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Old San Juan Historical Tour with Transportation & Fort Visit

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

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

What's Included

  • Bottled water 1 Bottled water per guest
  • Entrance to San Cristobal Fort
  • One-way transfer from select hotels in Condado, Isla Verde and Miramar
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    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    Pickup is available only from the hotels listed in the pickup options. Guests staying in Old San Juan can meet us at Plaza Colón at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.

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    Meeting point

    Plaza Colón
    San Juan, 00916, Puerto Rico

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

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    Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

    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
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Old San Juan

    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
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    45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Castillo San Felipe del Morro

    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
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    La Puerta de San Juan

    The gate is 16 feet tall and 20 feet thick and leads you to the romantic Paseo La Princesa.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • 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.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old San Juan Historical Tour with Transportation & Fort Visit?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5229P6

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • Bottled water1 Bottled water per guest
    • Entrance to San Cristobal Fort
    • One-way transfer from select hotels in Condado, Isla Verde and Miramar
    • Local guide

    Additional Info

    Activity name

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • 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.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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