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Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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 getting the correct information everywhere you stop. My main goal is for you to fall in love with the island and keep coming back. I'm excited to meet you - book your tour and I will see you soon!

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What's Included

  • 2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan
  • Gratuity
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

407 Calle de San Francisco
San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

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End point

Calle de la Fortaleza
San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

3 blocks away from the meeting location. This is the main street with restaurants, shops, bars, art galleries, souvenirs etc…

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Plaza Colon

We will start here. This is the meeting location.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castillo De San Cristobal

We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

We will see and learn some facts about the Fort. You can go inside after we finish the tour.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza del Quinto Centenario

We will learn about the square.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Jose (pass by)

Iglesia San Jose is one of the Oldest Church in Puerto Rico, built in the year 1532.
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Cuartel de Ballaja

Military Baracks built in the year 1864. It was also used by the US Military as a Military Hospital.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery (pass by)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Dress comfortably as we are walking and Puerto Rico is hot

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Local Certified Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan
  • Gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Wear sunscreen
  • Dress comfortably as we are walking and Puerto Rico is hot
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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