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
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Claire_V, Jun 2026
This tour was an awesome mix of all things Old San Juan. It was such a sweet experience to learn the historical background and gain an understanding of how to navigate the area. I traveled to Puerto Rico solo, and chose to book this tour first thing so I could have an idea of the area. After the tour I felt connected to the space, and confident enough to get around on my own.
Clair_Y, Jun 2026
Our tour guild David was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had great time touring around and learned something about San Juan.
Lisa_P, Jun 2026
Our guide was very informative and took us to many important spots for sightseeing. He made an effort to stop in the shade and where the breezes were. Overall good tour.
Alison_P, Jun 2026
One of the best things we did in Puerto Rico. Our guide was fantastic — clearly passionate and deeply knowledgeable about the history of Old San Juan. Came away learning so much more than I expected. Highly recommend!
Kristie_R, Jun 2026
Great tour! Gave a great amount of history without being overwhelming. Also, touched on area that had more in depth tours if interested. Would definitely recommend!
Jeanette_P, Jun 2026
David was very informative, kind, and prompt. (Please be prompt too.) we learned so much history. His tour motivated us to visit other sites of interest. Well done.
Lora_J, Jun 2026
The walk was very interesting and started on time. The guide considered climate conditions allowing occasional cool spots from the hot sun. The guide was very knowledgeable and had a witty sense of humor.
Marvin_C, Jun 2026
Very hands on and the experience is amazing. The tour guide leaves no stone unturned. Amazing experience and the information and tidbits are simply incredible.
Gaelle_B, Jun 2026
I had a great time.The tour guide was very informative and organized well, definitely recommend the trip to others.If you're looking for any informative , god to san juan
Jacob_C, Jun 2026
Great way to explore and learn some of the history of Old San Juan! I feel like I would continue to learn new things if I went on the tour again!
Kisha_M, Jun 2026
The history shared was very interesting. There was a lot of walking with a few breaks along the way. There were many places we wanted to go back to, but were unable to because we were leaving the next day. So I suggest you do the walking tour early in your trip.
Ursula_S, Jun 2026
David our guide is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Puerto Rico. The tour is educationally. History buffs will be delighted & non-history buffs will actually enjoy the new information. Put on your walking shoes and enjoy Old San Juan!
Allison_F, Jun 2026
Informative guide. Saw lots of principal sites, including churches, park, and historical buildings and learned bits of Puerto Rican history.
Viviana_C, Jun 2026
David was very knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. He showed us the best, most historical places in Old San Juan. It covers everything you need to know and see about that part of the town, and gives you plenty of time to shop and eat.This activity is good if you travel with teenagers or young adults who enjoy history but might not be interested in details. Overall a must do activity.
Carmen_S, Jun 2026
The tour was very informative and interesting; my niece enjoyed it very much. The tour guide was very helpful.
Melissa_m, Jun 2026
David was great! His tour is a must if your visiting Old San Juan. Knowledgeable and friendly.
Only suggestion would be to have him use a mic.
Laurel_G, Jun 2026
I booked this as our first activity in SJ, and glad I did it that way. The city is easily walkable but I wanted a guide to get more information about the history of the area. Our guide provided a lot of interesting stories and details of different places around town. My only criticism was the tour felt a bit too slow paced for me and my kid. But this could be a positive for other groups. Was still well worth the info provided and glad we did it!
Jade_A, May 2026
Great walking tour with David as our guide. Very interesting history. The churches were interesting. Recommend.
Robert_V, May 2026
very informative and interesting. tour guide was excellent in explaining history of puerto rico and old san juan
KALISHA_B, May 2026
The tour was very educational and the guide was funny too. The architecture of Old San Juan is stunning. The churches are beautiful!
Julie_S, May 2026
Large group, often difficult to hear/understand our guide due to distance away from him and also a heavy accent. If you stayed behind even a little to take a picture, he moved on without you, and had to race to catch up. Very nice, very informative.
Ginger_L, May 2026
David was a great tour guide. We learnred a great deal of San Juan history. A lot of walking but so interesting. Would recommend David to everyone.
Hannah_S, May 2026
David was an excellent tour guide, this was a great tour, perfect length, and we got to see a lot of Old San Juan.
Patti_F, May 2026
Our guide was good but he could have been great if he had shared more info and not repeated what he had already told us. Too much focus on brothels and iguanas. Good tour but more research is needed to share better/more info with guests.
Diana_R, May 2026
This is a great experience for newcomers and also native Puertorricans that never delved into the history of their island. It was very informational and wonderful to observe all the beauty of Old San Juan from the colorful structures to the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean seen from the great walls surrounding the city.
Yan_M, May 2026
knowledgable and informative, effective, friendly and clear communication, helping tourists gain a comprehensive understanding of the old town's culture and history, recommend!
Ana_W, May 2026
We had a great guide superb language skills . Enthusiastic and interesting and made the tour really enjoyable.
Errol_J, May 2026
Our guide for this tour was very knowledgeable & witty He was able to answer all questions.
Would defo recommend his tour 10-10
Teri_Z, May 2026
So much was learned!!! And not just "war history and dates". So much about the people of the city, and churches. Loved the small group we had. David was informative and funny. So glad I did this!!
Leon_P, May 2026
David was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable. Strongly recommend the tour! Gave some great advise on things to do after the tour!
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