Walk along a recently revitalized old town for touring in a safe and friendly environment. Behold magnificent civil and religious buildings that are full of history and art.

About this activity

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Stephanie – United States

Hugo was friendly, kind, and easy to talk to. Very passionate about El Salvador’s history. We enjoyed and learned so much from him. Highly recommend!

Andrew – United Kingdom

Hugo is a great guide, very knowledgeable and a nice guy. We had a really good 3 hour tour and learnt a lot about San Salvador. He even recommended the best Papua’s for us at the end 👍

Highlights

Enjoy the experience with a certified tour guide.
Be astonished by an artistic master piece, Iglesia El Rosario.
Taste typical Salvadoran food in one of the nearby restaurants.

Full description

Travelers experience a cozy and mystic atmosphere when visiting the religious sites. The Metropolitan Cathedral and the mausoleum of San Oscar Romero are iconic landmarks of the capital city. In the same way, Iglesia El Rosario (Rosary Church) is a place where people discover a spot that is, at the same time, a religious temple and a modern art temple.
When tourists stroll around Libertad, Gerardo Barrios and Morazán squares they get familiar with relevant events along Salvadoran history and come into contact with popular culture. The architectural style of the National Palace and the National Theatre reveal the aesthetics trends of early twentieth century.
The walking tour also includes the newest attraction in town, the National Library. This building, just inaugurated in 2023, is an impressive structure due to its modernist style.

Includes

Certified Tour Guide

Hotel Pick up
Entrance Tickets (5, 2 USD)
Meals/snacks/drinks

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador.

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

Since some religious sites are visited, it is suggested not to wear too short clothing.

Nearby sights

San Salvador: walking tour in Historic Downtown