Old San Juan Tour in Spanish

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About this activity

Walk with me through my Old San Juan on the only tour you will find offered only in Spanish. For English you must send us a message before booking to check availability. Usually English starts at 9:30am. The 12:30pm tour is in Spanish. Make sure you bought the right one. Old San Juan is the oldest city on the island of Puerto Rico. You will learn about its history, legends, secrets and more. It is also the second oldest city in the Americas. It has been more than 500 years since its founding. The city was built and protected by walls and defended by pirates and privateers who sought to occupy it.

We started our walking tour from Plaza Colon. We will walk through the cobblestone streets and colorful buildings. We will learn about the churches, monuments, castles, architecture, culture etc...our mission is to fall in love with our island and have a beautiful time.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Daniel Rivera Viruet

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water

Itinerary

San Juan

15 min

Plaza Colon is the meeting place. Here we start with a brief introduction. You will also learn the reason why Spain built a walled city in the 1500s.
Parroquia San Francisco de Asis

10 min

Church founded in 1756. You will learn about its history and other interesting details. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
Castillo De San Cristobal

10 min

The largest castle built in America to defend the city. They will learn from their History.

(WE DO NOT ENTER THE CASTLE) You can visit them after finishing the tour. It has an entrance fee.
Calle San Sebastian

10 min

Walk through the Cobblestone Streets and Colorful Buildings. San Sebastian Street is where the largest Festival in Puerto Rico is celebrated in January.
La Puerta de la Bandera

10 min

They will learn about the Flag of Puerto Rico and the changes it has gone through. You can also take photos here.
Church of Saint Joseph

5 min

Second oldest Church in Puerto Rico 1532. You will learn about its History. We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

Passing by

An old cemetery located on the edge of the beach and near the Castillo del Morro. They will learn from their History.
Cuartel de Ballaja

10 min

Place where Spanish soldiers lived. They will learn from their history,

Bathroom stop if available.
Castillo San Felipe del Morro

10 min

Castle built in 1539 to defend the entrance to the bay. They will learn from their history. (WE DO NOT ENTER THE CASTLE) You can visit it after the tour. It has an entrance fee.
Plaza del Quinto Centenario

10 min

Plaza built in 1992 celebrating the 500 years of the discovery of America. They will learn about its history and the details it hides. This is where the Telluric Totem made by the great artist Jaime Suarez is located.
La Puerta de San Juan

Passing by

The door of San Juan Bautista. It was one of the main gates of the walled city. You will learn about its history and interesting details.
La Rogativa

15 min

Walk with a view of SanJuan Bay. From here you can see part of Juan Ponce de Leon's house. They will learn about the Rogation.
Casa Blanca Museum

Passing by

House of Juan Ponce de León 1521. You will learn about its History. We don't enter the house. You can visit it after the tour. It has an entrance fee.
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

Passing by

Oldest church in Puerto Rico 1521. You will learn about its history and other details.

We only enter if it is empty or few people. We cannot interrupt people who are praying.
Calle De La Fortaleza

5 min

Learn from its History. This is the main street of Old SanJuan. There are many shops, restaurants, crafts, galleries etc…
Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud

10 min

Learn from its History and End of the tour. From here you can continue walking along Fortaleza Street to have lunch or visit shops.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We start in Plaza Colon. This Plaza has a statue of Christopher Columbus. You must arrive early as we are punctual. I recommend taxi/uber to get there. If you bring a vehicle, you can park in the Doña Fela Parking lot near Plaza Colon. You must be at the Plaza 15 minutes before starting.

End point

We start in Plaza Colon. This Plaza has a statue of Christopher Columbus. You must arrive early as we are punctual. I recommend taxi/uber to get there. If you bring a vehicle, you can park in the Doña Fela Parking lot near Plaza Colon. You must be at the Plaza 15 minutes before starting.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.