Old San Juan Tour in Spanish
5.0 / 5 · 15 traveler reviews
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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
Walk through the Cobblestone Streets and Colorful Buildings. San Sebastian Street is where the largest Festival in Puerto Rico is celebrated in January.
Stop 5
They will learn about the Flag of Puerto Rico and the changes it has gone through. You can also take photos here.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
An old cemetery located on the edge of the beach and near the Castillo del Morro. They will learn from their History.
Stop 8
Place where Spanish soldiers lived. They will learn from their history, Bathroom stop if available.
Stop 9
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.
Stop 10
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.
Stop 11
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.
Stop 12
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.
What’s included
- Bottled water
Meeting and pickup
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.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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