Guided Colonial City Tour in San Juan

3.0
(2 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Walk the city with an expert guide through the cobblestone streets while being mesmerized with 500 years of history. Appreciate the fort that was built for protection, as well as the Governor’s Mansion, the legendary San Juan Cathedral, and other historical and tourist attractions. Walk through the San Juan Gate built in 1520 to protect the city from those entering the harbor.

What's Included

Local guide
Goods and services tax

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go at Upper square of Plaza Colon, our Tour Guide with Green Polo Shirt will be awaiting

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    It was built in 1521, destroyed by a storm, and later rebuilt in 1529. The Church was named a minor basilica by Pope Paul VI on January 25, 1978, at the request of Cardinal Luis Aponte Martínez, Archbishop of San Juan. It contains the remains of the explorer and conquistador Juan Ponce de León, as well as the martyr San Pío. It contains some relics such as those of the ornaments and vestments worn by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Puerto Rico in 1984. - Walking is included in the tour duration

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Old San Juan

    2. Walk Uphill the Norzagaray Street and appreciate the fort that was built for protection of invaders. Be mesmerized with 500 years of history. - Walking is included in the tour duration

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Castillo San Felipe del Morro

    The Castillo San Felipe del Morro, or El Morro, was the second fort built on the islet of what is now Old San Juan and Puerta de Tierra

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    La Puerta de San Juan

    The gate is 16 feet tall and 20 feet thick and leads you to the romantic Paseo La Princesa.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking is included in the tour duration.
Supplied by Rico Sun Tours

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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