Old San Juan Tour: El Morro, Cathedral, Governor's Mansion

Experience the El Morro Castle & Old San Juan Tour with knowledgeable local guides. Explore top attractions like the fort San Felipe del Morro, colorful buildings, and cobblestone streets. Discover the rich history, culture, and nature of Puerto Rico.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Darsenas - MEETING LOCATION:
    This is a square covered with trees next to peer 1 in Old San Juan. All participants must meet the guide by the fountain next to La Casita de Rones (pink building).
  • Plaza de Hostos - Original entry way of Old San Juan through the demolished gate of the town.
  • Bastión de las Palmas de San José -…
What's Included
  • Certified Tour Guide
  • Entrance fee to El Morro Fort ($10 value)
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun glasses
  • Hats or caps
  • Comfortable Walking Footwear
Additional Information

The excursion encompasses a visit to San Felipe del Morro fortress, the premiere sightseeing spot in Puerto Rico. It also takes in notable highlights of Old San Juan including its vibrant edifices and paved lanes. Additional points of interest covered are the inner part of San Juan Cathedral, the Governor’s Residence, and the San Juan Gateway.
The…

Location
La Casita de Rones
Calle Comercio
Please, meet the guide by the FOUNTAIN next to La Casita de los Rones on Plaza Darsenas in Old San Juan. From the cruise ports (pier 3 & 4) walk westward along the water until you get to Plaza Darsenas. Pan-American Pier is NOT within walking distance. You can take Uber or Taxis to Plaza Darsenas.
Cancellation Policy

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

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V8578itmarien
Mar 24, 2025
First time in Old San Juan and we loved it! - I would highly recommend Patria Tours Puerto Rico. Our tour guide Melinda was PHENOMENAL! She was friendly, kind, funny, and very knowledgeable. She had a million dollar smile! Be prepared to walk so wear comfortable shoes. Wear sunscreen, and a hat. You are provided water at one of the stops but bring more with you. We initially met at La Casita de Rones, so be sure you put that on your driving app. Otherwise it is difficult to find the meeting location. I recommend going in the springtime. After that point, Puerto Rico gets VERY hot and it will become difficult to enjoy yourself if you are not used to the weather conditions (heat, humidity, rain). Overall, we loved the experience. Even our tour mates were nice!
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Brian_h
Mar 23, 2025
Casual walking tour full... - Casual walking tour full of information about the history and culture of Old San Juan. Maria was an excellent tour guide.
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Katie_p
Mar 23, 2025
Wonderful walking tour of... - Wonderful walking tour of Old San Juan. Just enough activity - but definitely not for the very inactive. We enjoyed it a lot and learned many things about this part of the city. We very much enjoyed the tour and would recommend it.
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Mebyc
Mar 22, 2025
Great experience overall with an extremely knowledgeable guide! - I take history tours whenever I travel. This one was great! Maria was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. And made sure everyone felt included and answered everyone’s questions. We saw everything the tour promised and really enjoyed the whole experience!
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George_c
Mar 22, 2025
Great information and fantastic tour guide! - Have a great walking tour and learn so much history! Wear comfortable shoes and bring your curiosity! Maria was enthusiastic and knowledgeable!
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Maudalinem
Mar 21, 2025
Highly recommend!! - This walking tour was truly one of a kind and easy to enjoy! Melanie was attentive, kind, and knowledgable which allowed everyone to kick back and enjoy the tour. The meeting point is conveniently close to a parking garage as well. Be sure to wear comfortable talking shoes as I'd say the tour is roughly 3.5-4 miles in full. Melanie gave us several restaurant recommendations in Old San Juan, which my dad and I used to help us find a good lunch spot after the tour. 100% recommend!
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Michelle_s
Mar 20, 2025
A great 2.5 hour tour! - We had a wonderful time on this tour - it was a nice way to see and learn about the history of Old Town San Juan and El Morro. Melanie was fantastic! It was nice to have the tour start in the morning before it got too hot! The length of the tour was perfect for our kids — as it was wrapping up we could tell they were done. It left plenty of time for other activities that same day!
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Daydream65948
Mar 19, 2025
Excellent overview of Old San Juan and El Morrow. - We’ve been on a lot of tours and Jorge was in the top tier of the best! He’s been providing these tours for 10+ years and his expertise and experience shows. We got a great overview of Old San Juan history and sights and El Morro, tour was well planned to take in needed breaks for the group. Highly recommend!
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N1772pfpeterd
Mar 19, 2025
An excellent way to introduce oneself to Old San Juan. - Jorge delivered an excellent tour experience. He was clear and audible in all of our stops, presented good information and was knowledgeable and practiced in his delivery. He encouraged questions and seemed to enjoy the tour as much as his charges. He also suggested many good ideas about later things to do while in San Juan. A very worthwhile experience. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Hilary_g
Mar 23, 2025
Didn’t get what we paid for. - That the castle could get closed down and your tour guide has other obligations Make sure you have a small group
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