Private Walking Tour of Old San Juan, including forts

4.9
(71 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience San Juan the best possible way...through a private tour. Focus on what you are most excited about. Learn about the history and the untold secrets of this wonderful place and get to know the forts, churches, plazas, cafes, museums, and local flora/fauna. It's not like a college lecture. . . is more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local person. Feel like a local and walk at your own pace, taking breaks when you want. Have a wonderful day in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

This tour includes the entrance into the forts (El Morro and/or San Cristobal). Most of the tour companies don't have the authorization to go inside.

Most companies believe in mass-production. We don't. We'll customize the tour for you.

What's Included

Entrance into San Cristobal Fort, and/or El Morro Fort.
Certified professional and local guide
Food and drinks
Optional

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the "I ❤️ SJ" sign.

End point

We can modify the meeting / ending point by request.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old San Juan

    We will tour the city

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Plaza Colon (Pass by)

    On the entrance of Old San Juan. With the statue of Christopher Columbus.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Castillo De San Cristobal

    Impressive!!! The largest fort built on the hemisphere. We can explore some of it's hidden secrets like tunnels, dungeons, military strategies and more.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Interesting community outside of the city walls, where the video of "Despacito" was recorded. We'll see it from above.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Built in 1992 as a way to commemorate the 500 anniversary of the encounter between 2 worlds. We can stop and take pictures.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Very interested monument to honor our pre-historic ancestors.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Iglesia de San Jose (Pass by)

    Built in 1532, is considered one of the oldest churches in the hemisphere. It was restored recently. Let us know if you want to see it on the inside.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    With the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon.

    Admission ticket free
  • Calle del Cristo (Pass by)

    Believed to be one of the first streets to be paved on the hemisphere. Part of the shopping district of Old San Juan, and home to some of our most important historic buildings.

    Admission ticket free
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass by)

    Let us know if you want to go inside. Considered the oldest cathedral in the hemisphere. Built in 1521. Houses the remains of Juan Ponce de Leon (our first Governor) and our land lady.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Our first nuns convent (1652) is now a high class hotel. Let us know if you want to go inside.

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

    Used to be the main entrance into the city, and into the Hemisphere.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Rogativa (Pass by)

    Monument to honor the women who repelled the British invasion of 1797.

    Admission ticket free
  • Save A Gato (Pass by)

    Our cat sanctuary, with more than 250 cats.

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

    Chapel to honor a miracle that supposedly happened on 1753.

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

    The oldest executive mansion in the hemisphere. Still in use.

    Admission ticket free
  • Calle del Cristo (Pass by)

    "Umbrella street". Popular picture spot as the First Lady often hangs umbrellas.

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaza de Armas (Pass by)

    Our main town squre.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    San Juan City Hall

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Puerto Rico State Department

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
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Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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