Old San Juan Walking Tour & San Cristobal Fort
Explore beyond the fort walls with a certified guide
Duration
5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 13 people
Includes
Guide, entry fees, water
Highlights
Discover Puerto Rico's past on a guided walking tour through Old San Juan. Explore the city's history and architecture at street level, with a guide to bring its stories into focus.
Itinerary
- We will start with an early pick-up at your lodging to head to the quintessential town of Old San Juan, considered one of the oldest in America, and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Beginning with a sightseeing drive, including picture stops, will give you the chance to appreciate the landmarks of the Capitol Building, San Cristobal Fort and El Morro Fort.
- Then as we began the walking tour, you will learn about Old San Juan’s fascinating history, unique forts, the city walls, the impressive architecture and admire its cobblestones streets and charming colorful houses, surrounded by amazing views to the San Juan Bay.
- Now with a better insight of Old San Historical Site, will enter the San Cristobal Fort for a guided tour about the importance of its defense system against military attacks throughout the centuries. This is one of the few tours and companies to include a certified tour guide accompanying you inside the forts for a more in-depth experience.
- After all this exploration is time to have a well-deserved authentic lunch and a little bit of shopping time (half hour) before returning to your hotel.
What's Included
- Certified driver and guide
- Park admission and entrance fees
- Water
- Pickup and drop-off at the property in Old San Juan, Condado, or Isla Verde
Important details
- Ages 2+ only
- Requires walking uphill and downhill, including stretches in the sun. The tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals require advance notice because others in the group may have asthma or allergies
- Lunch is not included in the listed price; you'll cover its cost separately. Optional gratuities are also not included
- Pickup outside the main metropolitan areas may incur an additional transfer fee, which is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 48 hours before the tour starts for a full refund minus transaction costs or credit card fees. No refund for cancellations 48 hours or less before the start. If the tour is canceled because the minimum number of travelers isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.
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FAQs
Your guide speaks English and Spanish, and the tour may be conducted bilingually.
The group is limited to 13 travelers.
Lunch is around three hours after pickup. Bring snacks if you have dietary restrictions.
Related locations
Castillo San Cristóbal
Admission includedStanding at the edge of Old San Juan, Castillo San Cristóbal rises in tiers of golden sandstone above the Atlantic. Dry moats, sentry boxes, and cannon-lined walls speak to the fortress's role as the largest Spanish fortification ever built in the Americas. Walking through Castillo San Cristóbal, you move between sunlit plazas and cool underground tunnels where soldiers once kept watch. The salt air and the rumble of waves below make the history feel immediate rather than distant.
