• La Corazon Steps - Welcome to San Juan! Ready to explore this historic capital? Let’s begin! Our tour starts at the vibrant La Corazon Steps. You can’t miss it – the steps feature a striking red heart, and the nearby tourist information center is a charming pastel pink.

NOTE: This 1.8-mile tour highlights the essentials of San Juan in 1-1.5 hours.

Purchase once, use for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera - Pause as you round the corner. Bright pastel buildings should be on either side. Before continuing, let’s quickly review how this tour works: Stories play automatically as you follow the route. Once a story concludes, the map will reappear.

• Antiguo Casino de Puerto Rico - Stop here at the intersection. Notice the striking pastel building ahead and to the right. El Antiguo Casino is a stunning example of the Beaux Arts style, featuring Greek columns, Roman balustrades, and Tiffany-style glass windows. It’s not a casino, if that’s what you’re thinking! It’s a wedding venue!

• Plaza Colon - Hello Columbus! We’re at Plaza Colon, also known as Columbus Square, gazing at a towering statue of Christopher Columbus. So why is Columbus here? Simple: He was the first Spanish explorer to claim the island for the Spanish crown! He named the island San Juan Bautista, and although its name later changed to Puerto Rico, the name “San Juan” remained for this city.

• Castillo San Cristóbal - You can’t miss the massive fortress ahead. That’s Castillo San Cristobal, the largest Spanish-built fortification in the Americas. Use the crosswalks to head towards the Castillo’s main entrance visitor center if you plan to visit. If not, turn left and walk up the slope towards the historic entrance to continue the tour. Keep listening as you walk!

• Polvorín de Santa Elena (1783) - Continue walking and look left. See that cluster of trees with two tall towers rising above? Behind those is a hidden tan stone building with a triangular roof: the Polvorín de Santa Elena, built in 1783. This building served for a long time as a gunpowder magazine. The powder to fight all those battles against the Dutch and the English had to come from somewhere! Nowadays, Polvorín de Santa Elena serves as an office for the National Park Service!

• Castillo San Felipe del Morro - Directly ahead is the Castillo San Felipe del Morro, often called El Morro. It’s likely the most impressive fortification in Puerto Rico and much of the Americas. Construction on this castle began in 1539, and it’s a good thing it did! Remember all those attacks on San Juan? They would have succeeded without a doubt if not for this fort.

• Batería Santa Elena - Keep walking as you listen. Farther ahead and to the left, do you see that gray and white structure with the black top, sticking up above the stone wall? It almost looks like a lighthouse, but it’s Batería Santa Elena, also known as the Battery Guardhouse!

• Cuartel de Ballaja - Continue walking as you listen. Look left, at the large yellow building with three flags flying on top. This is the Cuartel de Ballaja, an old military barracks and the very last large-scale construction project by the Spanish in the city. The second floor now houses the Museum of the Americas.

• Casa Blanca Museum - Pause here. Notice the sign on the right for Casa Blanca. Before it was a home, it was actually the very first fortification in San Juan. Built in 1521, it protected the settlers against revolts by the indigenous Taino. To visit, walk through the gate on your right. Click on Learn More for admissions info.

• Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - Check out the tall white cathedral ahead to the left. This is the Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, the oldest church in the Americas! Built in 1540, it has survived the countless attacks on San Juan, the fire set by the Dutch, and even the recent, devastating Hurricane Maria! It seems like no calamity is severe enough to shake these foundations!

• Puerta de San Juan - Continue walking down this shady, colorful, cobblestone street. At the end of the street stands a huge stone doorway. That’s none other than the Puerta de San Juan: the only remaining gate of the old city! Hundreds of years ago, this gate welcomed travelers to the city and kept invaders out. Walk through the gate and enjoy a great view of the water beyond.

• La Fortaleza - As you walk, look up at the city walls. Soon you may spot a few buildings behind the wall. Those make up La Fortaleza, Spain’s original fortress here in San Juan, dating back to before the 1530s. Before the Castillo San Cristobal, that was the only thing standing between San Juan and other conquering nations.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Join a walking tour of San Juan, where you’ll encounter stunning architecture, awe-inspiring views, and a rich history of conflict. Marvel at the largest Spanish-built fortification in the Americas. Listen to tales of pirate skirmishes, ambition, and power involving figures like Sir Francis Drake. Wander through ancient city streets steeped in culture and history, then walk along the city’s historic walls and enjoy serene ocean vistas.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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