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Uncle J Walks Old San Juan 2 Castles: El Morro & San Cristobal
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San Juan Antiguo
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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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Explore the cities top Old San Juan signature walking castles tour visiting Castillo San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe Del Morro on a highly rated small group experience. Discover how Spain built one of the most powerful defense systems in the new world, controlling the entrance to San Juan Bay.
Highlights:
* Visit both El Morro and San Cristobal in one visit. * Enjoy a small group experience for a personal, engaging gathering * Learn the strategy behind the walls, cannons, tunnels, and defensive design * See why San Juan was a key stronghold in the Atlantic ocean. * Hear about the dramatic 1797 British attack on San Juan-and why it failed. * Experience real stories of soldiers, d...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide: English
Entrance fee to Castillo San Cristobal and and El Morro Castle to be paid directly on site.
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Colón
PLAZA COLON is located right in the entrance of Old San Juan. Look for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Statue. Multi level parking to the left. Guide will be dressed in white soldier attire with a black hat.
Return
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Uncle J Walks Old San Juan 2 Castles: El Morro & San Cristobal
(183) Reviews
San Juan Antiguo
About
Explore the cities top Old San Juan signature walking castles tour visiting Castillo San Cristobal and Castillo San Felipe Del Morro on a highly rated small group experience. Discover how Spain built one of the most powerful defense systems in the new world, controlling the entrance to San Juan Bay.
Highlights:
* Visit both El Morro and San Cristobal in one visit. * Enjoy a small group experience for a personal, engaging gathering * Learn the strategy behind the walls, cannons, tunnels, and defensive design * See why San Juan was a key stronghold in the Atlantic ocean. * Hear about the dramatic 1797 British attack on San Juan-and why it failed. * Experience real stories of soldiers, d...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide: English
Entrance fee to Castillo San Cristobal and and El Morro Castle to be paid directly on site.
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Colón
PLAZA COLON is located right in the entrance of Old San Juan. Look for CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Statue. Multi level parking to the left. Guide will be dressed in white soldier attire with a black hat.
Return
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Itinerary
1
Castillo de San Cristobal
Castillo San Cristobal is our first stop. A UNESCO ‘National Historic Site’, has being called an ‘engineering masterpiece’
Built to repel attackers from the land. Cristobal was considered state of the art for its time. we will be here 45 minutes
45 minutes
2
Castillo de San Cristobal
Our Certified Historical Interpreter, dressed in a White Spanish
Colonial uniform, will meet your party next to Christopher Columbus Statue, in Plaza Colon.
Here, discovery of the island and an introduction to the local indigenous inhabitants, the Tainos wil be discussed
15 minutes
3
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
At Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, we will be here more or less for 60 minutes , discussing the history of the Citadel, and admire the majestic views it offers. El Morro is massive 6 level fortification. Without giving to much away, its absolutely breathtaking.
1 hour
4
Calle San Sebastian
After leaving Castillo San Cristobal, we will walk to the main attraction, Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, by walking through
through Calle San Sebastian without stopping.
