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San Juan Haunted History Walking Tour

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.1
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· Harold_S ·
Mar 2026
Great tour, excellent guide, great way to visit Old San Juan. The almost three hour tour was informative and entertaining with great ghostly facts thrown in at each stop. I highly recommend.
· Camille_w ·
Apr 2026
Learnt a lot of history!! It’s a lot of walking so come prepared in comfy shoes. The guide was super informative about all kinds of things. I thought it was great for adults but might be a little boring for kids. The evening tour was great for escaping the heat of the daytime sun.

Overview

Uncover the sordid history of San Juan as you embark on a walking tour through the streets of the old town. Listen to stories from your guide about hauntings, the Bermuda Triangle, pirates, the Fountain of Youth, and local folklore; you may even spot some paranormal activity as you walk around.
  • Get insider tips on where to visit
  • Keep your eyes peeled for ghosts
  • See top landmarks in San Juan
  • Learn about Puerto Rican history

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Plaza Colón
    FV8Q+C57, C. de la Fortaleza, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

    We meet in front of the statue of Christopher Columbus.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 pm

Itinerary

1

Plaza Colon

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Teatro Tapia

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Roots Fountain

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Hotel El Convento

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Casa Blanca Museum

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Museo de Las Americas

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

San Juan

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

10

Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Castillo De San Cristobal

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.1
based on 98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice history tour

Camille_w, Apr 2026
Learnt a lot of history!! It’s a lot of walking so come prepared in comfy shoes. The guide was super informative about all kinds of things. I thought it was great for adults but might be a little boring for kids. The evening tour was great for escaping the heat of the daytime sun.

Worst ghost tour on 3 continents

Konrad_B, Apr 2026
The guide was not prepared. Very little information was relayed especially about the unique kinds of history that you typically get on a ghost tour.

Good Tour!

felizitasmueller, Apr 2026
all good but a lot of history rather then scary stories. A lot of walking which i didn´t mind but wear comfortable shoes. The guide was very good informed. Eat before the tour afterwards everything is closed. Restaurant close around 9pm in puerto rico

History tour NOT Ghost tour

jlzpenguin, Mar 2026
While our tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of Old San Juan, This tour is misidentified as a ghost tour. It was mostly a history tour with a couple mentions of bones found, etc. No real ghost stories to keep you interested. Plus this pace of the tour was very slow.

Lovey way to explore old San Juan

William_C, Mar 2026
There are some uphill segments but pace is reasonable. This was a fantastic mix of history and spooky. And an awesome way to see a different side of San Juan. The old town is best seen in different lights (both day and night) and this gives you the night view of the city.

San Juan Ghost Tour

Nancy_B, Mar 2026
It is more of a historical tour than ghost tour. Be aware you will not enter any specific haunted buildings. Also you will walk two miles uphill, downhill, on cobblestones, broken cement so wear good walking shoes. We had one bathroom break. There was a stop to purchase water or beer. It was a 5 ibuprofen type if tour for me, but fun and we got to see so much of San Juan.

Fun Tour

Derrick_D, Mar 2026
Great tour and Joe was a knowlegable host. Learned a ton about San Juan and would book another tour with this company.

Great tour!

Harold_S, Mar 2026
Great tour, excellent guide, great way to visit Old San Juan. The almost three hour tour was informative and entertaining with great ghostly facts thrown in at each stop. I highly recommend.

The guide was very nice...

Amanda_M, Mar 2026
The guide was very nice and knowledgeable. But the tour was soooo boring. Nothing ghostly at all. A bunch of long boring stories. I couldn't take it. I left the tour after 1.5hrs.

Dark night

Ronald_B, Mar 2026
The old town is beautiful and is completely transformed at night. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of PR and described "haunted" locations in detail. We had walked the town during the day and then came back for this tour. I would suggest taking a self guided tour during the day and then come back for some spooky fun after a few Pina Coladas'. Most of the town had lost power late in the day which gave the tour a little help on the overall experience.

It was a education fun...

Peggy_M, Mar 2026
It was a education fun outing. It lasted 3 hours but we covered a lot of the history And past ghost of old San Juan

Great tour!

dstrauch, Feb 2026
The tour was very good and Leo was very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour. The only suggestion that I have was that he extended the tour, which was great, but he should have asked the group. There were several that were not happy about the extension. We thoroughly enjoyed it. He even helped us get an Uber at the end.

Highly recommend

dstrauch, Feb 2026
This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. Would recommend.

A must!

Rishab_C, Jan 2026
Our tour guide was superbly informative about all things PR. He himself had traveled to 140+ countries and has a strong grasp of global geopolitics and culture. The themes we discussed during the tour reflected that.

Great first night in San Juan

Rachel_H, Dec 2025
Great first night in San Juan. Walked through the old town. The guide had extensive knowledge of history.

