Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Historian
El Viejo San Juan is no ordinary destination, it’s an outdoor museum. During our Old San Juan History Walking Tour, you will be accompanied by Laura or Miguel, certified tour guides and historians. Yes, historians. They are both history buffs and have masters in history of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. You will learn about the history and culture of our 500-year-old city. You will wander through narrow and colorful streets and historical landmarks. Admire the colonial architecture distinctive of the city of Old San Juan and be amazed by the fortified walls that once protected the islet against attacks of other countries. Savor a delicious limber and enjoy a delicious taste of Puerto Rican coffee at one of the best coffee shops in the city, Cafelab.
- A minimum of 3 is required to offer the tour. *
This tour IS wheelchair accessible. Let us know in the reservation if you will be doing the tour in a wheelchair to notify the tour guides and take the proper measures.
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Explore the magic of Old San Juan with a historian
What's included in Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Historian
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Casa Museo Felisa Rincon de Gautier
Learn about the life and works of the first female mayor of San Juan, Doña Fela. Also visitors will have the opportunity to see up close a typical colonial San Juan house.
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Explore the second oldest cathedral in the Americas and the first cathedral built in Puerto Rico.
Inclusions
- at Coffee Shop
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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.
End Points
- 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.