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Ponce Historical City Tour

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Overview
  • Discover the historic and cultural heart of Ponce
  • Tour Plaza las Delicias
  • Visit Serrallés Castle, built for the founders of Don Q Rum
  • Experience Ponce's neoclassical and Spanish Architecture
  • Day trip from San Juan to Ponce, located at PR's south coast

Activity location

  • Town of Ponce
    • Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza Colón
    • Calle Fortaleza
    • 00901, San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

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    Roundtrip Transportation from San Juan
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    Professional and certified guides
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    Complementary bottle of water
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    Admission Fees
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    Gratuity for your tour guide is not included, but greatly appreciated
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    Lunch and drinks

Know before you book

  • Car seats or booster seats required for children under 6; request in advance
  • Hotel pickup is available from all San Juan hotels. If out of the metro area we can pickup for a additional fee depending on location.
  • At least 4 people are required for this activity to take place. There is a possibility of cancellation if minimum is not met. Should this happen you will be offered an alternate date, activity or full refund.
  • Have available: sunscreen, hat, wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
  • Serrallés Castle is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and holidays

What you can expect

Discover the town also known as “The Pearl of the South” and “The Noble City”. Originally established in 1692, is the second largest city on the Island and a major contributor to the political, social, economic and cultural development of Puerto Rico.

We will begin with a two hour guided walking tour of the beautiful downtown area, a must see for visitors. Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral and the red and black century old wooden firehouse are part of the historical Plaza las Delicias. The beautiful neoclassical, Spanish Revival facades and the European touch its only a little bit of this city’s charm. We will show you from the historical buildings and plazas found here, to local spots and art.

Then we will make a lunch stop at a local restaurant right on the downtown square. Food cost is not included, but you will enjoy from a great lunch special menu.

We will finish with a visit to the Serrallés Castle. Here you will enjoy from a 45 minute guided tour of the Museum, and will have the opportunity to see other beautiful areas of the castle (subject to schedule availability).
Castillo Serrallés was built during the 1930s for Juan Eugenio Serrallés, son of businessman Juan Serrallés, founder of Destilería Serrallés, popularly known for their Don Q rum.

Itinerary

  • Plaza las Delicias: Guided tour of downtown, including Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral and Parque de Bombas firehouse
  • Lunch Stop: Local restaurant with lunch specials (cost not included)
  • Serrallés Castle: 45-minute guided tour of the historic castle and museum (subject to availability)

Location

Activity location

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    Town of Ponce
    • Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plaza Colón
    • Calle Fortaleza
    • 00901, San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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    Condado Hotels
    • Ashford Avenue
    • 00907, San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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    Isla Verde Hotels
    • Isla Verde Avenue Roundabout
    • 00979, Carolina, Carolina, Puerto Rico