Old San Juan Historical Walking Tour
What your day looks like
Get to know Old San Juan's history and sights on this walking tour of the city! With an expert local guide, you will discover the neighborhood, its architecture, culture and and learn about the powerful colonial influence our Island has. Your local guide will take you on a 2-hour walking tour along the Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to the La Fortaleza, which is currently the official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico. Some sights you'll see include San Juan Gate (built in 1520 to guard the city against the harbor), Castillo San Felipe del Morro (fort built in 1539), Ballaja Barracks (built by the Spanish militia for housing in 1864), San Jose Church and Plaza, La Casa Blanca, El Convento Hotel, Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, Plaza del Quinto Centenario, Felisa Rincón de Gautier Museum.
Why travelers choose this experience
- San Juan Gate (builtin 1520 to guard the city from the harbor)
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro (fort built in 1539)
- Ballaja Barracks (built by the Spanish militia for housing in 1864)
- San Jose Church and Plaza
- La Casa Blanca
- El Convento Hotel
- Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
- Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Your day, step by step
San Juan
City/Town Tour at Old San Juan.
San Juan
Local Flavor at Old San Juan.
Before you go
Included
The tour includes an entrance fee to one Fort Expert local guide
Not Included
Food and drinks Tip and gratuities
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes Comfortable shoes
Meeting & Pickup
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico Banco Popular Headquarters Building, 206 Calle Tetuán, Old San Juan, PR 00901 Complimentary transportation from San Juan is included for all tours. Guests may also meet us directly at the tour location — if so, meeting details will be provided the day before the tour. Please note that the tour cost remains the same if clients opt out of the transfer from San Juan.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Great tour. Very informative and enjoyable.
Christian, our host, set the standard. His knowledge of the area was stellar and his presentation style made everything more interesting. The highlight of our stay in San Juan.
Christian, our host, set the standard. His knowledge of the area was stellar and his presentation style made everything more interesting. The highlight of our stay in San Juan.