Old San Juan 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour
Trace Old San Juan’s colonial past with a local guide
Duration
2 Hours
Includes
Guide, one fort admission
Highlights
Explore Old San Juan’s colonial history, architecture, and cultural landmarks with an expert local guide. Follow the Paseo de la Princesa toward La Fortaleza and discover the sights that shaped the city.
- Walk the Paseo de la Princesa toward La Fortaleza, Puerto Rico’s governor’s residence
- See San Juan Gate, built in 1520 to guard the harbor
- View Castillo San Felipe del Morro and learn about its 1539 origins
- Discover San José Church, El Convento Hotel, and the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Entrance fee to one fort
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Requires walking uphill on some streets
- Complete a waiver before joining
- Transportation is not included in the listed price; an additional fee applies when included
- Have ship docking, disembarkation, and reboarding times ready if arriving by cruise ship
Cancellation Policy
Regular group tours: cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full deposit refund. Private tours: cancel 72 hours before start for groups under 10, 7 days for groups of 11–39, or 14 days for groups of 40+ for a full deposit refund. If the 4-person minimum is not met, you'll be offered alternatives or a full refund.
FAQs
Children ages 0–5 join free. Select a child ticket for each child when booking.
No refunds are provided for late arrivals or no-shows on the Old San Juan walking tour.
The tour includes walking uphill on some streets and is not suitable if you cannot walk uphill.
Meeting details
Banco Popular Headquarters Building, 206 Calle Tetuán, Old San Juan, PR 00901