Get to know old san juan s history and sights on this walking tour of the city. Whether you are looking to sample the local fare or looking for a latin fusion cuisine, you can find it in old san juan. Best old san juan walking tour san juan forum tripadvisor. Apr 15, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best san juan walking tours on tripadvisor. With an expert local guide, you will discover the neighborhoods and learn about the powerful colonial influence. Discover the beauty of old san juan with writer david rodriguez, author. Well, at that time of night, all the forts and museums will be closed. Guided tours of old san juan, puerto rico usa today. The historical society gives tours every saturday at 1.
A refreshing nighttime tour of puerto ricos capital. Historic walking tours san juan capistrano historical. A fantastic night tour of old san juan, would love to do it. For a less hectic atmosphere the santurce area and the condadoisla verde strips are ideal. An easy well organised walking tour of old san juan left time for lunch on ship then a. Self guided walking tour of old san juan puerto rico day trips. Walking tour of old san juan puerto rico at night youtube. Tour old san juan s most important historic sites, learn about puerto rican culture, and experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present of puerto rico. A walking tour of old san juan, puerto rico tripsavvy. The old part of san juan is a small area, only 7 square blocks. Discover the historic delights of old san juan as you pound its ancient cobblestones on a 5hour walking tour.
Private walking tour of old san juan cruise excursion. By reservation only, piragua limber stops included. Puerto rico officially the commonwealth of puerto rico is an unincorporated territory of the united states, located in the northeastern caribbean. Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc home facebook. Follow these 6 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore san juan, puerto rico on foot at your own pace. The project is undertaken in coordination with the university of puerto ricos school of architecture. Old san juan, puerto rico san juan antiguo things to do. Mission san juan capistrano 31882 camino capistrano.
Nov 07, 2014 puerto rico officially the commonwealth of puerto rico is an unincorporated territory of the united states, located in the northeastern caribbean. Puerto rico is the nightlife capital of the caribbean. Even the most determined tourist cant cover all there is to see and do here in one day. Historic walking tours san juan capistrano historical society. A selfguided walking tour of old san juan somto seeks. Enjoy a walking tour into must see places of old san juan from a locals eyes. This guide, which includes a map, shows you how to create your own selfguided. Interactive map of san juan with all popular attractions old san juan, castillo san felipe del morro, cathedral of st. Walking in old san juan visiting tips san juan puerto rico. All those great suggestions on social media helped us put together a fun day. In old san juan the salsa vibes last into the wee hours. Visit one of the oldest cities in the world, san juan, founded by the spanish in 1521 ad.
The theaters, fine restaurants and hot clubs are not limited to the san juan area. The top 10 things to do in old san juan, puerto rico. Old san juan free walking tour explore amazing city of san juan, immersing into its special atmosphere, which is the best city to discover true puerto rican culture. Our last stop in the first leg of s old san juan walking tour just happens to be my personal favorite. Events, locations, and tours are subject to change and we have no control over this. The self guided walking tour of old san juan will continue in part 2. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to san juan. Walking the streets of old san juan, our final stop of our southern caribbean cruise, and seeing the san juan national historic site. The closest casino is in the sheraton hotel at the convention center, which is a few miles away, not within walking distance. Book a free walking tour in puerto rico, discover its beautiful cities, culture with local guides on a budget while meeting other travelers. Old san juan walking tour puerto rico activities lonely.
So you decided to spend some time exploring old san juan. Self guided walking tour of old san juan san juan, pr. This brisk twomile tour is led by excellent local guides who know how to make the past come alive. For innovative, top of the line cuisine, head to the sofo south fortaleza st neighborhood.
This selfguided walking tour of old san juan will be split into two parts. Self guided walking tour of old san juan san juan, pr cruise. Two walking tours of old san juan spread 10 years apart convince me that the experience is all about timing. It was one of six original massive wooden doors that, centuries ago, were closed at sundown to protect the residents. Take a segway tour of old san juan see old san juan from a jet ski or a carriage ride take a night time tour of old san juan. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and. Get to know some secret spots of the san juan area.
The streets of old town san juan were fairly pedestrianfriendly and we had no difficulties walking from our hotel to old town. Aug 23, 2009 old san juan tourist map near old san juan, puerto rico. A walking tour is the perfect way to see old san juan. When you are ready to start your tour, start walking west to your left if. Get to know old san juans history and sights on this walking tour of the city. There used to be one in the sheraton old san juan, but no longer. We require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. Is there one or two that someone has done and really recommends. Old san is the most popular cruise port in the caribbean, thousands of visitors head to the forts and the colorful streets experience the wonders of this magical city. I would definitely recommend going on a tour to start off your visit to puerto rico.
