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Old San Juan Private 3-Hr Walking History Tour - San Juan

Old San Juan Private 3-Hr Walking History Tour

San Juaneasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for people with average fitness who are comfortable walking on uneven surfaces for a few hours.

Overview

Discover Old San Juan’s hidden stories on a private 3-hour walking tour. Explore colonial streets, historic forts, and secret plazas with an expert guide by your side.

City Tour
History Tour
Sightseeing Tour
Walking Tour
Carolina, Carolina

Old San Juan Whispers of Times: Private 3-Hr Tour Sightseeing and Walking Experience

From $179 • For all ages!

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About This Adventure

Experience the beauty of the Old San Juan

Rates

Person: $179

Duration

3 hrs

About

Experience our nation America’s oldest city in the most efficient series of experiences covering as much ground as a 6 to 8 hour walking tour, and at the same time avoid the heat, sweating and unfogiving uphill walks in one of our distinctive Old San Juan driving tours in the comodity of your own private vehicle. In this series of experiences your driver and personal guide will drive you through Old San Juan, Santurce and/or Condado depending on your choice of tour, and back to the pickup spot, or any spot you might choose as final destination with in the route.

If our 1 hour sightseeing experience is a must do to anyone wanting to explore the city, this 3 hour experience is the ideal one to learn in a more detailed way and make several stops for pictures and walk some of the most important landmarks.

This 3 hour experience is in the middle of our Old San Juan experiences and it will let you avoid wasting hours looking for the landmarks and main buildings when choosing to walk in to the city to discover it’s historic richness. In it you will get the city’s story in more relaxed way and will learn about the main buildings and landmarks while slowly driving through the narrow streets of our historic walled city and making at least 6 stops in the way.

Your VIP driver and guide will take you through a journey in time, where you will discover how we, fellow american citizens to those in the 50 states, lived 405 years of struggles with Spain, how we have flourished after becoming part of USA and how you can help us stop inequality so we can become first class citizens and stop being considered an alien and uncivilized race by the territorial clauses of the 1930’s wich still rule us as a territory and property of the USA.

Among other things you will:

  • Get a professionally curated and proven experience that guarantees you the most out of your time and money.
  • Be picked up and dropped off in Condado so you do not have to get a taxi or Uber to go to Old SJ and then guess where to find your guide.
  • Get a fully bilingual professional guide guide during all the experience.
  • Locate, see and learn about the 17 most important buildings and landmarks in Old San Juan.
  • Learn about the history of the city and how was Puerto Rico under spanish ruling.
  • Learn how Puerto Rico became a territory of our nation, USA, and how we have flourished since 1898.
  • Save your precious vacation time avoiding the guessing to find the main landmarks in the city.
  • Avoid the long hours walking up and down hill and sweating under the Caribbean sun.
  • Elevate your overall Puerto Rico experience enjoying the personal service you deserve.
  • Receive our exclusive Top 10 things to do in Puerto Rico Bucketlist.

Included

Air-conditioned Vehicle Bottled Water English Speaking Professional Tour Guide

Not Included

Tips

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes

Cobblestone streets and uneven pavements require sturdy, comfortable footwear to enjoy the tour fully.

Bring sun protection

The Caribbean sun can be strong; sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are recommended even on cloudy days.

Stay hydrated

Carry a reusable water bottle to keep hydrated as the walking tour covers several outdoor locations.

Carry a small backpack

A small daypack helps you keep essentials like water, camera, and sunscreen handy without hassle.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Caribbean coqui frogs often heard in quiet courtyards
  • Feral pigeons commonly seen fluttering above the plazas

History

Old San Juan is one of the oldest settlements in the Americas, originally established in 1521 by Spanish colonists as a strategic military and trading port.

Conservation

Efforts to preserve Old San Juan focus on protecting its historic architecture and managing foot traffic to minimize wear on the centuries-old cobblestone streets.

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Adventure Hotspots in San Juan

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable Walking Shoes

Essential

Necessary for navigating Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets safely and comfortably.

Sun Hat

Essential

Protects your head and face from the strong Caribbean sun during summer months.

summer specific

Reusable Water Bottle

Essential

Stay hydrated throughout the walking tour by carrying water in a refillable bottle.

Light Rain Jacket

Useful in spring when light rain showers are common, keeping you dry without overheating.

spring specific