Walk with me through my Old San Juan on the only tour you will find offered only in Spanish. For English you must send us a message before booking to check availability. Usually English starts at 9:30am. The 12:30pm tour is in Spanish. Make sure you bought the right one. Old San Juan is the oldest city on the island of Puerto Rico. You will learn about its history, legends, secrets and more. It is also the second oldest city in the Americas. It has been more than 500 years since its founding. The city was built and protected by walls and defended by pirates and privateers who sought to occupy it. We started our walking tour from Plaza Colon. We will walk through the cobblestone streets and ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
407 C. de San Francisco
We start in Plaza Colon. This Plaza has a statue of Christopher Columbus. You must arrive early as we are punctual. I recommend taxi/uber to get there. If you bring a vehicle, you can park in the Doña Fela Parking lot near Plaza Colon. You must be at the Plaza 15 minutes before starting.
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Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Walk with me through my Old San Juan on the only tour you will find offered only in Spanish. For English you must send us a message before booking to check availability. Usually English starts at 9:30am. The 12:30pm tour is in Spanish. Make sure you bought the right one. Old San Juan is the oldest city on the island of Puerto Rico. You will learn about its history, legends, secrets and more. It is also the second oldest city in the Americas. It has been more than 500 years since its founding. The city was built and protected by walls and defended by pirates and privateers who sought to occupy it. We started our walking tour from Plaza Colon. We will walk through the cobblestone streets and ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
407 C. de San Francisco
We start in Plaza Colon. This Plaza has a statue of Christopher Columbus. You must arrive early as we are punctual. I recommend taxi/uber to get there. If you bring a vehicle, you can park in the Doña Fela Parking lot near Plaza Colon. You must be at the Plaza 15 minutes before starting.
Return
Itinerary
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San Juan
Plaza Colon is the meeting place. Here we start with a brief introduction. You will also learn the reason why Spain built a walled city in the 1500s.
15 minutes
2
Parroquia San Francisco de Asis
Church founded in 1756. You will learn about its history and other interesting details. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
10 minutes
3
Castillo de San Cristobal
The largest castle built in America to defend the city. They will learn from their History.
(WE DO NOT ENTER THE CASTLE) You can visit them after finishing the tour. It has an entrance fee.
10 minutes
4
Calle San Sebastian
Walk through the Cobblestone Streets and Colorful Buildings. San Sebastian Street is where the largest Festival in Puerto Rico is celebrated in January.
10 minutes
5
La Puerta de la Bandera
They will learn about the Flag of Puerto Rico and the changes it has gone through. You can also take photos here.
10 minutes
6
Iglesia de San Jose
Second oldest Church in Puerto Rico 1532. You will learn about its History. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
5 minutes
7
Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
An old cemetery located on the edge of the beach and near the Castillo del Morro. They will learn from their History.
8
Cuartel de Ballaja
Place where Spanish soldiers lived. They will learn from their history,
Bathroom stop if available.
10 minutes
9
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Castle built in 1539 to defend the entrance to the bay. They will learn from their history. (WE DO NOT ENTER THE CASTLE) You can visit it after the tour. It has an entrance fee.
10 minutes
10
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Plaza built in 1992 celebrating the 500 years of the discovery of America. They will learn about its history and the details it hides. This is where the Telluric Totem made by the great artist Jaime Suarez is located.
10 minutes
11
La Puerta de San Juan
The door of San Juan Bautista. It was one of the main gates of the walled city. You will learn about its history and interesting details.
12
La Rogativa
Walk with a view of SanJuan Bay. From here you can see part of Juan Ponce de Leon's house. They will learn about the Rogation.
15 minutes
13
Casa Blanca Museum
House of Juan Ponce de León 1521. You will learn about its History. We don't enter the house. You can visit it after the tour. It has an entrance fee.
14
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Oldest church in Puerto Rico 1521. You will learn about its history and other details.
We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
15
Calle de la Fortaleza
Learn from its History. This is the main street of Old SanJuan. There are many shops, restaurants, crafts, galleries etc…
5 minutes
16
Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
Learn from its History and End of the tour. From here you can continue walking along Fortaleza Street to have lunch or visit shops.
