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San Juan: History Walking Tour with a Guide

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San Juan: History Walking Tour with a Guide
4.9  / 5288 reviews
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Explore Old San Juan with a local, knowledgeable guide who will lead you on a relaxed history stroll through the oldest, most colorful section of the city.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Erik – United States

Nahiomy was our knowledgeable guide for our San Juan Old Town tour. Always checking in with the group to see if the pace or heat was ok. Recommend highly.

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Erik – United States
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Christian – United States

I would rate the tour with all the stars Claudia was very informative I learn so much about the history of Puerto Rico. We had an awesome time if you’re doing the walking tour make sure you pick Claudia amazing tour guide and she carries rain coats in her back pack lol…

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Christian – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Snap photos of Spanish colonial buildings while learning their backstory
  • Enjoy Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with an expert local guide
  • Stroll the cobblestone streets of a 500 year old fortified Spanish colonial city
  • Go inside the city’s cathedral and the island’s most important religious site

Full description

Enjoy a guided history walking tour suitable for all ages to some of Old San Juan's most notable landmarks. Learn more about the history of Puerto Rico, its ties to the United States, and its rich Spanish, Taino Indian, and West African Heritage. Begin your exploration of Old San Juan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a stop outside La Casa Estrecha, one of the narrowest houses in the Western hemisphere. Then, enter La Catedral de San Juan Bautista which is Puerto Rico’s grandest religious building. Discover some parts of some of the city’s impressive defensive system, namely its historic walls, the only remaining entrance door at La Puerta de San Juan, and Fortaleza. Gain a greater understanding of Puerto Rican history with your knowledgeable local guide.

Includes

  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Opportunities to buy water, and ice cream (at your own cost)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips
  • Food

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with low level of fitness

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Meeting point

Meet at Plazoleta Rafael Carrion, Old San Juan. It's on the corner of San Justo Street and Recinto Sur Streets and some points of reference are Carli's Fine Bistro & Jazz and the Banco Popular Building (a grey, 12-story building).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Umbrella

Not allowed

  • Video recording
  • Short skirts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
  • Walking sticks
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • See-through clothing
  • Swimwear
  • Crutches
  • Bare feet
  • Walking frames
  • Intoxication

Know before you go

  • The tour includes visits to churches. Please dress accordingly
  • Please use your best judgment and bring along items that can help cover exposed chests and wear the appropriate length of shorts/skirts
  • The tour operates in rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 288 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Erik – United StatesNovember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
Nahiomy was our knowledgeable guide for our San Juan Old Town tour. Always checking in with the group to see if the pace or heat was ok. Recommend highly.
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Christian – United StatesNovember 21, 2024  – Verified booking
I would rate the tour with all the stars Claudia was very informative I learn so much about the history of Puerto Rico. We had an awesome time if you’re doing the walking tour make sure you pick Claudia amazing tour guide and she carries rain coats in her back pack lol…
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Bryan – GermanyNovember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
Hands down our Tour Guide Ricardo explained the history about Puerto Rico very Well and for everyone to understand. If i come again i will Book a guided tour again!
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Product ID: 409812

Activity provider:Flavors of San Juan

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