Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Location: Puerto Rico,

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This tour covers the most popular landmarks of Old San Juan during the golden hour. At this time you will enjoy beautiful photo-ops of the old town’s beautiful historic architecture. The walk ends in the early evening near restaurants, bars and souvenir shops.

Along the way you will learn about the old town's history and the Puerto Rican culture. The tour is conducted by professional local guides certified by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

The sunset and the nice temperature at this time of the day makes the walk memorable and easygoing.

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This Plaza is the perfect location to learn about the colonial history of Puerto Rico. Some of the questions that will be answered are: why Puerto Rico was so important for Spain? How Puerto Rico became a US Territory and how do locals feel about it now? We will see the Columbus Monument, the Tapia Theater and kilometer zero plaque.
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Travelers will see the residential and commercial areas of San Juan with a unique architecture that has not changed much in the last three centuries. We will see the gorgeous Baldority de Castro school building and learn about the history of the plaza.
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In the main square of San Juan we will see the facade of the City Hall and Real Intendencia Palace along with the famous seasons' fountain and the statue of the legendary music composer Tite Curret Alonso.
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This is one of the most spectacular historic buildings in Old San Juan. It was originally built to house the treasury of the island and it is now the Department of State of Puerto Rico. In its interior, we will see the gorgeously preserved courtyard and the original vault of the treasury.
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Here we will see the most popular chapel in Puerto Rico and you will learn the urban legend behind this little structure built in the 18th century. Great views of the main island of Puerto Rico can be seen along the way.
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Here travelers will one of Puerto Rico's World Heritage Site, its Governor's Mansion. This building is famous for housing the highest leaders of the island government since the 16th century. It has also been visited by Presidents of the USA and kings of Spain.
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Travelers will have the opportunity to visit the interior of America's 2nd oldest church. In its interior, we will see the tomb of Juan Ponce de Leon and the oldest structure of the cathedral from the 16th century.
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Travelers will see the biggest interior courtyard on the island in one of the most imposing building in Old San Juan. Built for the barracks of the Spanish troops this building was a military facility for over a century. Now it houses the restaurants, a coffee shop, and a museum.
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Here travelers will see Puerto Rico's most valuable historic site. This fortification protected the entrance to the San Juan bay since the 1500's and it is the most visited historic site on the island.

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Posted By : B1041IEmatthewc
Jorge was an excellent and well informed tour guide who offered insight into locations as well as answering all of our questions. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-07-05 19:36:11

Posted By : Y3169DCkimberlym
Antonio is a great guide! Thorough communication, kind and personable. I appreciated his in -depth knowledge and enthusiasm for Puerto Rico' history. I learned a lot

And, the sunset, to finalize the walk, couldn't have been more magical if it could have been scripted.

This tour is well worth the time
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 20:33:42

Posted By : 402paulaw
Melanie was FANTASTIC. She was very kind, friendly and welcoming. She was very knowledgeable on the facts and history of this beautiful city.

Thank you Melanie
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 19:33:09

Posted By : hortenciav909
Melanie was a great tour guide, she showed us all around and explained everything very well! Definitely recommend taking the tour! 😊
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 19:30:47

Posted By : Gabriel_P
Very informative tour of Old San Juan with some really great views. It’s a bit of a workout due to some of the uphill streets but worth it. Antonio was great.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 09:38:02

Posted By : Allenives18
We booked this tour precruise and it didnt disappoint. Highly recommend! Antonio was great and knowledgeable. The Sunset view was amazing!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 21:18:26

Posted By : Michelle_H
Highly recommend! The tour covers old San Juan and you will learn the history of Puerto Rico, which gives you a good understanding of the countries evolution and what people think and feel today. The tour encompasses a large area, so you can then decide what you might want to visit more in-depth later (the Castillo's, churches, specific shops you pass by, etc). We took pictures of some amazing views! The guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great information. She tried to get us to a specific area for a beautiful picture of the sunset, but for us it was too overcast. Despite the weather, we really enjoyed the tour.

Things to know before you go- It is a 2 hour walk and the area is hilly. The stops are quick and we did not find an opportunity/time to buy water. Make sure you bring plenty of water and wear comfortable shoes. Some of the stops have areas to sit down, so you are not standing for the full 2 hours. Highly recommend bringing sunscreen and anything else you would want for a hot 2 hour walk.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 15:46:22

Posted By : andrearO452YC
Amazing tour!!! The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She was very accommodating and engaging. We learned a lot.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 19:34:27

Posted By : 26randallb
We did the Old San Juan sunset tour. Our guide Melanie was great-very sweet, knowledgeable and passionate. You could tell she really loves sharing the history and beauty of Old San Juan and of Puerto Rico with others. The walk itself was easy, we kept a steady pace and we finished in 2 hours. The weather was cloudy when we started, but it did clear up when we got to El Morro, so we were able to see the sunset which was beautiful. We visited many historic places, however we did not go inside. So if you would like to see the inside of some these places, you would have to book those separately or choose the tour that offers entry. Overall it was great and we would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 13:05:09

Posted By : Realityknockin
Phenomenal guide. Make sure you bring water and snacks just in case and sneakers. I had a good time and Antonio was thourough.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 19:17:05