A walk through haunted Old San Juan

Michael_T, Nov 2025
Wonderful evening with our tour guide Richard who talked about the history and the haunted places of Old San Juan. He speaks with great knowledge and passion about the history of the spirits that once lived in the area. The walking tour was easy and very enjoyable.

If you like history ig

Jesiel_N, Nov 2025
Halfway through i went on my phone until the tour was over. It was more of a history tour than anything and the tour guide kept talking about random movies he liked and what restaurant he likes to eat at. He also kept saying we weren't Latino because we didn't know all of our history (hence why we are booking the tour...) and it was just a reoccurring joke that got old quickly-

Evenings is the time for a walk in history with a spooky background.

orlandoguerra, Nov 2025
Leo was the best! A very informative and hands on tour that took us to many sights of past and present hauntings. I enjoyed the history portion of the tour, especially in the cool evening. Leo went above and beyond to introduce us to a local, eccentric Inn where we sat with the owner and talked about her very colorful past, it was quite the treat. I highly recommend this tour to others.

Very informative. Leo...

Dana_S, Oct 2025
Very informative. Leo was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. He was very friendly. There is lots of walking but not strenuous at all. Was able to get great pictures along the way!

Great Time!

Catrina_K, Oct 2025
It was so much fun! We learned so much about the history of San Juan. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and full of fun facts.

Great - so much history.

Holly_P, Oct 2025
This was wonderful. An area so rich with history and what an excellent guide. I have been on other ghost tours in other cities that left me with night mares. This was more of a history tour with a touch of ghost stories - which we really enjoyed. We also appreciated the guide taking the lead from the group at times and indulging our interests.

Great Guide, Great Vibes

Chad_A, Oct 2025
He was extremely knowledgeable about Old San Juan, and he was very nice. It seems like he knew about every legend involving the area. Definite potential for spookiness in Old San Juan.

It was okay, I think when...

Patricia_P, Sep 2025
It was okay, I think when it comes to ghost stories or hauntings I have super high expectations. The tour guide had good stories but nothing “spooky” for my taste. Also I thought the tour guide would have been a local/Puerto Rican but he wasn’t. Definitely would have much rather liked to support a PR native. But overall it was okay, I did learn more on the history of Viejo San Juan which was pretty cool to learn.

The Perfect Evening

Sandra_F, Aug 2025
Leonardo was fantastic. I learned much about the haunted history of San Juan but also much about its people and their history. It was.a great tour. I was also very happy he was kind enough to speak in Spanish and English so I could practice.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

So glad you had the perfect haunted evening in San Juan! Leonardo loves sharing the city’s ghostly tales and its history with everyone 👻

Leo was amazing!! Very...

Jill_S, Jul 2025
Leo was amazing!! Very knowledgeable in the history of the city and showed us a lot of places with reports of paranormal activity.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Leo’s gonna be hyped to see this 👻Thanks for exploring San Juan’s haunted side with us!

Great tour of Old San Juan

Julie_V, Jul 2025
Joseph was a great tour guide. He knows a lot about history and travel. It was so interesting to learn about the local area.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Joseph will love this 👻 So glad you enjoyed exploring Old San Juan’s history with us!

Haunted San Juan a Hit!

Andrew_D, May 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the paranormal history of San Juan, but also its rich cultural and historical significance. Given the city's age and the darkness there is still plenty of "spooky" for those seeking it, but we truly appreciated the educational experience. There are a couple spots where the roads get steep and dark so its best to have your phone charged or bring a flashlight. The tour does end near a Gelato shop and several popular night spots, so it is a great activity to start your evening and finish with other pursuits depending upon your group make-up.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks for joining us in spooky San Juan 👻Love that you enjoyed both the chills and the culture (plus hey, gelato at the end never hurts 😉)

This is a M U S T do

LM_W, Mar 2025
I do ghost tours everywhere i visit. Its a great way to see not so well known sites and always it brings interesting history. Hands down this may very well have been the best one ove ever done. I just wish I enjoyed it when I first arrived in PR as opposed to waiting til the end of the trip.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Whoa, thanks for the hype 👻 We’re thrilled you loved exploring San Juan with us, next time, we’ll haunt you right from the start!

Not a ghost tour

Monica_K, Jan 2025
This was not a ghost tour but a history tour. It was very informative for history but we wanted a ghost tour.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about our Old San Juan tour. We often receive 5-star reviews of this tour, but we know some guests are looking for a haunted house experience. It is a haunted history tour that discusses the ghost stories, and legends intertwined with the rich history of Puerto Rico, but we know that sometimes people are hoping for something more akin to a haunted house. We're glad you enjoyed the history and thanks again for the review.

Fascinating!

Sara_L, Nov 2024
Very informative history tour! We got to see so much of old San Juan and learn so much! The tour guide was great and so helpful with getting us back to our hotel after because there was a crazy huge concert going on! Thank you Leo!

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