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San Juan on Foot: History and Culture on 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, walking through its history, culture, and surprising details on this Free Walking Tour.

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

Our tour will continue to the Aldo Cantoni Stadium and the Parque de Mayo Velodrome Grandstand , two icons where the sporting passion of the people of San Juan beats. Afterward, we'll stop at the imposing Juan Victoria Auditorium and visit the Don Julio Museum , with its olive oils and warm traditional warehouse. The next stop will be the Sarmiento Birthplace , a place full of history and memory that preserves the essence of one of the country's most important figures. Later, we'll take a brief break at a local wine shop to discover San Juan's winemaking tradition firsthand and, responsibly, taste small sips of the wine that gives the region its identity. Finally, we'll visit the San Juan Bautista Cathedral , with its majestic bell tower , and conclude the tour at Plaza 25 de Mayo , a vibrant space that reflects the city's daily life and pulse.

If you want to experience San Juan like a local, learning about history, culture, and traditions, this tour is for you! Come discover the city with us on 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'll meet at the main entrance of the Bicentenario Theater. So you can easily recognize us, my companion will be wearing a red jacket or windbreaker, and I'll be wearing a red jacket or windbreaker and red shoes. This way, you'll be able to quickly identify us upon arrival and begin the tour without any problems.
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Outside visit
Municipal Cultural Center San Martin Station
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Outside visit
Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Monument
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Outside visit
San Juan Civic Center
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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
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 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.
San Juan on Foot: History and Culture on the First Free Walking Tour
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