Private Tour of Old San Juan | 4 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Certified professional and local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks

Overview

Experience San Juan the best possible way...through a private tour. Focus on what you are most excited about. Learn about the history and the untold secrets of this wonderful place and get to know the forts, churches, plazas, cafes, museums, and local flora/fauna. It's not like a college lecture. . . is more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local person. Feel like a local and walk at your own pace, taking breaks when you want. Have a wonderful day in San Juan, Puerto Rico!

Itinerary

  • Old San Juan

    We will tour the city

    2 hours

  • Plaza Colon (Pass By)

    On the entrance of Old San Juan. With the statue of Christopher Columbus.

  • Castillo De San Cristobal

    Impressive!!! The largest fort built on the hemisphere. We can explore some of it's hidden secrets like tunnels, dungeons, military strategies and more.

    40 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Interesting community outside of the city walls, where the video of "Despacito" was recorded. We'll see it from above.

  • Plaza del Quinto Centenario

    Built in 1992 as a way to commemorate the 500 anniversary of the encounter between 2 worlds. We can stop and take pictures.

    15 minutes

  • N/A

    Very interested monument to honor our pre-historic ancestors.

    5 minutes

  • Iglesia de San Jose (Pass By)

    Built in 1532, is considered one of the oldest churches in the hemisphere. It was restored recently. Let us know if you want to see it on the inside.

  • Plaza de San Jose (Pass By)

    With the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon.

  • Calle del Cristo (Pass By)

    Believed to be one of the first streets to be paved on the hemisphere. Part of the shopping district of Old San Juan, and home to some of our most important historic buildings.

  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass By)

    Let us know if you want to go inside. Considered the oldest cathedral in the hemisphere. Built in 1521. Houses the remains of Juan Ponce de Leon (our first Governor) and our land lady.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Our first nuns convent (1652) is now a high class hotel. Let us know if you want to go inside.

  • La Puerta de San Juan (Pass By)

    Used to be the main entrance into the city, and into the Hemisphere.

  • La Rogativa (Pass By)

    Monument to honor the women who repelled the British invasion of 1797.

  • Save A Gato (Pass By)

    Our cat sanctuary, with more than 250 cats.

  • Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass By)

    Chapel to honor a miracle that supposedly happened on 1753.

  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina (Pass By)

    The oldest executive mansion in the hemisphere. Still in use.

  • Calle del Cristo (Pass By)

    "Umbrella street". Popular picture spot as the First Lady often hangs umbrellas.

  • Plaza de Armas (Pass By)

    Our main town squre.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    San Juan City Hall

  • Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico (Pass By)

    Puerto Rico State Department

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
  • It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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71 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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Wonderful Day In Puerto Rico

Published on Dec, 2021

Javier was a wonderful guide, planning an interesting day for my whole family ages 12 to 52 on our first trip to Puerto Rico. He is extremely professional and exceptionally knowledgeable.

Great walking tour.

Published on Aug, 2021

Fantastic waking tour of Old San Juan. Our guide Christian was super knowledgeable, but most importantly easy to get along with and really relaxed. We ended up having lunch together at the end of the tour. This is a great option if you want to go a little deeper into the history of PR in general, and especially if you want to have candid discussions about the current state of affairs in PR, and broader discussions that are not available on a cookie cutter tour. My kids were pretty engaged the whole time, which speaks volumes. Definitely recommend a private tour.

Old San Juan tour

Published on Jun, 2021

Javier was right on time and was very knowledgeable. He kept a pace that we were all comfortable with. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.

Great start to Puerto Rico vacation

Published on Apr, 2021

Javier was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about a wide range of the history of Puerto Rico, architecture, religious heritage, as well as many current political and social issues. He is clearly passionate about giving a great experience. We enjoyed our walk of Old San Juan and sipping pina coladas with him at Barachina. We even got to see his home while on the tour. Highly recommend.

Amazing tour guide and person!

Published on Feb, 2021

Javier is by far the best guide in Old San Juan. We heard this from local passers by all throughout our tour. He is highly educated too. We benefitted from his amazing knowledge not just of the city and its buildings but of the historical events that shaped the city, its political framework and cultural aspects too. Javier guides with a refined yet very laid back approach. We never felt rushed and he didn't end the tour right on the clock. He has a lovely and warm demeanor and is a genuinely sweet guy. We loved him! It should also be noted that he charges per tour and not per person! He is much more affordable than his agency tour operator competitors. Highly recommend.

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