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