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San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.3
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· Christine_C ·
Jan 2026
Our tour guide Mylene was super awesome. Very knowledgeable and shared the history of many neat places in old San Juan. We had a great time and she made sure to give us cool memories as we walked through the city would recommend as a unique opportunity!
· Jessica_T ·
Dec 2025
It’s a great night out for some thrills and history mixed together. We enjoyed the walk around old San Juan at night and went to a bunch of places to learn the history and the spooky tales. We rented the EMF detectors and they really added to the full experience.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Professional and courteous guide
    • Well researched history
    • Authentic local ghost stories
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Plaza del Quinto Centenario
      FV9J+59G, Calle del Cristo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

      Guest will meet their guide at Plaza del Quinto Centenario, FV9J+59G, Calle del Cristo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico. The guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures t-shirt and holding a lantern.

    End point

    • Plaza de San José, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

      Our tour concludes at Plaza de San José where our guide will share haunting stories before setting you on your way.

    Itinerary

    1

    Plaza del Quinto Centenario

    9 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Cuartel de Ballaja

    7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Museo de Las Americas

    9 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Casa Blanca

    7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Hotel El Convento

    9 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Calle del Cristo

    7 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Plaza de San Jose

    9 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Reviews

    4.3
    based on 32 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great

    Fransheli_P, Apr 2026
    so much fun! Learned about history and our guide jan was so funny and informative.We learned about the history of the country

    We wanted a quick...

    Teresa_C, Mar 2026
    We wanted a quick activity in Old San Juan after dinner, and we enjoyed hearing some of the ghost stories of the main attractions

    Our guide was so...

    Chelsea_D, Mar 2026
    Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She clearly loves her job. We enjoyed getting to hear some history on our first night in San Juan. She gave us some hot spots that we want to go back and visit on our next trip!

    The guide Jan was good....

    Leanne_K, Feb 2026
    The guide Jan was good. However, there were far too many people in this excursion (over 20) causing the guide to have to wait for people to catch up forcing the presentation and the whole tour to feel rushed and impersonal. No time for questions or for all of the group to get a good look at the sites being talked about. Guide couldn't do anything about the people in the group that were more interested in themselves than the tour but made for a less than optimal experience. Nice history lesson.

    The woman who did our...

    Jennifer_M, Feb 2026
    The woman who did our tour was very nice and knowledge….but we did not tour any places that you would think we walked and followed and places that we would have like to enter such as the forts and cemetery were pointed out and spoken about but it was disappointing and not worth the money.

    Our tour guide Mylene was...

    Christine_C, Jan 2026
    Our tour guide Mylene was super awesome. Very knowledgeable and shared the history of many neat places in old San Juan. We had a great time and she made sure to give us cool memories as we walked through the city would recommend as a unique opportunity!

    Great history tour with a twist!

    Jessica_T, Dec 2025
    It’s a great night out for some thrills and history mixed together. We enjoyed the walk around old San Juan at night and went to a bunch of places to learn the history and the spooky tales. We rented the EMF detectors and they really added to the full experience.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Hello, Jessica! Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the mix of thrills, history, and spooky tales while exploring Old San Juan at night. We hope to see you again soon!

    If you spend one day in San Juan, book this!

    Elena_C, Dec 2025
    Carola was sweet, smart and charming. We learned so much about Old San Juan’s history and culture, she started the tour with homage to the Taínos (indigenous people), folklore about the fortresses (we recommend touring them in the day) and we witnessed an epic stunt from a local black cat at the governors mansion (he seemed like a paid actor). Carola recommended going to the gardens of the mansion in the day (it’s free). Highly recommend this tour, it was very interesting and fun and easy and affordable. Also as tourists be sure to tip your guide a few dollars for a coffee/drink. If you visit when there might be rain, wear sandals/shoes with traction and pack a light poncho. Also recommend El Patio de Sam for yummy, authentic, affordable Puerto Rican food like their mofongo. And Cannon Club for a more bougie, romantic cocktail/dessert after the walking tour.

    Response from Host, Jan 2026

    Hello, Elena! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed learning about Old San Juan’s history and culture, and it sounds like Carola made the tour truly memorable with her charm and knowledge. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We’re glad you found the recommendations helpful and hope to see you again on another tour!

    Good history, not so spooky

    Amy_L, Nov 2025
    The tour guide Jan was knowledgeable and passionate. We had a bad start as the original guide canceled due to illness and had to bring Jan in, not his fault. However, we we're already at the location waiting when notified and would have liked to be told sooner. We could have rearranged plans with friends. The history of the area was interesting but nothing ghostly or spooky at all.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hello, Amy! Thank you for your feedback and understanding regarding the guide change. We’re glad Jan was able to provide an informative experience, though we’re sorry for the short notice and that it didn’t fully meet your expectations. We’ll share your comments with our team to help improve future communication.

    Fun experience

    Given_T, Oct 2025
    Jan was a great tour guide. He provided history of old San Juan that I wouldn't have gotten on any other tour.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Hello, Given! Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear Jan made your tour so insightful. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

    Great Time & A lot of...

    Larry_H, Oct 2025
    Great Time & A lot of great Historic things about San Juan Puerto Rico Very interesting Very Knowledgeable

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Hello Larry! We really appreciate your feedback! It’s fantastic that you enjoyed learning about San Juan and found the tour both interesting and knowledgeable. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!

    Wonderful Experience!

    Carmen_D, Jun 2025
    Me and my family had a lovely time last night. Our tour guide, Carolina (or something similar), was super knowledgeable and well spoken. Her charisma made the tour truly come to life. Walking around at night, I had my concerns as far as visibility goes, but even with the sun going down the views were beautiful. In fact, the sun setting added to the ambiance of the tour.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled you and your family enjoyed the tour. It’s wonderful to hear that Carolina’s knowledge and charisma enhanced the experience for you. We also love that you appreciated the beauty of the views, especially with the sun setting. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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