Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Plaza Colon

  This Plaza is the perfect location to learn about the colonial history of Puerto Rico. Some of the questions that will be answered are: why Puerto Rico was so important for Spain? How Puerto Rico became a US Territory and how do locals feel about it now? We will see the Columbus Monument, the Tapia Theater and kilometer zero plaque.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Travelers will see the residential and commercial areas of San Juan with a unique architecture that has not changed much in the last three centuries. We will see the gorgeous Baldority de Castro school building and learn about the history of the plaza.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Plaza de Armas

  In the main square of San Juan we will see the facade of the City Hall and Real Intendencia Palace along with the famous seasons' fountain and the statue of the legendary music composer Tite Curret Alonso.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Antiguo Palacio de la Real Intendencia

  This is one of the most spectacular historic buildings in Old San Juan. It was originally built to house the treasury of the island and it is now the Department of State of Puerto Rico. In its interior, we will see the gorgeously preserved courtyard and the original vault of the treasury.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud

  Here we will see the most popular chapel in Puerto Rico and you will learn the urban legend behind this little structure built in the 18th century. Great views of the main island of Puerto Rico can be seen along the way.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina

  Here travelers will one of Puerto Rico's World Heritage Site, its Governor's Mansion. This building is famous for housing the highest leaders of the island government since the 16th century. It has also been visited by Presidents of the USA and kings of Spain.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

  Travelers will have the opportunity to visit the interior of America's 2nd oldest church. In its interior, we will see the tomb of Juan Ponce de Leon and the oldest structure of the cathedral from the 16th century.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Cuartel de Ballaja

  Travelers will see the biggest interior courtyard on the island in one of the most imposing building in Old San Juan. Built for the barracks of the Spanish troops this building was a military facility for over a century. Now it houses the restaurants, a coffee shop, and a museum.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Castillo San Felipe del Morro

  Here travelers will see Puerto Rico's most valuable historic site. This fortification protected the entrance to the San Juan bay since the 1500's and it is the most visited historic site on the island.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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