Old San Juan & Loíza: Cultural Heritage Tour

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and rich culture of Old San Juan and Loiza. Explore historical sites, admire impressive architecture, and experience the influence of African heritage through art, music, and cuisine.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old San Juan - We will start early heading to the iconic Old San Juan Historical Site, considered one of the oldest towns in America and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Beginning with a sightseeing drive, including picture stops, will give you the chance to appreciate the landmarks of the Capitol Building, San Cristobal Fort and El Morro Fort….
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • Parking fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in our fascinating history and rich culture with this experience. Visit the Historical Site of Old San Juan, and one of oldest towns in America, for a sightseeing and walking tour. Learn about its history, unique forts, impressive architecture and admire its blue cobblestones streets and charming colorful houses.
Then discover the…

Location
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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851monicak
Jul 14, 2025
Fun afternoon enjoying Loiza and its traditions - Our group of 10 adults truly enjoyed this tour!! Loved learning more about the African heritage/culture of PR. We enjoyed the flavors of the local cuisine, and learned about the heritage/history of this area from a local artist as we toured his studio/art. We ended the afternoon learning about bomba dance , a local puertorican dance with deep African roots. We had a fun and enjoyable dance class on the most beautiful beach setting. Lots of laughs were had!! Yamile was an amazing tour guide!! She contributed to our educational experience with her deep knowledge of the area. She is clearly passionate about her work and enhancing our experience of her beautiful island! As a perk she took video and photos of our dancing experience!! Excellent! Would highly recommend
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864caric
Jul 11, 2025
I wasn’t there, but I wish I was! - I did not take this tour, but I have serious regrets that I was not there to experience what seems to be the most epic day of my friends’ vacation. My husband and I met up with them after they spent a few days traveling around Puerto Rico. For the second half of our group trip, this experience was talked about at least 5 times a day. The laughter and fun that they shared during their time lived on throughout the trip and even after we got home. If your group of friends want to have the time of your life and make everlasting memories, do this!
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Sam
Jul 11, 2025
Great day trip with Yamile!! - We had an absolute blast with Yamile. She gave us tons of great information about everywhere we went, explained about the Loíza culture, food, etc. We visited a local Loiza artist’s house, which also is his gallery. The artist gave us a full tour and explained his art pieces and what motivated him. Yamile then took us to learn bomba dancing, which was an amazing experience. The entire day was very well organized and run very smoothly. Thank you Yamile for a great excursion to Loiza!!! I highly recommend her.
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Mehmetch5984et
Jul 11, 2025
Surprisingly great tour - Very interesting tour. I was not expecting much. But the cultural heritage, food, music and dancing along with visiting a local artists workshop was excellent experience. Bomba dancing lesson was very challenging to white people..
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Betyzul2021
Dec 5, 2024
Christmas celebration since November - Excellent friendliness of its people, history, architecture, traditional dishes, Christmas opening from the end of November...
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05jamaicabride
Sep 10, 2024
Such an amazing tour!!! - This tour was the best part of our vacation! Yamile is a wonderful tour guide. She is so knowledgeable and truly has a passion for the history and culture of Puerto Rico. We had a group of 6 adults and 1 toddler. She made us all feel like her family. Spending the morning in Old San Juan, having lunch in Loíza, visiting the home of the talented artist, Samuel Lind, to Bomba dancing on the beach with the amazing dance instructor, Shelia. Words can't express how amazing and special this tour was. I would recommend Yamile and this tour for anyone visiting Puerto Rico.
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17billh17
Feb 14, 2024
Fantastic Day in Old San Juan and Loíza - We were a group of 10 adults that thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Yamile was a terrific guide. Would highly recommend any tour with her.
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Lrdebose
Aug 30, 2023
A MUST TOUR!!! - My family and I had an AMAZING time! Some of our best moments were captured during this tour. Beautiful sites, delicious food and drinks along with some dance moves. How is that not a good time? Yamile definitely sends you back home feeling like you have a new family member🤩
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C6894prmiguelm
Aug 20, 2023
Immerse Yourself with the Flavors and Culture of PR! - This is a tour you cannot miss! My family is originally from Puerto Rico and we decided to stay in San Juan to celebrate my father's birthday. With Yamile, you are getting the real deal! You are fully immersed in the amazing food, culture, art and traditions of Puerto Rico. By the end of the tour you will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of the flavors, sights, sounds and the true local culture. Yamile is the BEST and more importantly, she loves what she does. If you don't book this tour, then you are truly missing out on one of the best experiences Puerto Rico has to offer.
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Desizytkow
Nov 16, 2022
Book with Yamile! - This excursion was amazing! Yamile was an excellent guide! She was so knowledgeable and friendly. The Loiza portion of the trip really exceeded our expectations! Our group wanted to book an additional excursion with Yamile but the weather would not permit. Book with Yamile, you will not be disappointed! Check out her website for all her options! Puertoricoasalocal.com!!!!
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From $145
up to 13 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).