Old san juan is one place visitors ought to be on the top places to visit while in puerto rico. The 10 best san juan walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Old san juan deluxe walking tour puerto rico lonely planet. Please use common sense and ask good questions when making travel. Follow these expert designed selfguided walking tours to explore the city on foot at your own pace. Hubby and i will be on the carnival conquest in a few weeks, and were largely eschewing traditional shore excursions in favor of more diy options. We decided to explore on our own and spend the day in old san juan.
Mar 23, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best san juan walking tours on tripadvisor. Tours travel through back through history and include centuries old adobes, 19th century board and batten homes, and more. I have been researching some walking tours of old san juan and have found many that seem great. Self guided walking tour of old san juan including tourist map. One was with the legends of san juan which is a guided walking tour very informative, fun and engaging. Old san juan is a small grid of streets without a chance to get lost. If you love the character of the old city, dont miss it. Both tours took place because we were taking caribbean cruises that disembarked from san juan. Get the free printable map of san juan printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Old san juan squares self guided, san juan, puerto rico. This walk offers a detailed walk route map that can be printed out or downloaded to your mobile device.
Debbie was our tour guide, and she was a bundle of energy and information. We throughly enjoyed the history of old san juan, not to. Walking tour prepared by masonry walls fully encircled the city of san juan by 1783, now old san juan, as part of a major system of fortifications that once defended the whole islet. This massive door was closed at night to protect the city and its residents from attacks. Among the best nocturnal excursions in puerto rico, night tales in old san juan is a journey into the history, mythology, and folklore of old san juan. We used carnivals wifi to download a map and a selfguided walking tour of san juan and we also asked our friends on twitter and facebook for. This walk offers a detailed walk route map that can be printed out or downloaded to.
Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc, san juan, puerto rico. Walking the streets of old san juan our wanderfilled life. Walking tour of old san juan, puerto rico compiled by. Where can i obtain a good map to use for this tour. I always walk the cities where ever i travel to, it is clearly the way to see the city and learning and meeting locals and learning from them and seeing what they are doing on a daily life living. Walk with me in an evening historic walk into the top sites that old san juan has to offer. The night tour visits many of the same places as the morning tour, but the guides are able.
Her narrative took you back in time as if you were visiting the city hundreds of years ago. Thats were the night tales in old san juan walking tour comes into play. Out of the three that were built, this is the only one that. Old san juan heritage foundation, was founded on march 2017, formerly incorporated as old san juan heritage walking tours, inc. We used carnivals wifi to download a map and a selfguided walking tour of san juan and we also asked our friends on twitter and facebook for recommendations about what to see and do. This tour is billed as a night time journey into spanish colonial times. Explore amazing city of san juan, immersing into its special atmosphere, which is the best city to discover true puerto rican culture. Discover local secrets and legends dating back to 1493. Created by the saint johns school 6th grade social studies class of 2022, this audio walking tour will take you on a journey through time, from the 16th. Things to do, old san juan cruise guide, diy walking tours, attractions, nearby beaches, dining, nightlife, best points of interest and more on our guide to the most popular tourist destinations in puerto rico. Selfguided audio tours in san juan, puerto rico voicemap. A fantastic night tour of old san juan, would love to do. You either go up to the atlantic ocean or down to the bay and piers.
Old san juan tourist map old san juan puerto rico mappery. Featuring a jawdropping view of the surrounding ocean and coast, the 12foot tall bronze statue is one of the most photographed. My friend suzie downloaded self guided walking tour to her phones and we used it as a map to find. I have been researching some walking tours of old san juan and have found many that. Walking around old san juan is the best way to immerse yourself in its timeless beauty and charm. To orientate yourself, take a look at the old san juan map that highlights attractions and related articles. We settled in at the hotel and grabbed our daypacks and walked into the old town san juan for lunch. Nov 04, 2014 i always walk the cities where ever i travel to, it is clearly the way to see the city and learning and meeting locals and learning from them and seeing what they are doing on a daily life living. Due to the coronavirus emergency, our website will be inactive until everything gets back to normal in old san juan and everywhere else. But there is so much to do and see in that small area that you can spend days there and never see everything. You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most. Night legends and history tour discover the legends of old san juan on a thrillfilled walking tour through old cobblestone streets.
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