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San Juan Highlights: Private Driving Tour

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Enjoy a personal and private introduction to the City of San Juan, the second-oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas and the oldest under US jurisdiction on this 2.5-hour sightseeing tour. Climb aboard a comfortable black vehicle and explore the highlights of the city. See Old San Juan's Historic District from a visit to historical landmark El Convento Hotel, to admiring the beauty of the National Parks El Morro and San Cristobal plus drive by iconic locations like the Capitol Building, the Financial District, Santurce, the modern Condado and Isla Verde up to the cultural Piñones area.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Car seat or booster seat (must be requested upon booking or confirming reservation)
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Additional passengers fee of $30.00 per person (up to 14 persons)
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Pick up available only in San Juan. Additional fee starting at 150.00 for pick up in the towns of Rio Grande, Fajardo and Dorado, subject to availability.

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Old San Juan

Experience the must-see highlights of San Juan on this guided, sightseeing driving tour.Ride in style thru the Old City neighborhood and see historical landmarks such as San Cristobal, El Morro Fort, El Convento, Plaza del Quinto Centenario, San Juan Bautista Cathedral among others. Stop for a photo with your favorite president at the world-famous Presidential Boardwalk, or a run up the Steps at the Capital Building.Old San Juan - the historical part of the city, home to most historic attractions, galleries and museums.  This is where the tour begins and you can spend a reasonable amount of time in order to take in its charm.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Convention Boulevard

International Convention Center District - home of the new Convention Center, which includes a fountain that plays traditional Puerto Rican music and Occidental classical music, an outdoor café, and the Convention Hotel & Casino.  The brand new Distrito T Mobile is located within this area. Offering from restaurant options, shopping, and hotels to nightlife among other forms of entertainment such as music hall and movie theater and urban zip line .
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Placita de Santurce

Santurce - an important historical and cultural part of the Capital, and trendy place to hang among locals. Has two art museums, a performing arts center, and small theaters around the neighborhood. Mostly famous for its urban art murals and the popular Marketplace (La Placita), which brims with great food, music and atmosphere on the evenings.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Condado Beach (pass by)

We will also pass by • Miramar - a residential area near El Condado, known for wealthy and historical houses. • El Condado - this upscale residential neighborhood is also the beach resort part of the city and has many hotels and restaurants along its main thoroughfare, Ashford Ave.
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Isla Verde (pass by)

Drive will continue towards Isla Verde - located actually in the adjacent municipality of Carolina, within the larger metro area. It is closest to the international airport and has great beaches, hotels and parks.
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Playa Pinones

Piñones - popular coastal area in the town of Loiza, known for it's typical fritters, Puerto Rican cuisine and seafood; and culturally, where our strongest African heritage lays. Here you will have the opportunity to stop for more picture opportunities and/or grab a fritter or snack (at own expense).
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Car seat or booster seats are available free of cost, must advise at moment of booking
  • If pickup is at the pier, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: cruise name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time, cell phone number or email
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Juan Highlights: Private Driving Tour?

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). 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Car seat or booster seat (must be requested upon booking or confirming reservation)
  • Pickup and drop-off at Hotel/port and selected areas of San Juan
  • Transportation in black vehicle
  • Professional Local Certified Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Additional passengers fee of $30.00 per person (up to 14 persons)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Car seat or booster seats are available free of cost, must advise at moment of booking
  • If pickup is at the pier, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the time of booking: cruise name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time, cell phone number or email
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Wheelchair friendly/accessible - if assistance is required, the passenger must provide their own carer
  • - Guide will only wait 15 minutes after confirmed pick up time. If you have bigger delay this time will be deducted from your tour total duration of 2.5 hours.

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