La Fortaleza

Meet your professional guide at Plaza Colón in San Juan and set off into the sunset on this 2-hour walking tour. The plazas are the perfect location to learn about the colonial history of Puerto Rico from your guide. From Plaza Colón, you will walk and see the Plaza de la Barandilla and Plaza de Armas. In Old San Juan, you can visit one of its most spectacular historic buildings: Antiguo Palacio de la Intendencia. It was originally built to house the treasury of the island and it is now the Department of State of Puerto Rico. At the Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud you can see the most popular chapel in Puerto Rico and you learn the urban legend behind this little structure built in the 18th century. You can also visit La Fortaleza-Palacio de Santa Catalina, a World Heritage Site. The tour also takes you past San Juan Cathedral, the Ballaja Barracks, Catedral Basilica Menor, Cuartel de Ballaja, and San Juan's most valuable historic site, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, before ending at Plaza de San José.

Embark on a historic walk into the top sights that Old San Juan has to offer. Experience San Juan from a local's perspective as your guide walks you through the most notable landmarks. Marvel at the colorful Spanish colonial architecture dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. See beautiful historical buildings such as the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, one of the oldest buildings in San Juan. Visit the 16th century El Morro and La Fortaleza fortresses that are rising above the ocean, and then stroll along the Paseo de la Princesa, taking in the stunning views of the bay. Learn about the importance of Christopher Columbus for Puerto Rico, find out what was San Juan's original name, and hear about the Spanish-American post-war history. Then together with your local guide find out what’s inside San Juan’s San Felipe del Morro citadel.

Experience all that San Juan has to offer on this walking tour with an expert guide. Talk with friendly locals who will make you feel at home and get insider tips for exploring the island. Learn what to do in the morning when it's cool and enjoy an al fresco lunch and cocktail. Enjoy a nice nap during the afternoon showers before going out to dinner and listening to music that fills the streets. Enjoy a cultural mix of colorful Latin culture and European charm with ocean views, stone roads, and steep hills.

This vibrant and exciting audio tour of the city of San Juan will take you on an incredible journey through the old streets where you will learn about the history of the beautiful Colon Plaza and see fantastic examples of architecture like the San Cristobal Castle and La Fortaleza. You'll also see El Catedral de San Juan Bautista, Capilla de Cristo, La Fontana de las Raices, Old San Juan, El Morro, La Casa Blanca, La Plaza de Armas, La Plazuela de la Rogativa, and La Princesa. Watch for the blue cobblestones called adoquine which pave the streets in the old part of the city. Your tour. Your way.