Private Walking Tour of Old San Juan, and the forts

By Private Tours of Old San Juan

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
2h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

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 customize the tour for you.

Activity location

Old San Juan
- San Juan, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

Plaza Colón
- Calle de la Fortaleza
- 00901, San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Walking Tour

2h
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

$140.00 x 2 Adults$280.00

Total

Until Thu, Jun 18

What's included, what's not

Entrance into San Cristobal Fort, and/or El Morro Fort.
Certified professional and local guide
Food and drinks
Optional

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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
Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Activity itinerary

Old San Juan

We will tour the city

Plaza Colon (Pass by)

On the entrance of Old San Juan. With the statue of Christopher Columbus.

Castillo de San Cristobal

40m
Admission ticket included

Impressive!!! The largest fort built on the hemisphere. We can explore some of it's hidden secrets like tunnels, dungeons, military strategies and more.

La Perla (Pass by)

Interesting community outside of the city walls, where the video of "Despacito" was recorded. We'll see it from above.

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.

Tótem Telúrico

Very interested monument to honor our pre-historic ancestors.

Iglesia de San Jose (Pass by)

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.

Plaza de San Jose (Pass by)

With the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon.

Calle del Cristo (Pass by)

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.

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass by)

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.

Hotel El Convento (Pass by)

Our first nuns convent (1652) is now a high class hotel. Let us know if you want to go inside.

La Puerta de San Juan (Pass by)

Used to be the main entrance into the city, and into the Hemisphere.

La Rogativa (Pass by)

Monument to honor the women who repelled the British invasion of 1797.

Save A Gato (Pass by)

Our cat sanctuary, with more than 250 cats.

Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass by)

Chapel to honor a miracle that supposedly happened on 1753.

La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina (Pass by)

The oldest executive mansion in the hemisphere. Still in use.

Calle del Cristo (Pass by)

"Umbrella street". Popular picture spot as the First Lady often hangs umbrellas.

Plaza de Armas (Pass by)

Our main town squre.

Casa Alcaldía de San Juan (Pass by)

San Juan City Hall

Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico (Pass by)

Puerto Rico State Department

Location

Activity location

Old San Juan
- San Juan, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

Plaza Colón
- Calle de la Fortaleza
- 00901, San Juan, San Juan, Caribbean

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