🏨 Old San Juan Walking Tour (Day and Night) Activity

Old San Juan Walking Tour (Day and Night)

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From $85.77

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 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

Step into history, enjoying the beauty of the “walled city” of Old San Juan. Our guides will cover 500 years of puertorican History and Culture, helping you explore one of the oldest cities in the hemisphere via its beautifully preserved architecture dating all the way back to the founding of what will eventually become Old San Juan. The tour is designed to have photo opportunities and water breaks along the way, lasting two and a half hours.

What's Included

Bottled water

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 3 - 90

Additional Info

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

What To Expect

Plaza Colon

Plaza Colon, dedicated to the Genovese colonizer the plaza's main structure hosts a relief of the first and second voyages of Columbus, along with a statue of Columbus himself. It's the meeting place for our tour.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castillo de San Cristobal

El Castillo San Cristobal was made to defend the Islet by land, it currently spans around half of the original size of the fort, making it one of the biggest fortifications made by the Spanish Crown in the Americas. (We do not go into the castle)

• Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Barandilla

The only plaza not named after a historical or religious figure in old San Juan. Connecting Calle San Francisco with Calle Luna with the characteristic handrail which gives the plaza its name.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Armas

The first plaza in Old San Juan where military drills were conducted ever since the first settlements on the island in the 16th century there you can find the Town Hall along with the old Royal Audience of the Spanish Crown.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia de San Jose

Built in 1523 its the second oldest church in the new world that's still in use. It's a beautiful example of Spanish Gothic architecture. Right next to it, the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon conquistador and first governor of Puerto Rico. (The church itself is open to the public on certain days and hours only)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza del Quinto Centenario

The Plaza del Quinto Centenario was built in 1992, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the founding of Old San Juan, there you will find multiple symbols along with the emblematic Totem.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Built in the 16th century, one of the oldest military structures on the Islet continuously updated throughout the centuries it served to protect the bay from attackers across the centuries.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cuartel de Ballaja

The barracks were originally constructed in 1864 by the Spanish Crown, it managed to house over a thousand officers, soldiers and even some of their families. After the invasion of the United States of America in 1898 the building passed on to the US Military serving as a hospital up until the 1950s.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Rogativa

Made by Lindsay Dean, a sculptor from New Zealand who lived in the island. It was done to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of Old San Juan and to remember the British attack of 1797.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Puerta de San Juan

The last door left standing to this day, the Puerta of San Juan granted entrance to weary sailors from the old port directly to the cathedral of San Juan.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina

The very first fortification on the islet. La Fortaleza, as it name states, served to protect the initial settlement of Old San Juan from attacks of the native tainos and eventually foreign powers. (We do not go in to the palace)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

Built in 1529 the Cathedral of San Juan houses frescoes, stained glass along with religious relics and the final resting place for some of the city’s prominent figures. (Open only on certain occasions, days, and times)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Paseo de la Princesa

A beautiful example of a european-style promenade. Built in the 19th century, el Paseo de la Princesa was named after La Princesa de Asturias, and it has been expertly preserved and still very much in use today. Final stop of the tour.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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