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Walk Through The Marvels Of Old San Juan In 4 Hours

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Walking

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Experience a delightful ode to unmatched Old San Juan. With half a millennium of groundwork on hand, allow us the privilege of presenting you our history in the context of the New Worlds’ conquest. 

Highlights
  • Visit the famous bronze statue in the Plazuela La Rogativa
  • Walk to one of the oldest cathedral of the United States- Catedral Metropolitana Basilica de San Juan Bautista 
  • Visit the oldest executive mansion still in continuous use-  La Fortaleza 
  • Hike to the cultural icon of Puerto Rico- Christ Chapel or Capilla de Cristo


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    • See how your certified tour guide will reveal marvels in Old San Juan.

    • Visit the old naval arsenal, continuing to Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to enter the old city through its historic San Juan Gate, believed to be standing since circa 1540.

    • Get inside the old city, and we will see Plazuela La Rogativa.

    • Go on to visit the Basilica Minor Cathedral San Juan Bautista, full of devotion, architecture, and art. Your guide will walk you through its history and mystique.

    • Learn about La Fortaleza, the official residence of Puerto Rico’s governor.

    • Take pictures of Christ Chapel, Pigeon Park, and La Casa Estrecha (the Narrowest House in the World) close by.

    • Finish our tour by stopping at Barrachina Restaurant, known as the place, that created the Piña Colada.


    Additional interactions include:

    • San Juan Cathedral (1528), the first place of worship.

    • La Fortaleza (1533), the oldest seat of government still in continuous use in the Americas.

    • San Juan Gate (1540) built as the original waterside access door.

    • Christ Chapel (1753) erected in recognition of a miracle.

    • Old Navy Arsenal (1792) built to serve as a permanent station for the fleet entrusted with the naval defence of San Juan.

    • La Princesa (1837 – 1965) built as a jailhouse, today Puerto Rico’s Tourism Company HQ.

    • La Rogativa (1971) commemorates the townspeople for their defence of San Juan from an attack from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1797.

What's Included

  • We provide complimentary pick-up and drop-off. Our interest is serving you and we, therefore, will contact you regarding the time and location. We ask that you are considerate of other guests. Please be there when we arrive at your scheduled pick-up.

  • Chilled bottled water.


What's Excluded

  • The cost of food and beverages.

Know before you go

  • This San Juan Done Right! is a walking tour. This structure provides you with an all-encompassing (3 hour) detailed experience of the city interior with complimentary pick-ups and drop-offs included. We advise you to wear comfortable shoes (no flip-flops), consider using sunblock, bring a hat or baseball cap and bring along water to stay hydrated during this walk.

  • San Juan Done Right! – Walking Tour: Experience a delightful ode to unmatched Old San Juan. With half a millennium of groundwork on hand, allow us the privilege of presenting you our history in the context of the New Worlds’ conquest. #SJDoneRight

Meeting Point

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 14 USD 60 Per Person

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USD 60 / person