2-Hours Old San Juan Walking History Tour


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From $40.00

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

Departs: Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The tour will start at Plaza Colon (Colon Square)and finish at Paseo La Princesa. We will visit the old Spanish-built Churches through Old San Juan and other landmarks important to the city's history. Tour stops include Plaza de Armas, la Rogativa and la Fortaleza. History, Cultural Heritage will be shown in these places and are part of the experience we want to provide our clients. It is unique because it is based on "Ruta de San Juan Bautista" (Saint John the Baptist Route), and it has the essential attractions our Old San Juan history has to offer in a short timeframe.


What's Included

Certified Tour Guide

Tour

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Breakfast

Gratuities

No brunch or lunch will be provided.

Private transportation

Snacks


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 10 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 60

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Good Physical condition is required, walking will be done for a long period of time.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Plaza Colon
Meeting Point, and important attraction, the tour guide will provide an introduction and relevant information regarding this point.

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Second point where relevant Information will be provided on the establishment of the Catholic Church in Puerto Rico.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Armas
Relevant Information will be provided on tour, mostly on the importance of the military during Spanish times in Puerto Rico.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Other important landmark on the puertorrican history. Continuity will be given on the role of the church during the Spanish conquest.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
Relevant information will be given on tour. Continuing the importance of the Catholic Church during Spanish conquest.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Jose
Continuity will be given on the importance of the Catholic Church during Spanish Conquest.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Part of the largest system of naval and land defense of the XV,XVI,XVII century. This landmark is important as the attacks on the island are described on tour. This is an outside appreciation of the structure. We will not be entering the structure itself. There is no entrance fee since it is an outside appreciation.

• Admission Ticket Free

La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
A brief outside description on the Fortress, the current governors office. Its history goes back to the XVI century.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Rogativa
An important landmark based on one of the attacks that San Juan had to endure.

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paseo de la Princesa
Another important landmark. Information will be provided on tour.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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