Explore Old San Juan with a local, knowledgeable guide who will lead you on a relaxed history stroll through the oldest section of the city.

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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Snap photos of Spanish colonial buildings while learning their backstory
Enjoy Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an expert local guide
Stroll the cobblestone streets of a 500 year old fortified Spanish colonial city
Go inside the city’s cathedral and the island’s most important religious site

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Enjoy a guided history walking tour suitable for all ages to some of Old San Juan's most notable landmarks. Learn more about the history of Puerto Rico, its ties to the United States, and its rich Spanish, Taino Indian, and West African Heritage.

Begin your exploration of Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a stop outside La Casa Estrecha, one of the narrowest houses in the Western hemisphere. Then, enter La Catedral de San Juan Bautista which is Puerto Rico’s grandest religious building.

Discover some parts of some of the city’s impressive defensive system, namely its historic walls, the only remaining entrance door at La Puerta de San Juan, and Fortaleza. Gain a greater understanding of Puerto Rican history with your knowledgeable local guide.

Includes

Knowledgeable guide
Walking tour

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet at Plazoleta Rafael Carrion, Old San Juan. It's on the corner of San Justo Street and Recinto Sur Streets and some points of reference are Carli's Fine Bistro & Jazz and the Banco Popular Building (a grey, 12-story building).

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen
Water
Comfortable clothes
Cash

Not allowed

Shorts
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
Video recording

Know before you go

Since we will be visiting the inside of churches, people need to dress with decorum as to not break the rules of the church's dress code
It's best to avoid cleavage, short shorts, and miniskirts

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 28 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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This tour was the perfect way for our family to see a few highlights of Old Town San Juan in a limited time before catching a flight out. Our local guide, Stephen, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He communicated both logistics and information about the history and culture of the city clearly. What a beautiful city with such rich and diverse history and culture. Our kids, ages 5 and 9, enjoyed the walking tour as well.

April 9, 2022

We only had one full day in San Juan so we decided to do this walking tour to help us embrace our experience there. Our guide, Ricardo, was fantastic. He is currently getting a masters degree in Puerto Rican history and his knowledge flowed throughout the tour. He clearly loves sharing his passion with others and it made it very easy to fall in love with the city. We will definitely come back and can’t wait to do another of the tours offered by the company.

March 11, 2022

April 16, 2022

San Juan: History Walking Tour

San Juan: History Walking Tour

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