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- English
- Spanish
Walk with me through my Old San Juan on the only tour you will find offered only in Spanish. For English you must send us a message before booking to check availability. Usually English starts at 9:30am. The 12:30pm tour is in Spanish. Make sure you bought the right one. Old San Juan is the oldest city on the island of Puerto Rico. You will learn about its history, legends, secrets and more. It is also the second oldest city in the Americas. It has been more than 500 years since its founding. The city was built and protected by walls and defended by pirates and privateers who sought to occupy it.
We started our walking tour from Plaza Colon. We will walk through the cobblestone streets and colorful buildings. We will learn about the churches, monuments, castles, architecture, culture etc...our mission is to fall in love with our island and have a beautiful time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We start in Plaza Colon. This Plaza has a statue of Christopher Columbus. You must arrive early as we are punctual. I recommend taxi/uber to get there. If you bring a vehicle, you can park in the Doña Fela Parking lot near Plaza Colon. You must be at the Plaza 15 minutes before starting.
Itinerary
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1San Juan
Plaza Colon is the meeting place. Here we start with a brief introduction. You will also learn the reason why Spain built a walled city in the 1500s.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Church founded in 1756. You will learn about its history and other interesting details. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Castillo De San Cristobal
The largest castle built in America to defend the city. They will learn from their History. (WE DO NOT ENTER THE CASTLE) You can visit them after finishing the tour. It has an entrance fee.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Calle San Sebastian
Walk through the Cobblestone Streets and Colorful Buildings. San Sebastian Street is where the largest Festival in Puerto Rico is celebrated in January.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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They will learn about the Flag of Puerto Rico and the changes it has gone through. You can also take photos here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Iglesia de San Jose
Second oldest Church in Puerto Rico 1532. You will learn about its History. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery (Pass by)
An old cemetery located on the edge of the beach and near the Castillo del Morro. They will learn from their History.
Admission ticket free -
7Cuartel de Ballaja
Place where Spanish soldiers lived. They will learn from their history, Bathroom stop if available.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Castle built in 1539 to defend the entrance to the bay. They will learn from their history. (WE DO NOT ENTER THE CASTLE) You can visit it after the tour. It has an entrance fee.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Plaza built in 1992 celebrating the 500 years of the discovery of America. They will learn about its history and the details it hides. This is where the Telluric Totem made by the great artist Jaime Suarez is located.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
La Puerta de San Juan (Pass by)
The door of San Juan Bautista. It was one of the main gates of the walled city. You will learn about its history and interesting details.
Admission ticket free -
10La Rogativa
Walk with a view of SanJuan Bay. From here you can see part of Juan Ponce de Leon's house. They will learn about the Rogation.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Casa Blanca Museum (Pass by)
House of Juan Ponce de León 1521. You will learn about its History. We don't enter the house. You can visit it after the tour. It has an entrance fee.
Admission ticket free -
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass by)
Oldest church in Puerto Rico 1521. You will learn about its history and other details. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
Admission ticket free -
11Calle De La Fortaleza
Learn from its History. This is the main street of Old SanJuan. There are many shops, restaurants, crafts, galleries etc…
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
Learn from its History and End of the tour. From here you can continue walking along Fortaleza Street to have lunch or visit shops.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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