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Old San Juan Walking Tour: A Deep Dive into Historic Sites with Author David Rodriguez
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San Juan
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Old San Juan with author David Rodriguez. Explore historic sites, immerse in Puerto Rican culture, and uncover the stories of Puerto Rico’s past and present.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Old San Juan - Enjoy a comprehensive walking tour of San Juan led by writer David Rodríguez. You will visit some of San Juan’s most famous sights and learn stories and facts that will bring these locations alive. On this walking tour you will experience the beauty of the city while learning about its history. This comprehensive city tour will allow you to discover San Juan in a small group for personalized attention! You will visit the following sights on your tour:
• Christopher Columbus’ square and admire Puerto Rico’s Old Casino
• Fort San Cristobal exterior view
• La Princesa Walkway and surrounding areas
• Plaza de Armas
• City Wall
• A Front View of La Fortaleza
• Christ Chapel and La Rogativa
• San Juan Cathedral and Ponce de León Tomb
• San Juan Gate - Plaza Colon - Visited along walking tour
- San Juan National Historic Site - City Walls and San Juan Gate
- La Puerta de San Juan - Visited along walking tour
- Calle de la Fortaleza - Visited along walking tour
- La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina - Visited along walking tour
- La Rogativa - Visited along walking tour
- Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud - Visited along walking tour
- Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - Visited along walking tour
- Plaza de Armas - Visited along walking tour
- La Muralla - Visited along walking tour
- Old San Juan Casino - Visited along walking tour
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Note: Participants must be capable of walking long distances.
Discover the beauty of Old San Juan with writer David Rodríguez, author of “The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate.” Explore Old San Juan’s most significant historic sites, delve into Puerto Rican culture, and immerse yourself in the places and activities that authentically depict the stories and people of Puerto Rico’s past and present.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Proper clothing required to enter to churches
- Proper shoes required. No sandals.
- Not recommended for people with recent surgery
- Not recommended for people with hip, heel or foot pain
- Not recommended for people with high blood pressure complications
- Travelers Must Be fit for walking long distances (3 miles)
- Warning. Not recommended for people with cat allergies. We may walk areas with cats in Old San Juan
Location
Starbucks
Calle Tetuán
If you are coming by cruise and arriving at the Old San Juan Cruise Piers. Starbucks is located within walking distance of the piers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Meander533310
Aug 30, 2024
Very informative and fun. - This was the best part of our Peurto Rico visit. The guide was awseome., The city is beautiful. Yes it was hot and lots of traffic and hills and steps. But worth every bit of it.
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Clint_b
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent informative tour - David Rodriguez was very knowledgeable.......Tour was well paced.......in instances the guide was very much attentive to varying needs of the the group...as it related to the walking paces........questions were well addressed and additional tips were given as they related to the sites seen......if additional visits were needed.....very fun tour.
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Rachelle_s
Aug 28, 2024
History Lovers! - Tour guide was very knowledgeable. It was a nice walk learning about PR’s rich history. Be sure to have a good meal before you go, and stay hydrated!
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Allison_k
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour! - The tour was very informative and interesting. There was a lot to see! I especially liked that our tour guide picked up trash as we went along. He truly cares for the community and it was sad how many water bottles the tourists just leave laying around. Would highly recommend this tour, just be sure you’ve got some energy and good walking shoes!
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Andrea_l
Aug 26, 2024
Good tour - Guide was very knowledgeable of San Juan and it’s history. He had a great attitude and explained a lot of things during the tour. Main areas of Viejo San Juan were covered.
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Michelle_f
Aug 25, 2024
Walking and learning - Very informative tour and our tour guide was awesome. He knew his stuff well, and had jokes as well( lol). Book this tour it’s great, make sure you wear some tennis shoes, because you will get your steps in.
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Lauren_s
Aug 23, 2024
Fun tour with family - We enjoyed every moment. Very historic. David we extremely knowledgeable. The walk had hills but it was very safe.
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Olga_n
Aug 18, 2024
Sign up!!! - 100% recommend. We learned so much on the tour and our guide was awesome!! The tour made me want to take one for every new place I visit.
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Joe_p
Aug 18, 2024
Informative Tour - Real nice tour. Very informative about the history of San Juan. Tour guide is very knowledgeable and a good. Provides bottled water. Definitely recommend.
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Ephrem_s
Aug 25, 2024
Nice tour - The historical context offered by the guide. From San Juan’s history as a military base to its significance up through the Cold War.
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