Free walking tours in San Salvador

Maravillosa guía, entretenida y amena. Lo pasamos fenomenal

Isaac and Carlos were great! The tour was very informative and they were very accommodating, hospitable and respectful. Learned a lot about the history of San Salvador. Would book with them again :)

Erick brachte sehr viel Wissen in die Tour ein und zeigte mir Orte, die ich ohne Guide bestimmt nicht besucht/entdeckt hätte. Er ist sehr freundlich, nimmt sich Zeit und spricht sehr gut Englisch! 😊

It was amazing and my 11 year old enjoyed the tour as well. Dave did a phenomenal job, we all enjoyed the tour and learned so much.

Had a great time on the afternoon tour with Erick! It was a lovely time of day to walk around San Salvador, we grabbed some lunch at the market and took in the views at golden hour. He also recommended some fun bars for the evening. Would definitely recommend the afternoon tour if you’re in the city. Thanks Erick!

Dave is a Salvadorian who's fully in love with his country. He's knowledgeable, nice, smiley and patient. Thank you Dave!

My family was beyond thrilled with the tour provided by Dave! From the moment we met him, his enthusiasm, warmth, and deep passion for sharing the history and culture of El Salvador were clear. He didn’t just give us dates and facts—he painted a vivid picture of the country’s past and connected it beautifully to present-day life in San Salvador. His storytelling brought every site to life, and his ability to answer our questions with such knowledge and clarity made the experience feel personal and engaging. What truly impressed me was how he connected with everyone in our group, including my kids (8, 15, and 16). It’s not always easy to capture the attention of teenagers, but Dave kept them interested, involved, and even excited to learn. We all walked away with not just a better understanding of El Salvador’s history, but a real appreciation for its people, culture, and resilience. Thank you, Dave, for making our time in San Salvador unforgettable. We will be talking about this tour for years to come and recommend it to anyone visiting El Salvador—it’s an absolute must!

Dave was truly an amazing tour guide, taking the time to demonstrate his love for the country, the city, and the history of the Salvadoran people. We got to see some of the major highlights as well as discover some places few tourists would ever see. 5 stars!

Muy agradable visita guiada por el centro de San Salvador con Marielos. Es una guía muy amable que intenta trasmitir su amor por El Salvador y permite que los turistas conozcamos mejor, no solo lo que visitamos, sino al país y a su gente. Tuve la suerte de que hubo cancelación de última hora de los otros turistas y fue una visita privada para mí.

Exelente, lo pasé muy bien, y pude conocer muchas cosas de esta ciudad, muy buen trato, buena información, muy bueno.

Carlos was very friendly, informative and knowledgeable. He was able to answer all questions we asked and provided us with an enjoyable, insightful experience. Thank you Carlos!

Excelente tours! Erick es una Estrella , se adapta a las necesidades del recorrido.

What an interesting and amazing tour we had yesterday with Dave! Super welcoming, friendly and enthousiastic tour guide. We awere amazed by El/San Salvador’s history and Dave informed us about it in an extraordinary, enthousiastic manner. Must do activity for everyone visiting San Salvador!!! Book a tour with Dave :))))

Mercy fue mi guía en este tour, fui la única así que básicamente fue un tour privado y realmente lo disfruté, Mercy te hace sentir como si un amigo te llevara a conocer la ciudad, soy muy curiosa y tuvo mucha paciencia para contestar todas mis preguntas, platicamos hasta de opiniones personales, incluso nos sentamos a tomar un café en un lugar muy interesante y no tuvo problema en extender el tiempo del tour para que pudiera aprender más y degustar el café, muchas gracias por la buena onda Mercy!

I booked this tour last minute and I'm glad that i did. I was a little late to the tour due to some traffic, and Dave was kind enough to wait for me to start the tour. Dave was very passionate about his country. He taught us a lot about el salvador and took us around the city and showed us some cool sites and recommended some good spots for pupusas and horchata coffee. I will definitely recommend him as your tour guide! Also Dave was extremely fluent in english and spanish which was a plus, since i struggle with spanish. Please book him! You will not regret it.

I would recommend this tour without hesitation. I was the only person who had booked this day but I had a great time with Carlos. I learnt a lot about the past and recent history of El Salvador which I wouldn’t have been able to get from a guide book. I tried food which I wouldn’t have otherwise. Carlos was really informative and answered all my questions really well. I don’t always do walking tours as I have a short attention span but I wasn’t bored once on this!

Dave’s tour was awesome! We learned so much about El Salvador’s history and present day life, and had a great time throughout. He’s super knowledgeable, professional, and easy to talk to. Totally recommend!

Dave you were amazing! Absolutely mesmerising, you’d make a great stand up comedian! 😁 we loved the tour more than we could imagine, we learnt so much and your passion about your country shone through- I couldn’t recommend Dave enough book this tour now!

I had already heard good things but this tour did not disappoint. Dave lived through some of the recent violent history of El Salvador and he is passionate about explaining this past as well as showing visitors the almost miraculous rejuvenation which is in progress. We also got a brief summary of pre-Hispanic history at an excellent museum and he filled it all out with tips about where to eat and what to say as a local. Highly recommended.

The tour was informative. Our tour guide was amazing, flexible and enthusiastic! The time flew by so quickly! I highly recommend it and a good pair of walking shoes!

We had the absolute pleasure of exploring El Salvador with Dave as our guide, and we couldn’t have been more impressed. His deep knowledge of the country’s history, culture, and political landscape—both past and present—was truly eye-opening. We wandered through vibrant markets, soaked in the local atmosphere, and even paused for a fun ice cream break at McDonald's and ice cold horchata at the National Library of El Salvador. I Dave’s storytelling was rich and complete, and he made every moment feel meaningful. If you’re looking for a guide who’s insightful, engaging, and genuinely passionate about his country, ask for Dave. You won’t regret it.

One if the best walking tours we have done. Dave is a legend! So funny and knowledgeable! Would highly recommend this tour and any other tours Dave does!

Excelente guía. Muy recomendado 10/10

Excellent walking tour with my guide Marielos. She was friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions about the local customs, food and landmarks. Then I told her about other plans I had during my stay and she put me in contact with another driver tour guide that could help me. Awesome experience. I would highly recommend for travelers in San Salvador.

Excelente tour y trato por parte de nuestro guía. Lo recomendamos 100%