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Old San Juan Free Walking Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Sara
Registered on June 16, 2021

The project was create after the hurricane María meanwhile Puerto Rico were facing one of the hardest situation of the decade. But in the middle the caos is where we can find the best moment to bloom. The people who run this project are local who love the culture and are passionate of the history of the island. The team is compose by people Who have studied history, literature, anthropology, cinematography et

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Enjoy a nice walking tour through Old San Juan the second oldest city in America and the oldest in the U.S.A. For centuries, the city of old San Juan was an important military base surrounded by a wall and three fortifications that protected it from enemy attack.

This tour invites you to see San Juan from a locals' perspective, learn the history of the forts and bastions, walk through the colorful houses, enjoy the island's eternal summer, and feel the essence and truth of Puerto Rico.

Itinerary:

  • San Cristobal fort
  • The wall
  • Bastion de las Palmas
  • The yellow house
  • Cristo Chapel
  • Fortaleza
  • Cathedral
  • Rogativa square
  • Tree of life (native stop)
  • San Felipe fort (el morro)
  • Cuartel Ballajá


- The meeting point will be on Colon Square

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  • Meeting point:
    Plaza Colón, Calle de la Fortaleza, S...
    Plaza Colón, Calle de la Fortaleza, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
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    Right next to the Columbus statue

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.86
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4.67
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4.8
Quality
4.71
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Soheib 27 Sep 2022
London

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Travelled alone - Sep 2022
Basically there was no tour at all , I had flight from Miami early morning just to attend the tour , I was waiting in Plaza colon for almost 1 hour in the heat and no one showed up, and they even did not answer my messages on the app. [ 27/09/2022] Very disappointed
Gaston 23 Aug 2022
Guayaquil

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Travelled in couple - Aug 2022
Todo bien. Muy ilustrativo
Michelle 27 Jun 2022
Pedro

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Travelled in family - Jun 2022
John was very knowledgeable. We had a large group and he made sure everyone got to experience it all. We stopped for restroom and water breaks, as well as refreshing snacks and hidden gems.
Lana 07 Jun 2022
Hollywood

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2022
Carmen was terrific! She was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about PR. We enjoyed our tour tremendously despite hot weather:)
Andrea 01 Jun 2022
Washington

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Travelled in couple - May 2022
Fredo was a fantastic guide to Old San Juan. He was a well of information and very upbeat, and he engaged with everyone on the tour, answering questions and making sure everyone kept up with the whole group. I would definitely recommend touring Old San Juan with him again, it was so much fun hearing about the city, the history, and the Taino culture and how much it influences Puerto Rico today.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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