Talking Buildings of Old San Juan: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

3.6
(18 reviews)

1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Created by a dedicated Social Studies educator and her students, this immersive audio tour allows the historic structures of San Juan to speak for themselves.

While standard tours stick to dry scripts, this digital journey invites you into the narrow, colorful side streets where the buildings recount their own 500-year history.

The narrative flows from the formidable Castillo San Cristóbal to the elegant La Fortaleza, passing through the vibrant Plaza de Armas and the sacred halls of the San Juan Bautista Cathedral.

Using GPS technology, the charming first-person accounts and local insights play automatically as you walk, functioning entirely offline to ensure your exploration is never interrupted by data concerns.

By the time you reach the iconic gates of El Morro and look out over the Atlantic, the architecture will have transformed from stone into a living story.

You will leave the walk feeling like a true insider, connected to the spirited heart of Puerto Rico's capital.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside Castillo San Felipe del Morro

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
  • Castillo De San Cristobal (Pass by)

    The tour starts outside Castillo de San Cristóbal.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Teatro Tapia.

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaza de Armas (Pass by)

    The tour passes through Plaza de Armas.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina (Pass by)

    The tour makes a brief stop outside La Fortaleza.

    Admission ticket free
  • Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company

    Admission ticket free
  • Paseo de la Princesa (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Paseo de la Princesa.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Puerta de San Juan (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Puerta de San Juan.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the San Juan Bautista Cathedral.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the San José Church.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cuartel de Ballaja (Pass by)

    The tour passes through the Cuartel de Ballajá.

    Admission ticket free
  • Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery (Pass by)

    The tour passes the Cementerio Santa María Magdalena de Pazzi

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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