Old San Juan Historical Walk, Shopping, and Dining w/ Transport
Description
Old San Juan, a cultural delight unlike any other. Experience life from centuries ago on an unforgettable walk through Old San Juan. With stops at the original gate to the city, its oldest fort - Castillo San Felipe del Morro, two 16th-century cathedrals, and La Fortaleza mansion, to name a few! We will navigate both the streets of Old San Juan and tales of conquest and perseverance woven into the fabric of this great city. After visiting the many highlights and landmarks of Old San Juan, we will venture through the Calle Fortaleza shopping district. Calle Fortaleza is home to shops, restaurants, and souvenirs galore! Guests will have a chance to buy memorabilia to remind them of this amazing day for years to come. At the conclusion of our historical walking tour, guests will have 2 hours at leisure to explore the city on their own! This is a great opportunity to try locally inspired dishes and drinks!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pass through the original gate to the city of Old San Juan.
Take a casual walking tour through the magnificent Old San Juan. Passing inside and outside the walls of the city, feel the culture of old and new radiating through the narrow streets. Guides will narrate tales of years long ago and stop at historically significant landmarks along the way!
A chance to get amazing views and pictures looking out to the bay of San Juan.
A 16th century mansion also known as the Governor's Mansion
The home of Ponce de Leon built in the 1520's.
Historic 16th century church.
Historic 1540 Cathedral. 2nd oldest in the Americas and home to the tomb of Ponce de Leon.
Take a casual walking tour through the magnificent Old San Juan. Passing inside and outside the walls of the city, feel the culture of old and new radiating through the narrow streets. Guides will narrate tales of years long ago and stop at historically significant landmarks along the way!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
**Pick ups will begin at 8:30 am in the San Juan area and vary by location. Guests staying at the Hyatt Grand Reserve or Wyndham Grand in Rio Grande, please prepare for 7:15 am pick up** Pick Ups for 9:00 am start time: 7:15 am- Frutera Flores, Luquillo 7:30 am- Wyndham Rio Mar 7:45 am- Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve 8:30 am- Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort 8:30 am- Fairmont El San Juan 8:30 am- Royal Sonesta San Juan 8:30 am- Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan 8:30 am- TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde 8:40 am- Kasalta Bakery 8:45 am- Doubletree by Hilton San Juan 8:45 am- AC Hotel by Marriott 8:45 am- San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino 8:45 am- La Concha Renaissance 8:45 am- Condado Vanderbilt 8:45 am- Condado Plaza Hotel 8:50 am- ALOFT San Juan 8:50 am- Sheraton Puerto Rico Resort and Casino 8:50 am- Hyatt House San Juan 8:55 am- Caribe Hilton 9:00 am- Plaza Colon in Old San Juan **at completion of the tour, guests will be dropped off at the same location they were picked up**
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(479)
Nathan was an amazing tour guide! He was very well versed in the history of Old San Juan and the tour was very interesting. Out of all of our ship excursions, Nathan was the absolute best!
Wear comfortable shoes,, sneakers & it was very good & a lot of history of San Juan , beautiful historical places
It was a great experience! Angel was our tour guide. He was very accommodating, professional and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
This tour was great! Our tour guide was so kind and she was very informative! She was super accommodating in finding unplanned bathrooms for my son's emergency pee breaks! My 5 year old loved it and we all had so much fun!
We really enjoyed our tour; it was perfectly timed—not too long and not too short. The experience was very interesting, and our tour guide Nathan was simply awesome. He was incredibly knowledgeable, and we learned a lot from him throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a well-balanced and informative experience!
Nathan was great! He explained everything in detail and was very knowledgeable! We would highly recommend this tour!
The tour was great. Angel was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and even offered to take pictures of us. Ten out of ten experience, would definitely recommend!
I enjoyed the tour of old san juan. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend.
Angle was knowledgeable and funny. Despite the heat, he was patient and worked with everyone in the group.
Love hearing this! Angel is great at keeping things funny and engaging, even when that local heat kicks up. Glad he took such good care of the whole group!
Angel was a great tour guide. We had alot of fun. He was very informative on the tour and allowed us time to stop and take pictures.
Love this! Angel is awesome at sharing all that local info and making sure you get plenty of time to stop for the perfect photos. Thanks for hanging out with us!
