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Free tour

San Juan Argentina on Foot: History and Culture in the First Free Walking Tour

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Rodrigo
Registered on 25 August 2025
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I’m Rodrigo, a passionate traveler who spent the last years exploring the world as a digital nomad. Free Walking Tours were always my favorite way to connect with new cultures. Now in San Juan, Argentina, while studying to become a Sommelier, I’ve teamed up with a tourism student friend Belén, to create the city’s first Free Walking Tour and share its history and essence
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover San Juan, Argentina, by walking through its history, culture, and surprising details in this Free Walking Tour.

We will start at the Bicentennial Theater, a symbol of the city's cultural identity, and continue to the San Martín Station Cultural Center, where we will explore local creativity and art. We will pass by the Civic Center and the Franklin Rawson Provincial Museum of Fine Arts, enjoying its architecture and exhibitions. 

Our tour will continue through the Aldo Cantoni Stadium and the Velodrome Park Tribune, two icons where the sporting passion of the people of San Juan beats. Afterwards, we will stop at the impressive Juan Victoria Auditorium and visit the Don Julio Museum, with its olive oils and its warm traditional store. The next stop will be the Birthplace of Sarmiento, a place full of history and memory that holds the essence of one of the most important figures in the country. Later, we will take a brief pause at a local wine shop to discover firsthand the winemaking tradition of San Juan and, responsibly, taste small sips of the wine that gives identity to the region. Finally, we will visit the San Juan Bautista Cathedral Church, with its majestic Campanile, and conclude the tour at the 25 de Mayo Square, a vibrant space that reflects the life and daily pulse of the city.  

If you want to experience San Juan like a local, learn about its stories, culture, and traditions, this tour is for you! Come and discover the city with us, in the first Free Walking Tour of San Juan.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Bicentennial square, J5402DCU, Av. José Ignacio de la Roza Oeste 712-774, J5402DCU San Juan, Argentina
We will meet at the main entrance of the Bicentennial Theater. To make it easy for you to recognize us, my colleague will be wearing a red jacket or windbreaker, and I will be wearing a red jacket or windbreaker and red shoes, so you can quickly identify us upon arrival and start the tour without any issues.
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Municipal Cultural Center San Martin Station
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Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Monument
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San Juan Civic Center
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require 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.
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