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Activity San Salvador, El Salvador

Panoramic tour of San Salvador and Historic Center

2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Panoramic tour of San Salvador and Historic Center

About this activity

You will have a unique experience visiting the historic center of San Salvador. You will have the company of a certified guide knowledgeable about the history and culture of the country. You will see the main monuments, buildings, trade centers and some government institutions.

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At a glance

Duration
2–4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by
Vanav Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Admission cost at El Rosario Church
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Admission fee to the national palace

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Breakfast
  • Not included: Dinner
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Entrance fee to other establishments or buildings in the area

Itinerary

  1. National Palace

    40 min Admission included

    The national palace is a building that housed the three powers of the Salvadoran state for several decades. In it you can find rooms of importance and delicate architectural and artistic touches.

  2. Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador

    40 min

    The metropolitan cathedral of San Salvador is the main catholic temple of the country whose construction lasted almost fifty years, it is a historical building and of religious devotion. In it is the mausoleum of San Óscar Romero, the first Salvadoran saint and was killed in 1980.

  3. Plaza Barrios

    15 min

    Historic square where we will know its importance for the Salvadoran population.

  4. National Theater San Salvador

    10 min

    We will see this architectural jewel of the twentieth century, currently in use and that has cultural importance. In front of the theater we will see Francisco Morazán square that according to Salvadoran history was the first monument in the city

  5. Plaza Libertad

    10 min

    Where San Salvador was founded in 1545.

  6. Iglesia El Rosario

    30 min Admission not included

    Considered one of the most beautiful jewels of Salvadoran architecture. It was the place of the foundation of the first cathedral.

  7. San Salvador

    Passing by

    We will make a panoramic visit to the residential areas, we will see important buildings and monuments.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Gerardo Barrios Square in front of the National Palace

End point

  • Gerardo Barrios Square in front of the National Palace

Pickup points

  • Hotel Gardenia Inn
  • Novo Hotel & Suite
  • Hotel Shagul
  • Villa Serena San Benito
  • Hotel Bellerive
  • Morrison Hotel San Salvador
  • Hotel Alameda
  • Hotel Armonia Hostal
  • Plaza Hotel & Suites
  • Hotel Puerto Bus
  • Hotel Mediterraneo Plaza
  • Arbol de Fuego Eco-Hotel

and 55 more pickup points

We pick up at any hotel in San Salvador, airport and surroundings with an extra charge.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Panoramic tour of San Salvador and Historic Center

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