• La Corazon Steps - Welcome to San Juan! Ready to explore this historic capital? Let’s begin! Our tour starts at the vibrant La Corazon Steps. You can’t miss it – the steps feature a striking red heart, and the nearby tourist information center is a charming pastel pink.

NOTE: The tour covers over 2 miles, includes more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera - Pause as you round the corner. Bright pastel buildings should be on either side. Before continuing, let’s quickly review the tour: Stories play automatically as you follow the route. Once a story ends, the map will reappear.

• Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico - Pause at the intersection. Notice the striking pastel building ahead and to the right. El Antiguo Casino is a stunning example of the Beaux Arts style, featuring Greek columns, Roman balustrades, and Tiffany-style glass windows. It’s not a casino, if that’s what you’re thinking! It’s a wedding venue!

• Plaza Colon - Hello Columbus! We’re at Plaza Colon, also known as Columbus Square, gazing at a towering statue of Christopher Columbus. Why is Columbus here? Simple: He was the first Spanish explorer to claim the island for the Spanish crown! He named the island San Juan Bautista, and although its name later changed to Puerto Rico, the name “San Juan” remained for this city.

• Castillo San Cristóbal - You can’t miss the massive fortress ahead. That’s Castillo San Cristobal, the largest Spanish-built fortification in the Americas. Use the crosswalks to head towards the Castillo’s main entrance visitor center if you plan to visit. If not, turn left and walk up the slope towards the historic entrance to continue the tour. Keep listening as you walk!

• Polvorín de Santa Elena (1783) - Continue walking and look left. See that cluster of trees with two tall towers rising above? Behind those is a hidden tan stone building with a triangular roof: the Polvorín de Santa Elena, built in 1783. This building served as a gunpowder magazine for a long time. The powder to fight all those battles against the Dutch and the English had to come from somewhere! Nowadays, Polvorín de Santa Elena serves as an office for the National Park Service!

• Castillo San Felipe del Morro - Directly ahead is the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, often called El Morro. It’s likely the most impressive fortification in Puerto Rico and much of the Americas. Construction on this castle began in 1539, and it’s a good thing it did! Remember all those attacks on San Juan? They would have succeeded without a doubt if not for this fort.

• Batería Santa Elena - Keep walking as you listen. Farther ahead and to the left, do you see that gray and white structure with the black top, sticking up above the stone wall? It almost looks like a lighthouse, but it’s Batería Santa Elena, also known as the Battery Guardhouse!

• Cuartel de Ballaja - Continue walking as you listen. Look left, at the large yellow building with three flags flying on top. This is the Cuartel de Ballaja, an old military barracks and the very last large-scale construction project by the Spanish in the city. The second floor now houses the Museum of the Americas.

• Casa Blanca Museum - Pause here. Notice the sign on the right for Casa Blanca. Before it was a home, it was actually the very first fortification in San Juan. Built in 1521, it protected the settlers against revolts by the indigenous Taino. To visit, walk through the gate on your right. Click on Learn More for admissions info.

• Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - Check out the tall white cathedral ahead to the left. This is the Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, the oldest church in the Americas! Built in 1540, it has survived numerous attacks on San Juan, the fire set by the Dutch, and even the recent, devastating Hurricane Maria! It seems like no calamity is severe enough to shake these foundations!

• Puerta de San Juan - Continue walking down this shady, colorful, cobblestone street. At the end of the street stands a huge stone doorway. That’s none other than the Puerta de San Juan: the only remaining gate of the old city! Hundreds of years ago, this gate welcomed travelers to the city and kept invaders out. Walk through the gate and enjoy a great view of the water beyond.

• La Fortaleza - As you walk, look up at the city walls. Soon you may spot a few buildings behind the wall. Those make up La Fortaleza, Spain’s original fortress here in San Juan, dating back to before the 1530s. Before the Castillo San Cristobal, that was the only thing standing between San Juan and other conquering nations.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
• Admission to El Morro

Join a walking tour of San Juan, showcasing stunning architecture, awe-inspiring vistas, and a storied past. Marvel at the largest Spanish-built fortress in the Americas. Listen to tales of pirate skirmishes, ambition, and authority featuring notable figures like Sir Francis Drake. Wander through historic city streets teeming with culture and history, then meander along the city’s ancient walls and savor the serene ocean views.

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

Purchase once and use for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
• Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.

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