Puerto Rico · HISTORY TOURS IN OLD SAN JUAN
Every trip has one free day too few. These 11 history tours in Old San Juan justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Explore Old San Juan at sunset with a guide, historic plazas, colonial buildings, cathedral, forts, and practical food tips.
“Our guide, was very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us. I learned a lot about the history and architectures of Old San Juan. He also offered a lot of insight into Puerto Rico culture.”
Walk Old San Juan from Plaza Darsenas to El Morro with a bilingual guide, historic landmarks, fort access, views, and practical tips.
“Maria was so kind, knowledgeable and helpful, very friendly and funny, we recommend her for anyone! We had plain of time to walk around the Old San Juan!”
Explore Old San Juan’s forts, churches, city gate, views, shopping, and local dining on a guided half-day tour with transport.
“Great tour guide, very knowledgeable about the different places of San Juan and Old San Juan. Not bad amount of walking.”
Explore Old San Juan’s churches, plazas, and 500 years of history on a small-group walking tour with local guides.
“Excellent early morning Kayak tour with Amanda! We spotted Manatee and Star Fish- top on our list! Highly recommend this for an up close look of the bay with a slice of history included as well.”
Walk Old San Juan with historian Dr. José Morales, exploring forts, churches, plazas, local culture, and Puerto Rico’s past.
“Jose's wealth of historical information was very interesting. He offered many insights to the history and culture of Puerto Rico. We enjoyed a stop for a limber! Jose was open to questions and even offered a few a lof his favorite local eateries at the end of the tour. We could have listened to him for an additional 2 hours:-)”
Ride a private Can-Am UTV through San Juan, from Ocean Park and Isla Verde to El Morro, La Placita, and Old San Juan.
“Our tour guide Daniel was one of the best tour guides we have come across in a long time. He is very passionate about the culture of Puerto Rico and provided great information to help us learn about the area. The only reason I did not give 5 Read more”
Review of Old San Juan Walks, visiting El Morro and San Cristobal with Uncle J, including costs, walking demands, history, and practical tips.
“Uncle J was a wealth of information. With him being our guide we learned a lot more about the castles. We admired that he could walk three hours in Puerto Rico in a period soldier uniform. It was a plus that he contacted us through WhatsApp before the tour so we were clear on all aspects of the tour.”
Explore Old San Juan with a private guide, historic forts, cobblestone streets, flexible pacing, and local stories in three hours.
“Our guide, Javier, was very personable and informative. There were only our family of 3 on this tour, and Javier was very accommodating when it came to directing us through what WE were interested in seeing...as well as sprinkling in the sigRead more”
Explore Old San Juan on foot, enter San Cristobal Castle, hear Puerto Rican history, and finish with an empanada and drink for $49.
“Great tour with a lot of information about the military fortress in old san juan. Beautiful view of the beach from the observatory on top of the forte”
Explore San Cristóbal Castle and Old San Juan on a guided 150-minute walk with fort views, landmarks, local history, and a certified guide.
“The tour was very informative. We did not, however receive an empanada.”
Explore Old San Juan’s forts, plazas, legends, and colonial streets on a bilingual 2.5-hour group walking tour.
“Our host Juan was very knowledgeable and fun. I can honestly say I have a better appreciation for the history of Puerto Rico.”
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