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Old San Juan Tour: Customizable Private Experience
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San Juan
Uncover Old San Juan’s charm with a private tour. Explore iconic forts, vibrant culture, and lush nature at your own pace. Book now.
Uncover Old San Juan’s charm with a private tour. Explore iconic forts, vibrant culture, and lush nature at your own pace. Book now.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old San Juan - A city tour awaits.
- Plaza Colon - Located at the entrance of Old San Juan, featuring a statue of Christopher Columbus.
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Castillo de San Cristobal - Truly impressive! It is the largest fortification in the hemisphere. Visitors can explore its hidden secrets, including tunnels, dungeons, military strategies, and more.
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- Old San Juan - A city tour awaits.
- Plaza Colon - Located at the entrance of Old San Juan, featuring a statue of Christopher Columbus.
- Castillo de San Cristobal - Truly impressive! It is the largest fortification in the hemisphere. Visitors can explore its hidden secrets, including tunnels, dungeons, military strategies, and more.
- Plaza del Quinto Centenario - Established in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the meeting of two worlds. A perfect spot for photos.
- Tótem Telúrico - A fascinating monument honoring prehistoric ancestors.
- Iglesia de San Jose - Built in 1532, it is one of the oldest churches in the hemisphere and has been recently restored. Please inform us if you wish to see the interior.
- Plaza de San Jose - Features a statue of Juan Ponce de Leon.
- Calle del Cristo - Considered one of the first paved streets in the hemisphere. Part of Old San Juan’s shopping district and home to significant historic buildings.
- Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista - Please let us know if you wish to enter. It is the oldest cathedral in the hemisphere, built in 1521, and houses the remains of Juan Ponce de Leon, the first Governor, and our landlady.
- Hotel El Convento - Originally a convent for nuns in 1652, it is now a luxurious hotel. Please inform us if you wish to visit inside.
- La Puerta de San Juan - Once the main entrance to the city and the hemisphere.
- La Rogativa - A monument honoring the women who repelled the British invasion in 1797.
- Save A Gato - A cat sanctuary home to over 250 cats.
- Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud - A chapel commemorating a miracle believed to have occurred in 1753.
- La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina - The oldest executive mansion in the hemisphere, still in use today.
- Calle del Cristo - Known as “Umbrella Street,” a popular photo spot where the First Lady often hangs umbrellas.
- Plaza de Armas - The main town square.
- Casa Alcaldía de San Juan - San Juan City Hall.
- Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico - The Puerto Rico State Department.
- Castillo San Felipe del Morro - Available upon request. Parking may be limited.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Certified professional and local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Certified professional and local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the essence of Puerto Rico with a personalized private tour of Old San Juan. Enjoy comfortable transportation and a flexible schedule as you discover the city’s most famous landmarks and hidden treasures at your leisure.
Visit El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering insights into…
Immerse yourself in the essence of Puerto Rico with a personalized private tour of Old San Juan. Enjoy comfortable transportation and a flexible schedule as you discover the city’s most famous landmarks and hidden treasures at your leisure.
Visit El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, offering insights into Puerto Rico’s colonial history.
Embrace the Culture: Learn about Puerto Rican music, cuisine, and traditions while wandering through the charming cobblestone streets.
Connect with Nature: Explore the local flora and fauna that flourish in this tropical urban sanctuary.
Your Tour, Your Way: Whether you choose to stroll the vibrant streets or relax in the vehicle, this tour is designed for you. Ideal for first-time visitors or returning travelers seeking a more intimate and personalized experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Half-day private tour with hotel pickup and transportation
- Visit El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts
- Fully customizable to suit your pace and preferences
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
- Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
Location
Old San Juan
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sightsee15300826704
Jul 19, 2025
Puerto Rico Private Tour with Javier Ruiz - My family and I went on this private tour with Javier recently. I myself had been to Old San Juan as a child. However, this was my husband and sons first visit. Javier personally reached out to us prior to the tour, and when he did, I made sure to let him know my son was a young child (age 6), and my husband, who is a natural redhead with very fair skin, was extra heat sensitive since it was during the month of July. Javier replied back that he was happy to accommodate and adjust to our specific needs.
During the tour, which lasted 4 hours total, he took us to walk around and personally guided us through the San Cristobal Fort, and the Old San Juan Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista.
While driving throughout Old San Juan, he made sure to highlight the most important areas, and also made a personalized stop due to our interest in trying piraguas (local Puerto Rican snow cones/shaved ice). When we drove by the cat sanctuary, because we expressed an interest in taking time to pet all of the Puerto Rican cats that gathered there, he said it was no problem to take the time to do so and waited patiently.
In all honesty, I have been on many different private tours in my years of travel, and none of them even compare/stand out, or come close to the level of professionalism we experienced with Javier on the Old San Juan tour.
In general, my husband is an extremely hard sell on things, and even he left with rave reviews, which blew my mind.
I honestly expected my son, who is 6 years old, to tire halfway through the tour, but Javier found ways to keep him engaged throughout the whole 5 hour tour.
He beautifully accommodated the need for us to balance walking with driving due to my husband's extra heat sensitivity, making sure to ask along the way if we would like to get out at certain stops, or would rather stay in his very well air conditioned van, driving by important highlights instead.
In the end, we all left with a sense of fulfillment, catering to our own needs and interests. I even reached out to my families travel agent of many years to make sure she put Javier and his tour on the top of her list to recommend to anyone and everyone of her clients that were traveling to Puerto Rico in the future as a must do excursion and tour. Well done and thank you Javier!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Erika_a
Jul 19, 2025
My family and I went on... - My family and I went on this private tour with Javier recently. I myself had been to Old San Juan as a child. However, this was my husband and sons first visit. Javier personally reached out to us prior to the tour, and when he did, I made sure to let him know my son was a young child (age 6), and my husband, who is a natural redhead with very fair skin, was extra heat sensitive since it was during the month of July. Javier replied back that he was happy to accommodate and adjust to our specific needs.
During the tour, which lasted 4 hours total, he took us to walk around and personally guided us through the San Cristobal Fort, and the Old San Juan Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista.
While driving throughout Old San Juan, he made sure to highlight the most important areas, and also made a personalized stop due to our interest in trying piraguas (local Puerto Rican snow cones/shaved ice). When we drove by the cat sanctuary, because we expressed an interest in taking time to pet all of the Puerto Rican cats that gathered there, he said it was no problem to take the time to do so and waited patiently.
In all honesty, I have been on many different private tours in my years of travel, and none of them even compare/stand out, or come close to the level of professionalism we experienced with Javier on the Old San Juan tour.
In general, my husband is an extremely hard sell on things, and even he left with rave reviews, which blew my mind.
I honestly expected my son, who is 6 years old, to tire halfway through the tour, but Javier found ways to keep him engaged throughout the whole 5 hour tour.
He beautifully accommodated the need for us to balance walking with driving due to my husband's extra heat sensitivity, making sure to ask along the way if we would like to get out at certain stops, or would rather stay in his very well air conditioned van, driving by important highlights instead.
In the end, we all left with a sense of fulfillment, catering to our own needs and interests. I even reached out to my families travel agent of many years to make sure she put Javier and his tour on the top of her list to recommend to anyone and everyone of her clients that were traveling to Puerto Rico in the future as a must do excursion and tour. Well done and thank you Javier!
Review provided by Viator
