About this experience
Experience San Juan the best possible way...through a private tour. Focus on what you are most excited about. Learn about the history and the untold secrets of this wonderful place and get to know the forts, churches, plazas, cafes, museums, and local flora/fauna. It's not like a college lecture. . . is more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local person. Feel like a local and walk at your own pace, taking breaks when you want. Have a wonderful day in San Juan, Puerto Rico!
This tour includes the entrance into the forts (El Morro and/or San Cristobal). Most of the tour companies don't have the authorization to go inside.
Most companies believe in mass-production. We don't. We'll customize the tour for you.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
- It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
What is included
- Entrance into San Cristobal Fort, and/or El Morro Fort.
- Certified professional and local guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Optional
Itinerary and highlights
We will tour the city
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.
Interesting community outside of the city walls, where the video of "Despacito" was recorded.
We'll see it from above.
Built in 1992 as a way to commemorate the 500 anniversary of the encounter between 2 worlds. We can stop and take pictures.
Very interested monument to honor our pre-historic ancestors.
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
Meeting and pickup information
- Next to the "I ❤️ SJ" sign.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Private Tours of Old San Juan
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
- Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
- It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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