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Private Walking Tour of Old San Juan, and the forts
(77) Reviews
San Juan Antiguo
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
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It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
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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Experience San Juan the best possible way...through a private tour. Focus on what you are most excited about. Learn about the history and the untold secrets of this wonderful place and get to know the forts, churches, plazas, cafes, museums, and local flora/fauna. It's not like a college lecture. . . is more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local person. Feel like a local and walk at your own pace, taking breaks when you want. Have a wonderful day in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
This tour includes the entrance into the forts (El Morro and/or San Cristobal). Most of the tour companies don't have the authorization to go inside.
Most companies believe in mass-production. We don't. We'll custo...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance into San Cristobal Fort, and/or El Morro Fort.
Certified professional and local guide
Food and drinks
Optional
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Colón
Next to the "I ❤️ SJ" sign.
Return
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
We can modify the meeting / ending point by request.
On the entrance of Old San Juan.
With the statue of Christopher Columbus.
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Castillo de San Cristobal
Impressive!!!
The largest fort built on the hemisphere.
We can explore some of it's hidden secrets like tunnels, dungeons, military strategies and more.
40 minutes
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La Perla
Interesting community outside of the city walls, where the video of "Despacito" was recorded.
We'll see it from above.
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Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Built in 1992 as a way to commemorate the 500 anniversary of the encounter between 2 worlds. We can stop and take pictures.
15 minutes
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Tótem Telúrico
Very interested monument to honor our pre-historic ancestors.
5 minutes
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Iglesia de San Jose
Built in 1532, is considered one of the oldest churches in the hemisphere. It was restored recently. Let us know if you want to see it on the inside.
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Plaza de San Jose
With the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon.
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Calle del Cristo
Believed to be one of the first streets to be paved on the hemisphere. Part of the shopping district of Old San Juan, and home to some of our most important historic buildings.
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Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Let us know if you want to go inside. Considered the oldest cathedral in the hemisphere. Built in 1521. Houses the remains of Juan Ponce de Leon (our first Governor) and our land lady.
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Hotel El Convento
Our first nuns convent (1652) is now a high class hotel. Let us know if you want to go inside.
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La Puerta de San Juan
Used to be the main entrance into the city, and into the Hemisphere.
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La Rogativa
Monument to honor the women who repelled the British invasion of 1797.
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Save A Gato
Our cat sanctuary, with more than 250 cats.
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Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
Chapel to honor a miracle that supposedly happened on 1753.
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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
The oldest executive mansion in the hemisphere. Still in use.
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Calle del Cristo
"Umbrella street". Popular picture spot as the First Lady often hangs umbrellas.
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Plaza de Armas
Our main town squre.
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Casa Alcaldía de San Juan
San Juan City Hall
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Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico State Department
Private Walking Tour of Old San Juan, and the forts
(77) Reviews
San Juan Antiguo
About
Experience San Juan the best possible way...through a private tour. Focus on what you are most excited about. Learn about the history and the untold secrets of this wonderful place and get to know the forts, churches, plazas, cafes, museums, and local flora/fauna. It's not like a college lecture. . . is more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local person. Feel like a local and walk at your own pace, taking breaks when you want. Have a wonderful day in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
This tour includes the entrance into the forts (El Morro and/or San Cristobal). Most of the tour companies don't have the authorization to go inside.
Most companies believe in mass-production. We don't. We'll custo...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance into San Cristobal Fort, and/or El Morro Fort.
Certified professional and local guide
Food and drinks
Optional
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Colón
Next to the "I ❤️ SJ" sign.
Return
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
We can modify the meeting / ending point by request.
