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Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Historian

Location Puerto Rico
Location San Juan, Puerto Rico
$85
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Overview

As featured in National Geographic Traveller (UK)

Discover Old San Juan through the lens of history on a guided walking tour led by a professional historian. Walk the iconic blue cobblestone streets while learning how over 500 years of colonization, military strategy, culture, and resilience shaped Puerto Rico’s most historic city. This tour goes beyond landmarks, offering meaningful context, stories, and perspectives that connect the past with the present.

What makes this tour unique:
- Led by a historian, not just a guide
- Internationally recognized by National Geographic Traveller UK
- Focuses on depth, storytelling, and cultural understanding
- Relaxed pace with room for questions and conversation

Important information:

A minimum of 3 participants is required to offer the tour.

Wheelchair accessible — please note this at reservation so we can make proper arrangements.

Rain or shine — bring an umbrella or raincoat.
Explore the magic of Old San Juan with a historian
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Bottled water
  • at Coffee Shop
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Meeting Place: Colón Square, in the benches next to the Colón statue. Your tour guide will text or call you once he/she arrives to site. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
Return details
Tour guide will leave the group in Plaza De Armas, located at the heart of the city. It's just a 5-10 minute walk back to the main plaza. Your tour guide will provide you with a map of San Juan and will give recommendatins of where to shop and eat.

  • Plaza Colon
    Our experienced tour guide will meet you at Plaza Colón, you will learn about the history and stories behind this 500-year-old cobblestoned city.
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
    Explore the second oldest cathedral in the Americas and the first cathedral built in Puerto Rico.
  • Cuartel de Ballaja
    Visit the last massive building made by the Spanish in Puerto Rico. Walk through its hallways and savor a delicious cup of coffee at Cafe Don Ruiz
  • La Casa Estrecha
    Take a photo op at San Juan's narrowest house and its view
  • Cuartel de Ballaja
    Explore the last massive building made by the Spanish in Puerto Rico. Be amazed by the largest courtyard of Old San Juan.
  • Iglesia de San Jose
    Visit San Juan's oldest church. Your tour guide will take you through all the details that decorate this church. Learn about the history of this church during the Spanish American War's attack to San Juan.
  • Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
    Learn about the urban legend of La Capilla del Cristo. Learn about the miracle that took place in this street.
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro
    Be amazed by the history of the fortifications that once bordered the whole city. Your tour guide will give you free time to visit the fort's surroundings.

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.
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    Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Historian

    Location Puerto Rico
    Location San Juan, Puerto Rico
    $85
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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