Explore old san juan with david rodriguez, author of the rise and fall of the great barbate, on this smallgroup tour. Both tours took place because we were taking caribbean cruises that disembarked from san juan. Most cruisers will attempt to get on the nearest trolley stops right near bahia urbana. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to san juan. I have been researching some walking tours of old san juan and have found many that seem great. Focused on the fort per our request and also gave tips on where to drink and eat after the tour. Old san juan is a small grid of streets without a chance to get lost. Night legends and history tour discover the legends of old san juan on a thrillfilled walking tour through old cobblestone streets. You may also book a number of walking tours, the tour guides do an. The neighborhood is a mustsee for history buffs and those seeking postcardworthy views. My services as your personal, professional tour guide. Coronavirus state of emergency sunday, 23 march 2020 the puerto rico government has. The same landmarks were mentioned in everything i read, but there was no mention of how to navigate between them.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to help navigate the cobblestones, and pack lightweight clothing and sun protection for the near constant warm weather. Old san juan walking tour san juan art museums and. You either go up to the atlantic ocean or down to the bay and piers. Visitors flock to old san juan yearround, so be prepared for crowds, especially in the busy summer season. Unfortunately, some are too touristy for our liking.
Even the most determined tourist cant cover all there is to see and do here in one day. Through the tour, you will see and learn about the different forts the spaniards built to protect the city from their enemies. Walking tour of old san the old san juan visitor center, officially called puerto rico tourism information center, is located on the corner of marina street and comercio street in a beige waterfront building the ochoa building. By reservation only, piragua limber stops included. San juan gate was built in 1635, it is the oldest and the last gate standing. Ill be happy to pick you up at your hotel, port, airbnb, or any other place within the san juan metropolitan area or elsewhere. Apr 27, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best san juan walking tours on tripadvisor. Sanjuanpuertorico tour walking tour of old san juan. The food was delicious at every stop along the tour. Two walking tours of old san juan spread 10 years apart convince me that the experience is all about timing. With colorful, spanish colonial architecture, pictureperfect corners, and mesmerizing views of the carribean sea, youre bound to have at least a few aweinspiring moments during your tour. Best san juan walking tour of old san juan excursion. Viejo san juan is the oldest settlement within puerto rico and the historic colonial section of. Walking tour of old san juan discovering puerto rico.
So you decided to spend some time exploring old san juan. A walking tour is the perfect way to see old san juan. Old san juan walking tour northern region, puerto rico. Interactive map of san juan with all popular attractions old san juan, castillo san felipe del morro, cathedral of st. All those great suggestions on social media helped us put together a fun day full of delicious foods, scenic sites, and a bit of shopping. Old san juan private walking tour my puerto rico tours.
Posted on 01 jul 2007 by gwenn updated on 22 jan 2019 category. Self guided walking tour of old san juan puerto rico day trips. Selfguided walking tours to explore san juan, puerto rico follow these 6 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore san juan, puerto rico on foot at your own pace. The old city is a small area, only 7 square blocks. If youre doing a walking tour, dont forget to walk up or down calle del cristo to visit the cathedral regardless of your religion.
First we dont give gifts with political propaganda. If you like waterfront walk, you can keep walking past the san juan gate. Private walking tour of old san juan cruise excursion. We walked around old san juan all day and condensed hours of videos into 9 minutes. When cruises arrive in san juan, there will be hundreds of people trying to get on the trolley. This is a fascinating island with deep heritage and culture more so the hidden history inside and outside of the city walls of old san juan. Old san juan walking tour 2018 living in puerto rico ep. This tour is about the history of building a colonial city.
A walking tour of old san juan, puerto rico tripsavvy. Old san juan free walking tour san juan, puerto rico. This guide, which includes a map, shows you how to create your own selfguided. You can explore old san juan on your own with our selfguided tour guide coming soon. Between 1634 and 1638, the city of san juan was turned. You leave the tour feeling more comfortable touring old san juan on your own, and its a great introduction into old san juan.
The old part of san juan is a small area, only 7 square blocks. The duration of the tour is flexible and is based on your interests. You may also book a number of walking tours, the tour guides do an excellent job, you will visit places, hear stories and historical details you would miss with a self guided tour. This selfguided walking tour of old san juan will be split into two parts. The 10 best san juan walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Walking in old san juan visiting tips san juan puerto rico. We used carnivals wifi to download a map and a selfguided walking tour of san juan and we also asked our friends on twitter and facebook for recommendations about what to see and do. If you dont have the time to do part 1 of the selfguided tour of old san juan. Old san juan, puerto rico, san juan, travel, walking tour during my recent visit to puerto rico, i came up empty when trying to research a great walking route around old san juan. The bricks and colors guided history and architectural walking tour includes visiting, city hall, the department of state, the san juan.
If you want to get a faster head start on your walking tour of old san juan, it is smarter to just start walking towards one of the attractions and hopping on the trolley on another stop around the city. Night tales in old san juan walking tour tripadvisor. Walking tour of old san ancientcruisers tour guides. Best old san juan walking tour san juan forum tripadvisor.
Walk through the outstanding cobblestone streets of old san juan, the capital of puerto rico. Walking tours of old san juan in puerto rico usa today. Tour old san juan s most important historic sites, learn about puerto rican culture, and experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present of puerto rico. This article will pick up where the prior one left off. The tour meet at the agreed time in plaza colon in san juan, where well go over the history of puerto rico beneath the mandate of the spanish crown. Old san juan free walking tour, san juan, puerto rico. Pocketwalking map of old san juan san juan, pr cruise. Walking around old san juan is the best way to immerse yourself in its timeless beauty and charm. Old san juan walking tour with map for firsttime visitors the streets of old san juan were practically made to be strolled for hours. You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most.
Selfguided walking tours to explore san juan, puerto rico. At the san juan gate, turn right and continue through the gate. From its colonial architecture to its late gothic churches, immerse yourself in the history of this 500year old military outpost, one of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere. Second 95% of our customers are from the states third old san juan walking tour is a historical tour not a political tour and we have 3 years of operation to prove it. Most of our excursions are walking tours of old san juan. Wheelchair accessible san juan walking tour in puerto rico. Due to the coronavirus emergency, our website will be inactive until everything gets back to normal in old san juan and everywhere else. I have to say this was my favorite part of my vacation in san juan. A selfguided walking tour of old san juan somto seeks. Art, history, museum, old san juan, porta atlantico north, rainy day ideas, shopping.
They range from themespecific tours such as culinary or coffeelovers tours to general history tours. We have minivan that we can use to take tourists to different parts of puerto rico. With the casita to your back, cross the street and continue along the waterfront the bay will be on your right just a little bit. Just be sure to return and walk through the gate to continue the tour.
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