Free tour
Free Tour Historic Center of San Salvador
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Guru: Daniela
Registered on 3 June 2025
Hello! I'm Daniela, and I'm passionate about exploring new places. I studied languages with a specialization in tourism. I've recently started a tour operator where we create unique experiences.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
🌇 Discover the Heart of San Salvador: History and Culture.
Did you know that the streets of downtown San Salvador hold secrets that are more than 400 years old?
This isn't just any tour: it's an intimate, authentic experience steeped in history, told from a local perspective.
On this tour you will see how the city vibrates with life.
🗺️ Places we will visit:
- Gerardo Barrios Square – between pigeons, history and the National Palace.
- Metropolitan Cathedral – the tomb of Monsignor Romero and his story of peace.
- National Theatre – an architectural and cultural gem.
- Plaza Libertad – the starting point of San Salvador and its significance.
- National Palace – a tour of its political history, architecture, and current function.
* Extra Expense - Visit to the National Theater
During our tour, we will have the opportunity to enter the majestic National Theater of San Salvador , an architectural and cultural gem of the country. Admission is available at an additional cost, which varies depending on nationality:
- Salvadorans: $1.00
- Foreign residents: $2.00
- Non-resident foreigners: $5.00
📌 Reserve your spot and come with comfortable shoes, a camera ready, and a desire to experience the real San Salvador.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Captain Gerardo Barrios Plaza, San Salvador, El Salvador
We'll meet in front of the main entrance to the Metropolitan Cathedral, in Gerardo Barrios Plaza. So you can easily recognize me, I'll be wearing a white T-shirt and carrying a blue folder.
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Outside visit
Gerardo Barrios Square
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Outside visit
National Palace of El Salvador
3
Outside visit
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
