, and I wouldn't hesitate to sign up for them.
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Paulmp4102mn
May 24, 2024
Generic tour - Generic tour of old town with vague details about historical , people, facts and the sociology of Puerto Rico. Not overly entertaining, However, the staff was very helpful.
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