Old San Juan Historical Tour with Transportation & Fort Visit
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Discover Old San Juan on a guided walking tour with a local guide and convenient one-way transportation from your hotel. Enjoy pickup from select San Juan-area hotels and travel comfortably to historic Old San Juan, where your walking tour begins. Explore colorful streets, historic plazas, colonial architecture, and iconic landmarks on foot. Visit Castillo San Cristóbal, with admission included, and learn about Puerto Rico’s history and culture. The walking tour ends in Old San Juan, allowing you to continue exploring the historic district on your own. Guests staying in Old San Juan can meet at the designated meeting point and join the walking tour directly. Highlights: One-way hotel pickup from select San Juan-area hotels Guided Old San Juan walking tour Tour ends in Old San Juan Castillo San Cristóbal admission included Complimentary bottled water Explore a historic Spanish fort See colorful streets, plazas, architecture, and city walls Led by a knowledgeable local guide
Your experience
Stop 1
It was built in 1521, destroyed by a storm, and later rebuilt in 1529. The Church was named a minor basilica by Pope Paul VI on January 25, 1978, at the request of Cardinal Luis Aponte Martínez, Archbishop of San Juan. It contains the remains of the explorer and conquistador Juan Ponce de León, as well as the martyr San Pío. It contains some relics such as those of the ornaments and vestments worn by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Puerto Rico in 1984. - Walking is included in the tour duration
Stop 2
2. Walk Uphill the Norzagaray Street and appreciate the fort that was built for protection of invaders. Be mesmerized with 500 years of history. - Walking is included in the tour duration
Stop 3
The Castillo San Felipe del Morro, or El Morro, was the second fort built on the islet of what is now Old San Juan and Puerta de Tierra
Stop 4
The gate is 16 feet tall and 20 feet thick and leads you to the romantic Paseo La Princesa.
What’s included
- Local guide
- Entrance to San Cristobal Fort
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Meeting and pickup
Go at Upper square of Plaza Colon, our Tour Guide with Green Polo Shirt will be awaiting
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Walking is included in the tour duration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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