About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
What is included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Certified professional and local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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.
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
By request. Parking might be an issue.
Meeting and pickup information
- Will pick you up on a van (Ford Transit) or minivan (Toyota Sienna). Pickups outside of the San Juan Metropolitan Area might need an additional pickup fee.
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 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Pickups outside of the San Juan Metropolitan Area might need an additional pickup fee.
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What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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