San Juan · Puerto Rico

Old San Juan Walking Tour

Operated by CASTILLO TOURS

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Plaza Colon San Juan, PR 00901,
Offered in: English

About this experience

Discover the magic of Old San Juan on a two-hour historical walking tour that brings five centuries of history to life. Wander blue cobblestone streets and ornate balconies as a knowledgeable English-speaking guide leads you from Plaza Colón along the Paseo de la Princesa, past the Raíces Fountain and the city wall to the San Juan Gate. See landmarks like the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, El Convento and Capilla del Cristo, and finish with sweeping views toward El Morro and San Juan Bay. The guide will also suggest ways to continue exploring and sampling local cuisine and crafts.

What's included

English-speaking guide 2 hour historical walking tour of Old San Juan

What's not included

Admission to San Cristóbal Fort and Castillo San Felipe del Morro Any food, drinks, or purchases

Itinerary

Meet at Plaza Colón in Old San Juan Walk along Paseo de la Princesa and view the Raíces Fountain Continue along the city wall to the San Juan Gate Visit exteriors of Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, El Convento, Capilla del Cristo, and Capilla San José Conclude at La Plaza del Quinto Centenario with views toward El Morro and San Juan Bay

Highlights

Stroll blue cobblestone streets and historic promenades View five-century-old forts and panoramic ocean vistas Experience the romantic, old-world charm and vibrant local life Learn local history from an English-speaking guide

Additional information

Check-in details Meet your guide at Plaza Colón in Old San Juan prior to the tour start time. Special requirements Minimum of two participants required for the tour to operate. Disclaimers Tour does not include admission to forts; route and sites visited may be subject to change.

Cancellations

Guest Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to scheduled excursion to avoid charges or penalties. Guests that are no-shows, late arrivals, or cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will incur charge in full. Weather Cancellations- If we need to cancel an excursion due to weather you will not be charged. All determinations about weather cancellations are made by our staff. We watch the weather on an hourly basis, and in the tropics the weather is often locally specific, so please do not make the mistake of deciding not to arrive to your excursion because you think the weather might not be acceptable, as you will be charged as a no-show if the excursion goes out. If we need to cancel an excursion due to weather conditions we will call to notify you as soon as possible, however please note that due to the sometimes unpredictable weather in the Caribbean, on rare occasions cancellations may be done the same day. Rescheduling of any reservations must be done 24 hours prior to scheduled excursion and is based on availability to avoid charges or penalties. The same 24 hour cancellation policy will apply to all rescheduled reservations. An additional cost of $25.00 per person will applied for all reschedule within 24 hours of the scheduled tour. “No shows” or late arrivals will be charged in full on day of scheduled excursion. Reservations made within 48 hours of the scheduled excursion will be charged in full if guest does not show up, or for any members of your party that are missing. The same rescheduling policy applies.