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Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide
(170) Reviews
San Juan
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
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Wear comfortable walking shoes
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Wear sunscreen
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Dress comfortably as we are walking and Puerto Rico is hot
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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Get ready to go back in time on this walking tour of Old San Juan. Sometimes I will bring a van and we drive a bit. The City of Old San Juan was founded in the year 1521, making it the Oldest City in Puerto Rico and the second oldest city in The Americas. We will be walking and stopping at all the main sites, like castles, forts, cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, monuments, and plazas learning about their history. This tour does not go inside the forts. Every picture you take in Old San Juan is beautiful and unique, so make sure you’re ready. We will also learn everything there is to know about the city and the island. You will be with a certified tour guide, so you can ensure you're ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan
Gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
407 C. de San Francisco
Don’t worry if you don’t find the 407 building. We are actually meeting at the open square in front that has a big statue of Colombus.
Return
Calle de la Fortaleza
3 blocks away from the meeting location. This is the main street with restaurants, shops, bars, art galleries, souvenirs etc…
Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide
(170) Reviews
San Juan
About
Get ready to go back in time on this walking tour of Old San Juan. Sometimes I will bring a van and we drive a bit. The City of Old San Juan was founded in the year 1521, making it the Oldest City in Puerto Rico and the second oldest city in The Americas. We will be walking and stopping at all the main sites, like castles, forts, cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, monuments, and plazas learning about their history. This tour does not go inside the forts. Every picture you take in Old San Juan is beautiful and unique, so make sure you’re ready. We will also learn everything there is to know about the city and the island. You will be with a certified tour guide, so you can ensure you're ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan
Gratuity
Meeting Points
Departure
407 C. de San Francisco
Don’t worry if you don’t find the 407 building. We are actually meeting at the open square in front that has a big statue of Colombus.
Return
Calle de la Fortaleza
3 blocks away from the meeting location. This is the main street with restaurants, shops, bars, art galleries, souvenirs etc…
Itinerary
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Plaza Colon
We will start here. This is the meeting location.
10 minutes
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Castillo de San Cristobal
We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
15 minutes
3
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
15 minutes
4
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
This is the Governor’s Mansion. We will talk about it from the outside. The entrance of this house is where sometimes you see umbrellas or flags hanging from the top and many people like taking pictures.
10 minutes
5
La Puerta de San Juan
This is the main gate of the City. Old San Juan was a military base surrounded by walls. It had 5 gates.
5 minutes
6
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
We will learn about the square.
10 minutes
7
Iglesia de San Jose
Iglesia San Jose is one of the Oldest Church in Puerto Rico, built in the year 1532.
8
Cuartel de Ballaja
Military Baracks built in the year 1864. It was also used by the US Military as a Military Hospital.
10 minutes
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Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery
Old Cemetery that started to be used around the yeat 1814. It has a beautiful view of the ocean and the Fort in the background.
