Old San Juan Walking Historical Tour: Uncover Puerto Rico's Rich Heritage
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205 Ratings
San Juan
Uncover Puerto Rico's rich heritage on a 2-hour walking tour of Old San Juan. Explore landmarks, learn about the city's history, and discover its unique ties to the US.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • La Casa Estrecha - We will enjoy the history behind Casa Estrecha and how it came to fruition
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - We will enter inside the Cathedral and see the tomb and relics inside
  • Cuartel de Ballaja - We will walk inside el Cuartel de Ballajá and enjoy the architecture and history
  • Iglesia de San Jose - We will enter this amazing church which was recently renovated and opened to the public
  • Old San Juan - Tour the historic 500 year old city with an expert guide.
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Food or drink
Additional Information

Exploring OSJ intelligently and effortlessly is possible with a local, well-informed guide who will take you on a relaxed 2 hour historical walk in the city’s oldest part. At the end of the tour, you’ll grasp the history of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, its distinctive links with the US, and its affluent Spanish, Taino Indian, and Western African heritage.

Ideal for all age groups, the tour takes you around significant landmarks such as La Casa Estrecha and La Catedral de San Juan Bautista which is the most prestigious religious building in Puerto Rico. The tour also covers parts of the city’s remarkable defense structure, comprising its walls, the only remaining gateway, and Fortaleza, the “error” the Spanish made! Our tours incorporate visits to places of interest like La Rogativa, La Capilla de Cristo, and several other must-see sites.

*Please be aware that as we will be visiting historical churches with dress codes that discourage revealing attire, so make an appropriate choice for your dress.

  • Important As historical churches we visit have a conservative dress code, please dress accordingly.
  • Not recommended for people with any kind of mobility impairment
Location
206 C. Recinto Sur
Calle Recinto Sur
Plazoleta Rafael Carrión, guide will be wearing a bright green shirt
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eric_l
Jun 18, 2024
Highly Recommend - Perfect way to start off our vacation in Puerto Rico, our guide was Pablo and he was fantastic ! Was also generous in answering a lot of additional questions we asked.
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Jenny_p
Jun 16, 2024
Excellent tour guide! - Pablo was an excellent tour guide! He is young but don’t let his age fool you…he is brilliant. We learned so much about the history of Old San Juan and the island of Puerto Rico.
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Jim_c
Jun 10, 2024
Excellent Guide - Very informative guide. A little warm, but not too difficult to walk for a senior citizen. Just about right amount of time.
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Cynthia_m
Jun 10, 2024
San Juan Walking Tour - Stephanie was a wonderful tour guide…very knowledgeable of the area. This was a two hour tour and moved at a good pace. Some uphill walking involved. Very satisfied!
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Cindy_m
May 23, 2024
Learning and Fun in San Juan - Emely was a wonderful guide…knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun. Allowed us to appreciate PR and its history in an entirely different light. Would highly recommend!
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Mt
May 17, 2024
Learning the history made Old San Juan come alive. - Emely, our tour guide, was great! I really enjoyed learning about the history of Puerto Rico and Old San Juan; it made my trip much more meaningful to walk the streets and know the relevance of what I was seeing.
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Julie_b
May 14, 2024
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide - Emely was great! Had a great time and learned a lot. Definitely recommend. She was very considerate to keep us in the shade on a very hot day
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Garyl571
May 11, 2024
Awesome food, conversation and history! - Fabian, (?) our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and patient. He went at our pace and answered our questions as we progressed. As far as the food goes, the selection of restaurants was outstanding!
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Heather_d
May 2, 2024
Love history! - Our guide was amazing! So personable and knowledgeable! She offered some places to grab a bite that were perfect for my dietary needs! Highly recommended!
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Cherylmo5081nz
May 1, 2024
Good orientation and overview - Very informative—a good overview. Our guide, Alexandra, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging. We were very pleased with the experience.
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