Discover Old San Juan: A Private Half-Day Tour
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£176
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4h 0 mins · 5.0 (3)
Step into the soul of Puerto Rico with this customizable private tour of Old San Juan. With comfortable transportation and a flexible itinerary, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace.
Explore El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offer a glimpse into Puerto Rico’s colonial past.
Feel the Culture Learn about Puerto Rican music, food, and traditions as you stroll through cobblestone streets.
Connect with Nature: Discover the local flora and fauna that thrive in this tropical urban oasis.
Your Tour, Your Way Whether you prefer to walk the colorful streets or relax in the vehicle, this tour is tailored to you. Perfect for first-time visitors or returning travelers who want a deeper, more personal experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Half-day private tour with hotel pickup and transportation
- Visit El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts
Fully customizable to match your pace and preferences
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- PRIVATE_TRANSPORTATION
- WIFI_ONBOARD
- Certified professional and local guide
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- We will tour the city (2h 0min)
- On the entrance of Old San Juan. With the statue of Christopher Columbus.
- 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 min) Admission included
- Built in 1992 as a way to commemorate the 500 anniversary of the encounter between 2 worlds. We can stop and take pictures. (15 min)
- Very interested monument to honor our pre-historic ancestors. (5 min)
- 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.
- With the statue of Juan Ponce de Leon.
- 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.
- 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.
- Our first nuns convent (1652) is now a high class hotel. Let us know if you want to go inside.
- Used to be the main entrance into the city, and into the Hemisphere.
- Monument to honor the women who repelled the British invasion of 1797.
- Our cat sanctuary, with more than 250 cats.
- Chapel to honor a miracle that supposedly happened on 1753.
- The oldest executive mansion in the hemisphere. Still in use.
- "Umbrella street". Popular picture spot as the First Lady often hangs umbrellas.
- Our main town squre.
- San Juan City Hall
- Puerto Rico State Department
- By request. Parking might be an issue.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Private Tours of Old San Juan
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
- Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 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
- Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 4 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.