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Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan
Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Every tour of this magical city is different because Old San Juan is a city filled with rich history and tall tales. We will share the history from fact as well as the tales passed down from generation to generation. Let us transport you through the power of words while guiding you around the place where it actually happened.
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Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Bilingual Tour of Old San Juan
- Entrance Fee to El Morro
- Gratuity
Meeting point
The meet up point is at Plaza Colon across from the Old Casino.
Return details
The meet up point is at Plaza Colon across from the Old Casino.
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Paseo de la PrincesaPaseo de la Princesa is considered one of the most scenic walkways in the world. This promenade is imporant because of the important historical sites and statues along the walkway.
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La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa CatalinaLa Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the official residence of the governors of Puerto Rico. La Fortaleza was the first fortification built in San Juan harbor. The original tower, now called Torre del Homenaje, or "tower of homage," still stands; its name derives from an island tradition in which the resident governor climbs to the top of the tower to pledge a solemn oath of loyalty and courage during dangerous times.
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Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan BautistaThe cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in San Juan, and the oldest cathedral in the United States, and is the second oldest cathedral in the Americas. The building of the San Juan Cathedral was part of the establishment and spread of Catholicism on the island. The cathedral contains the tomb of the Spanish explorer and settlement founder Juan Ponce de León.
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La Puerta de San JuanAlso known as the (Old Entrance of San Juan), the gate was built in 1635, this gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era. It is 16 feet tall and 20 feet thick and leads you to the romantic Paseo La Princesa.
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La RogativaLa Rogativa, one of the most beautiful sculptures in Old San Juan, takes center stage at the plaza. The sculpture was made out of bronze. Rogativa means “The Procession”, which tells the legend about a Catholic Bishop and his companions who made a procession in faith holding crosses, torches, and chanting during an invasion by the British on the city in 1797.
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Casa Blanca MuseumBuilt in 1521, it was the residence for Juan Ponce de León and his family. Now serves as a museum.
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El BastionThe Bastion was built next to Castillo San Felipe del Morro and it was meant as an added defense to the fort. In the 1800s, this bastion served as barracks for the soldiers.
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Cuartel de BallajaBuilt in 1854 and used until 1898 by the Spaniards. The Cuartel was built as barracks for the Spanish Infantry. It was made to house 1000 soldiers and their families. After the 1898 invasion by the US Army, the US infantry occupied the Cuartel de Ballajá until 1936. During the Second World War, this structure became a hospital.
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Castillo San Felipe del MorroEl Morro was the second fortress built in Old San Juan to protect the city from attack and invaders. It was built in a strategic position where it could attack ships with cannons from different angles. During the First and Second World Wars, El Morro was used by the US Army and today it serves as a National Park.
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Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan
Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!