About this experience
Go at your own pace, anytime, on this location-aware, smartphone-guided historic San Juan walking tour.
On our historic adventure, you will walk the cobblestone streets of old San Juan and discover its story. The app guides you step by step. Feel free to put your phone in your pocket and walk the whole tour looking up.
You’ll see and learn about the oldest churches in America, plazas, Spanish architecture, historic city gates, chapels of miracles, fountains, doors, statues, and of course you’ll see a few amazing views.
This tour is guided by your smartphone and our company's patented technology. Go anytime and at your own pace. The tour never expires.
After you take it in person you'll unlock a virtual tour to listen to anytime after you go home. It never expires. It's your tour!
At a glance
- Duration: 55 min–1 hr 15 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 55 min–1 hr 15 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
- Tour of San Juan on our walking tour app. The Tour never expires, go anytime
- Location aware experience. The app guides you step by step, put your phone in your pocket.
- Explore the city streets and historic spots of San Juan anytime, at your own pace
- After the in person tour you will unlock a virtual tour to listen to anytime.
Not included
- No food, drink, admissions or in person guide, it's all outside on the app
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts at the Fuentes Raices Fountain were you'll hear about the history of San Juan, the people, the fountain, and see the bay! From here you'll be guided along the the Paseo de La Princesa and then through the streets of Old San Juan discovering it's stories and history.
The tour ends at the historic, healing, and photo perfect. church of Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud. This is also next to the overlook and pigeon park, a great hidden spot to visit.
The tour walks along the Paseo de La Princesa, just on the waters edge, and tells the story of the people that lived here before the Spanish settled, and the history of how the Spanish came here.
The tour walks through the Gate of San Juan and you'll hear it's history, how it was built and the people that walked through it.
The tour goes to the Plazuela La Rogativa to see some of the best statues in the city. You'll learn the story of these statues, how they saved the city from certain destruction, and the story of the artist who built it.
The tour stops at the oldest church, Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, and you'll hear about Ponce De Leon, famous characters, what's inside and how it got it's name.
The tour stops at the Plaza San José where you'll see the san jose church, and the statue of Ponce De Leon. You'll learn the history of both and their impact on the land.
You'll see the famous Puerto Rican Flag Door, and learn about the flag, it's meaning, and why it's now black and white.
The tour then stops at the famous Plaza de Armas, one of the best spots in the city to stop and rest, grab a coffee, or take in the sites. You'll learn about the fountain, buildings and more!
You will walk down part of C. de la Fortaleza, the famous street for food and shopping. The tour will point out a few famous spots and suggest dishes you can try.
Also known as Umbrella street, this is a nice spot for pics!
Meeting and pickup information
- The tour starts at the Fuentes Raices Fountain, you'll hear the history of San Juan. From here you'll be guided along the the Paseo de La Princesa and then through the streets of Old San Juan. Please get the WalknTours app and follow the directions in the ticket. Parking: La Puntilla Parking
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- WalknTours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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