Old San Juan Tour: Historic Forts and Plazas

Explore Old San Juan’s rich heritage with historian Dr. José Morales. Discover historic forts, churches, and plazas. Immerse in Puerto Rico’s vibrant history and culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Old San Juan - Stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, where you’ll visit historic forts, churches, and plazas. Learn about the city’s colonial past and its strategic importance in the Caribbean.

What's Included
  • Expert guided tour by Dr. José Morales
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, where you’ll visit historic forts, churches, and plazas. Learn about the city’s colonial past and its strategic importance in the Caribbean. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history and culture of Puerto Rico with Dr. José Morales, a seasoned historian with a PhD in History of America, specializing…

Location
Parque de las Palomas
Calle Tetuán
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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mary_e
Nov 29, 2025
Professor was amazing.... - Professor was amazing. His knowledge of culture and history was unsurpassed. Highly recommend this tour
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Leanne_r
Nov 22, 2025
Must do tour! - Thank you Dr. Jose Morales!! We had a great time. Dr. Morales was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. We wish we could have kept him with us all day. 😊 Thank you for going above and beyond to make our experience memorable!
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Corey_m
Nov 17, 2025
Old San Juan History Stroll with Jose - Jose was fantastic! My sister and I are here visiting Puerto Rico for the first time. We searched for tours of Old San Juan, and this one caught our eye. We can say that we 100% made a great choice with Jose! First off, it was a small group, so it seemed very personal. You can tell Jose is so incredibly connected to and passionate about Puerto Rico's history, and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with us. He spent extra time answering our questions, being attentive to our group's needs, and above all, Jose was caring and kind. I would recommend this tour to anyone wishing to stroll though Old San Juan and learn Puerto Rico history from the real deal.
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Ayan_p
Nov 14, 2025
Very knowledgeable and... - Very knowledgeable and kind hearted tour guide who takes pride in his country. Shows you Old San Juan and gives you great knowledge along with great sites for pictures! Thank you again brother 1 Love!
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Allison_k
Nov 13, 2025
Great tour! - We loved our tour with José ! Very informative and fun with some of the best views in Old San Juan! José shared in depth historical background for the area while layering in current cultural context, and gave great recommendations for our stay. Highly recommend!
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Judy_h
Nov 11, 2025
A great way to see the... - A great way to see the old city and learn about the history and culture! Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. I liked the small group size too.
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Erin_k
Nov 3, 2025
Do yourself a favor and book this tour! - As a history buff this was one of the best tours I have ever done! The guide was phenomenally knowledgeable and truly enjoyed sharing his knowledge while remaining neutral, sociopolitically. I left this tour truly feeling educated on how San Juan became San Juan. The pace was perfect we were able to remain mostly on the shade to avoid the heat. If you have any interest in history this is a must-do!
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S5997lxcarolynt
Oct 28, 2025
Learn about true history of Puerto Rico, San Juan - We had a wonderful time! Jose was extremely knowledgeable and enjoyable! I would definitely recommend him and this tour!!
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Vona_r
Oct 22, 2025
Quality Tour! - Our tour guide, Dr. José Morales, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the city’s rich history with both passion and professionalism. His perspective as a local and historian made the entire experience engaging and educational. Not only was the tour affordable, but it also set the perfect tone for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend doing this on your first or second day, it gives you a great grasp of the city’s layout and deepens your appreciation for Old San Juan.
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Kristina_k
Oct 4, 2025
Very informative - Very informative tour. Not only did we get a lot of history about Puerto Rico, we also were fully oriented in Old San Juan on our first full day there. Exactly what we were looking for!
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).