Old San Juan Tour: Explore San Cristobal Castle

Explore Old San Juan’s history and flavors with a guided tour of San Cristobal Castle and a delicious empanada tasting.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Colon - Known as the welcoming plaza of Old San Juan, Plaza Colon is the perfect spot to meet your certified tour guide. The guide will be positioned in front of the large white monument at the center of the plaza, wearing a blue shirt and red cap.
    The square is just a few blocks north of the cruise port and the main parking garages of the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Choice of beverage: bottled water, soda, or local canned beer
  • Entry tickets to San Cristobal Castle ($10 value)
What's Not Included
  • Comfortable Walking Footwear
  • Sun Protection (shades, sunscreen, hats or caps, etc)
  • Hotel Pick-Up (all participants must meet at Plaza Colon)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the sole walking tour in Old San Juan that features an exploration of the interior of San Cristobal Castle.
Stroll along cobblestone streets adorned with vibrant facades, while your guide narrates stories of conquest and resilience that span over 500 years of colonial history.
Your experience includes entry to the magnificent San Cristobal…

Location
Patria Tours Puerto Rico
Please, meet your guide in front of the big white statue at the center of the square. The guide will be wearing a blue shirt and red cap.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_h
Jun 17, 2025
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. - My experience was amazing, the history and culture of Puerto Rico is incredible. Our guide (Melody) did an excellent job explaining the history of the island and she was very knowledgeable about every landmark we visited. I would recommend this tour to any and everyone wanting a ture historical tour…..
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Marquisse_b
Jun 15, 2025
Melanie shared a great... - Melanie shared a great wealth of insightful information about Puerto Rico's history. Overall, I enjoyed the experience and look forward to visiting Puerto Rico again and learning about its rich history.
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Jill
Jun 1, 2025
Great walking tour of Old San Juan - Melanie gave us a great overview of the history of the area. She paced the walking tour so well as we had diverse ages in our group. It was a HOT afternoon and she kept us in the shade as much as possible and gave us breaks. The castle was amazing! I really enjoyed being able to tour the interior. We really felt like we had a sense of Old San Juan after the tour.
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Victoria_b
May 4, 2025
Old San Juan Tour Guide - Melanie was an outstanding guide during our tour of Old San Juan. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the city’s history in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. I really appreciated how kind and thoughtful she was throughout the tour. She was intentional in what she pointed out, making meaningful connections to the history, culture, and architecture of the area. I walked away having learned so much. I highly recommend her!
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Catherine_s
Apr 27, 2025
Old San Juan walking tour - We were fortunate enough to have our tour guide, Melanie, all to ourselves on this tour. She told us a lot about the history, and the fort/castle was really interesting! Great afternoon!
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Nick_m
Apr 8, 2025
Best tour of SNU ever! - This was one of the best organized tours I’ve ever taken . Maria our guide was kind and warm and friendly and so smart! She gave us the best historical tour of San Juan possible! It ended up just being my family of five and she was so attentive to our special needs. Maria made it fun and interactive by asking questions and welcoming our questions. She deserves ten stars not five
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Sophiera2885yw
Apr 8, 2025
Great time exploring old San Juan! - This was a great tour through all of old San Juan. My boyfriend especially enjoyed the time at the Castillo de San Cristobal! Melanie was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide!
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Jessicare8866ee
Apr 4, 2025
10/10 recommend! - This is the only tour I could find that included the Castle! It was a blast! Maria was amazing! It was a time efficient way to see the highlights of Old San Juan
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Melissa_d
Mar 22, 2025
Nice history of San Juan.... - Nice history of San Juan. Maria was very knowledgeable. Wear walking shoes and bring bottle water. Nice day.
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Maria_d
Apr 22, 2025
Exited to see everything, but disappointed in no communication. - There was no communication about parking being impossible and they didn’t respond to messages. After looking for parking for 45 minutes, we were able to park, but the group wasn’t there 12 minutes past the designated time. That’s understandable, but they didn’t respond to messages or when I called the number provided.
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).