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(500)
michelle was great and extremely personable! she had so much knowledge & we appreciated her time today even in the heat!
The walk was about 3 miles but we took breaks which was helpful. The tour guide was informative and gave a lot of Puerto Rican history along the way. We thoroughly enjoyed Angel
Our tour guide, Angel, was incredibly informative and ensured everyone’s comfort and enjoyment throughout the tour.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad Angel ensured everyone felt comfortable, well-informed, and entertained throughout Old San Juan. We appreciate your review!
It was very informative. The one thing I was disappointed about was we couldn’t go through the fort
Thank you for the review! We’re glad the walk was so informative. We appreciate your feedback regarding the fort, and we’ll make sure our tour descriptions are clear about entry details versus exterior historical walks. Hope to see you back!
Nathan was great! He is very informative about Old San Juan. He picked us up on time. I would recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the review! We’re thrilled that Nathan was punctual, informative, and made your time in Old San Juan so memorable. We appreciate the recommendation!
You get what you pay for. It was ok. Tour guide was great at giving facts and historical context but the tour seemed quick to end without notice. We got to a pigeon park and told it was a wrap and she walked away. Was surprised as the advertised timing is 9am-2pm. We did 9:15-11:45. No real recommendations on food or dinning involves. Left disappointed.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad your guide provided great history and historical context, but we apologize if the end of the tour felt rushed or unclear regarding the schedule. We will review our timing and tour wrap-up procedures with our guides to ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
Nathan was the best. He was knowledgeable, informative and a really nice guy. We were a larger group and he kept things together and had so much to offer. I would give him a 10.
Thank you for the 10/10 review! We’re thrilled that Nathan kept your larger group organized, informed, and entertained throughout the Old San Juan tour. We hope to welcome you back again!
Michelle was our tour guide, she was absolutely great! She was so easy to talk to and knew so much about the Puerto Rican culture and history. It was a great trip, lasting from around 9-12 with some free time to walk around. While around the town, the city was great and vibrant with different groups of people all over! The people in our group were so friendly as well, definitely recommend going with some friends or the family. I definitely look forward to coming back again, overall great tour and great people!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad Michelle made learning about Puerto Rican culture and history such a warm and engaging experience. We appreciate you spending your morning exploring Old San Juan with us!
Our tour guide was Michelle! She was awesome! Enjoyed the tour very much. She was very informative.
Thank you so much for the review! We’re thrilled that your family had such an enjoyable and informative time with Michelle. Hope to welcome you all back to Puerto Rico soon!
The tour was a great way to experience old San Juan. Our guide Brandon was very knowledgeable and fun.
Thank you for sharing! We’re so glad Brandon made exploring Old San Juan such an enjoyable and immersive experience. Safe travels!
