Old San Juan Tour: Historic Streets

Embark on a one-hour walking tour of Old San Juan and immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning colonial architecture of this enchanting city.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bastión de las Palmas de San José - This is the designated meeting point and the starting location for this one-hour tour. Please gather with the tour guide at the center of the Plaza.
  • Barrachina - Barrachina (Birthplace of the Piña Colada)
  • La Casa Estrecha - La Casa Estrecha
  • Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud - A brief history…
What's Included
  • In-person Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities, but greatly appreciated.
Additional Information

Experience the enchanting allure of Old San Juan in just one hour as you walk through its historic streets adorned with vibrant colonial architecture and uncover the tales of this ancient city. Join our guide on a brief walking tour through Old San Juan’s most iconic spots. We’ll visit landmarks along Tetuán and Cristo Streets, sharing insights about…

Location
Bastión de las Palmas de San José
Calle Tetuán
We will meet at the Bastión de las Palmas Plaza.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Peggy_m
Mar 4, 2026
Exceptional!!! - Wonderful experience; lots of history, pictures and beauty! Juan was experienced; patient and very knowledgable! Great day!
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I9562xglisal
Mar 2, 2026
Informative walking tour of old San juan - Very interesting and informative. Juan was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend
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Laurash4709tl
Feb 25, 2026
Wonderful tour of old San Juan - We had an amazing tour of old San Juan. Our tour guide, Juan, was knowledgeable,.patient with my kids and took amazing photos of my family. All in all a five star experience!
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Kate_l
Feb 17, 2026
Terrific Tour with Photos too! - The tour guide, Juan, is very informative and prepared. He goes above and beyond even taking photos of you in front of to sights then emails them to you after the tour!
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Jason_j
Feb 8, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Old San Juan Tour with Juan! - We did this tour today with Juan and had a wonderful experience! In just one hour, we learned so much about the history, culture, and hidden details of Old San Juan that we never would have known on our own. Juan was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to listen to. What really made it special for us as a family was that he took photos of us at all the key spots along the way — such a thoughtful touch and something we truly appreciated. Now we have great memories and great pictures to remember the experience. The pace was perfect, the stories were fascinating, and it was a great introduction to Old San Juan. Highly recommend this tour and especially Juan as a guide!
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Davida_d
Jan 11, 2026
Engaging tour with an knowledgeable, friendly guide - Juan was an excellent guide during our tour of old San Juan. He shared history of sites in an engaging way while also being kind and patient with our six-yearold who was usually more interested in the pigeons than the sites! Thank you for the fun and interesting tour, Juan!
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Catherine_i
Jan 8, 2026
Fantastic walking tour - Excellent, knowledgeable tour guide. Covered quite a bit of area and able to give us quite a bit of history and background information and answer any questions we had.
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Vicki_o
Jan 4, 2026
Great tour! - Juan gave us a very informative and interesting tour. We learned so much about Puerto Rico and also the sights that we saw. He was able to include so much in just over an hour! He took our photos and sent them to us and they were great. His recommendations for gelato and lunch were spot on. We have two teenagers and they were also engaged the whole time. I highly recommend this tour!
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L1874atnickf
Jan 2, 2026
Intimate guided tour of old San Juan - Juan was an excellent guide and took extra time to answer questions and take beautiful photos. I highly recommend this tour if you prefer a small group experience which is exactly what we were looking for.
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Lois_m
Jan 2, 2026
Perfect Tour - Juan was an amazing tour guide. We learned so much about Old San Juan that we never would have known if we just strolled the area by ourselves!
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From $25
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).