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San Salvador Half Day Guided Walking Tour

3.4 (7 reviews) 4 hours
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San Salvador Half Day Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

discover San Salvador on foot! the best way to get to know the historic center of the salvadoran capital, during our visit we will take a tour of the main squares, majestic monuments, the national theater and its French architecture, the street market and seasonal fruit displays, the national palace, Metropolitan Cathedral and its crypt, El Rosario Church... and then finish our tour with a demonstration of the best gourmet coffee in all of San Salvador at Fulanos Café.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 25 people
People per booking
1–25
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Natural Trekking Central America

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: guide service

Not included

  • Not included: Private transportation
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Cuscatlan Park

    30 min

    Located within the facilities of Parque Cuscatlan. It consists of an 85 meter long wall, made of black granite, containing the engraved names of at least 25,000 victims of the Salvadoran Civil War.

  2. Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador

    45 min

    Center of faith and largest religious pilgrimage in El Salvador, in whose crypt rests the remains of Archbishop Romero, Archbishop martyr of El Salvador

  3. Iglesia El Rosario

    35 min Admission not included

    the hidden jewel of the salvadoran capital, with its rainbow stained glass windows and its peculiar architecture, invites you to make a mandatory visit

  4. Stop 4

    45 min

    At this point you can enjoy the best coffee in the entire historic center, and learn about the country's history from a cup of export quality coffee.

  5. National Theater San Salvador

    15 min Admission not included

    Built in 1923, with imported materials and capacity for 4,000 spectators, it stands out for its French design. A jewel that you cannot miss on our visit!

  6. National Palace

    15 min Admission not included

    An architectural jewel that from 1911 housed the 3 main powers of the state until 1973. Its French design and its thematic rooms should be highlighted!

  7. Mercado Nacional de Artesanias

    one hour

    The souvenirs you are looking for! Then we will visit the street market and delve into the daily life of the inhabitants of the Historic Center of San Salvador! Something you can't miss!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We start the activity from the steps of the front the metropolitan cathedral, all tours must be 10 minutes before we start the tour

End point

  • the tour ends at the cafe fulanos historic center, located behind the metropolitan cathedral

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

3.4 out of 5 · 7 reviews
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