Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for travelers unable to walk over a mile.

• Historic Old San Juan Sunset Walking Tour
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• Comfortable Walking Footwear
• Entrance to El Morro and San Cristobal Forts

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• This Tour is Provided by Patria Tours Puerto Rico.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Puerto_Rico.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 513 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.