Old San Juan Walking Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodríguez, author of *The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate*. Discover the area’s key historic sites and gain new insight into Puerto Rican culture. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many stories of the people who helped to define this unique neighborhood.
- Take a walking tour of Old San Juan with author David Rodríguez
- See top landmarks and learn about Puerto Rican culture
- Choose from morning or afternoon tour times to fit your schedule
- Enjoy a more relaxed pace and time to ask questions with small group
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Starbucks363 C. Tetuán #1, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
If you are coming by cruise and arriving at the Old San Juan Cruise Piers. Starbucks is located within walking distance of the piers.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet your guide, author David Rodríguez, in Old San Juan and head out to explore the historic city on foot. Listen to David tell you all about the city and its history as you visit some of San Juan's top urban highlights, such as the Ponce de Leon Statue and La Princesa Walkway.
See the Fort San Cristobal from the outside, check out the Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, and spend time at the Plaza de Armas. Be prepared to learn a lot about San Juan—and feel free to ask plenty of questions—as you spend around two hours walking through the historic part of the city.
See the Fort San Cristobal from the outside, check out the Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista, and spend time at the Plaza de Armas. Be prepared to learn a lot about San Juan—and feel free to ask plenty of questions—as you spend around two hours walking through the historic part of the city.
1
Old San Juan
Admission Ticket Free
2
Plaza Colon
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
San Juan National Historic Site
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
La Puerta de San Juan
Admission Ticket Free
5
Calle De La Fortaleza
Admission Ticket Free
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina (Pass By)
La Rogativa (Pass By)
Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass By)
6
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
Admission Ticket Free
7
Plaza de Armas
Admission Ticket Free
8
La Muralla
Admission Ticket Free
Old San Juan Casino (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Proper clothing required to enter to churches
- Proper shoes required. No sandals.
- Not recommended for people with recent surgery
- Not recommended for people with hip, heel or foot pain
- Not recommended for people with high blood pressure complications
- Travelers Must Be fit for walking long distances (3 miles)
- Warning. Not recommended for people with cat allergies. We may walk areas with cats in Old San Juan
- Warning for people with diabetes. Please have breakfast or a meal before the tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 2,438 reviews
DyAnna_O, May 2026
David was great! Very knowledgeable and personable. Did this tour with my 3 kids and it was doable for them
Holly_M, May 2026
Enjoyed tour and information given. David coordinated the shade well, making it a delightful experience!
William_G, May 2026
Had a great time on the tour. Learned a lot and saw alot. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. I would advise to go early to avoid the heat if you can. Also wear comfortable shoes
Kelli_T, May 2026
Very knowledgeable about the area and got to see a lot of Old San Juan. Would definitely suggest the early morning tour, a lot less crowded and not as hot in the day.
Marcia_R, May 2026
David was very friendly and informative. He even provided water for us all. It was a very enjoyable tour.
Crystal_P, May 2026
The tour was very informative. Our tour guide was full of passion and smart
He was awesome
The pace was a little too fast and I would recommend a short break in the middle( 5-10 minutes)
Martha_M, May 2026
Wear comfortable shoes, wear a hat, and bring water to enjoy the walking tour. David provides interesting history and engages the group.
Steven_H, Apr 2026
Very informative. The guide was excellent & friendly. He took his time explaining in detail everything .
Suzanne_M, Apr 2026
Very much worth it! You learned so much history of the city. Do it your first day in the city! Our tour guide was wonderful!
Darla_H, Apr 2026
Great tour and great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and really good at keeping people engaged and interested and keeping the group moving. Made sure everyone was hydrated as it was very hot.
Bonnie_M, Apr 2026
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. This was a great tour and way to sample San Juan old town. It made me want to come back.
Steven_L, Apr 2026
This tour is a must do for a great orientation and history of San Juan. Fun and very interesting. After the tour you can then chose what area you would like to continue on exploring. Covers history, restaurants, flora and fauna, grave of Ponce de Leone and much more……tour guide David was top notch.
Paige_B, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took time to make sure that we stayed together as a group as the city became busier and busier throughout our tour. He also worked diligently to make sure that we were in the shade when he was speaking - it was quite warm. I would highly recommend - enough information - not too much information. It was the perfect balance.
deadringer30, Apr 2026
Overall, good informative walking tour. David was very knowledgeable and personable. I'd recommend if you're looking for a general tour of San Juan. It ended at the fort if you had additional time to explore but was not included in this tour. This experience was exactly what we were looking for and left time to see other things before heading back to the ship.
Sarina_H, Apr 2026
Great tour with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Be prepared to walk so wear comfortable shoes.
James_C, Apr 2026
David was prompt and professional. He's very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. Tour was at a comfortable pace on a well thought out route. Highly recommended! Thank you David!
melanie_n, Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable guide who set a good pace but took the time to answer questions. Good experience.
KayLa_D, Apr 2026
He was an amazing tour guide. He interacted with us and gave us such a rich experience in learning about the culture and history of San Juan! A 10/10 I highly recommend.
Kelvin_B, Apr 2026
Not recommended for young impatient children. It would be nice to have more details about the tours online before booking.
Jill_S, Apr 2026
This tour is a must! Hearing the history and seeing the beauty on this walking tour was exactly what I wanted. This was a great experience!
Glorymer_R, Apr 2026
The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful, providing insightful answers to our questions.
Morganne_S, Apr 2026
Walking tour was great! It’s long-ish but it’s a really slow to moderate pace but a bunch of up and down hills.
Great background info on the history on San Juan and Puerto Rico.
Note: you won’t tour the forts since those in itself take really long, but the end of the tour is close to El Morro fort so plan to walk there afterwards if you’ve got the energy!
Also- no bathrooms really along the way, so go beforehand. Most restaurants and stores want you to pay for something first before using facilities. The meetup at Starbucks has public bathrooms, though!
Mikaela_W, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour! Definitely recommend! David is truly a consummate professional - illuminating Puerto Rico’s deep, rich history and tying it to modern day. Bonus: you can see plenty of cats along the way. ¡Muchas gracias David!
Kim_D, Apr 2026
Tour started on time, guide was conscious of noise, moving to where the group could all hear. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. This was a perfect tour to see some of old town and historical sights.
Carol_S, Apr 2026
Our guide was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and personal, it made for a great experience. There is so much history in San Juan, highly recommend
Denise_F, Apr 2026
Very informative walking tour. Thank you David! Lots of compliments from my group of friends. We definitely learned a lot about Puerto Rican people and culture.
Michael_N, Apr 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable about Old San Juan. Made our stay enjoyable than just sitting by the pool and wondering snot the history and sites.
JoAnn_C, Apr 2026
This walking tour was very educational. Our tour guide was very informative and made it fun for everyone.
Kayla_L, Apr 2026
Such a fun way to learn about the history of the area! I loved everything about it. It does include some uneven ground walking if you have trouble with that.
Contentos4, Apr 2026
Excellent overview and history of San Juan in general. David Rodriguez is an expert guide, provides facts, but in a very entertaining way. You will have a very interesting walk for 2 hours, if you can imagine that! Highly recommend. And by the way, he is a published author with a great book on Barnes and Noble!
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