Tours and Tickets to Experience Paseo de la Princesa

There are plenty of ways to experience the Paseo de la Princesa. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Explore Old San Juan Walking Tour

• Talking Buildings of Old San Juan: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

• Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour

• Old San Juan Jet Ski Tour Experience

• San Juan Sunset Harbor Boat Ride

While it's free to visit the Paseo de la Princesa on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the promenade and surrounding area in the company of an expert guide. Your options include a self-guided audio tour from US$8; a walking tour from US$30; and a food tour from US$165.

The history of the Paseo de la Princesa dates back to the time of Spanish rule in the mid-19th-century, when it was built in honor of the Princess of Asturias, Infanta Isabel, the daughter of Isabella II of Spain. The promenade takes its name from the Antigua Prisión La Princesa (Old La Princesa Prison), which sits next to it and was built in 1837.

Some of the attractions and landmarks you can see along the Paseo de la Princesa include the former prison, which is now home to the Puerto Rico Tourism Company; the Raíces Fountain, which depicts the diverse peoples of Puerto Rico; the old fortification walls of Old San Juan, and the Puerta de San Juan (San Juan Gate).

Yes, there are restaurants and stores along the Paseo de la Princesa. The open-air Café La Princesa is a popular spot with live music several nights a week. Food vendors and artisan stalls also typically line the promenade, selling crafts and Puerto Rican specialties such piraguas (shaved ice) and alcapurrias (fritters).

Yes, the Paseo de la Princesa is generally safe for tourists, as it is typically busy with visitors and vendors. That said, you should practice the usual precautions when visiting a big city, such as keeping an eye on your valuables and avoiding secluded areas after dark.