--- title: Explore Old San Juan Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 27 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 325 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Two departures, low price rank_in_category: 6 of 11 (Old San Juan Walking & City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/explore-old-san-juan-walking-tour/ --- # Explore Old San Juan Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** A two hour walk from Plaza Colón through the cobbled streets to El Morro, the Capitol and the Ballajá barracks with a certified guide and bottled water. Fortress entrance tickets are not included, so the forts are seen from outside unless you pay at the gate. 4.83 from 325 reviews at €27 per person. In our comparison: #6 of 11 in Old San Juan Walking & City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Walk the Historical city of old San Juan on a guided tour, going back in time over 500 years. Starting at Plaza Colon and explaining the rich history of the island dating back to the natives of the island (Tainos). Walk thru the cobblestone streets dating back to the 1800’s and explore some of the hidden secrets from San Juan. Enjoy and explore the most popular landmarks in the Old San Juan area, including San Felipe del Morro Fortress (1539), Capitol Building, Ballaja Barracks, San Juan Gate, San Juan Cathedral and the San Juan gate. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Next to the fruit shake stand - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:30, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €27: ages 6 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €27 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 325 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tours2 Puerto Rico - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:30, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.83 from 325 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 315 of 325. - 5 stars: 292 (90%) - 4 stars: 23 (7%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 5 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical insight, but large groups and speaker problems can make the commentary hard to hear. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Puerto Rican history and culture - Friendly guides who welcome questions and keep the group involved - A useful introduction to Old San Juan before exploring independently - Helpful recommendations for local food, drinks and places to visit **Complaints:** - Heat can become uncomfortable enough for some walkers to leave early - Large groups and weak or echoing speakers can make the commentary hard to hear - Hills and uneven cobblestones can make the walk strenuous - Photos show an umbrella display that reviewers say was absent during their visit Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-01-30 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 1:00 PM Walking Tour | €27 / person | English | 1:00 PM | | San Juan Walking 9:30 AM | €27 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Bottled water - Certified Tour Guide ## Not included - Fortress Entrance Tickets ## Itinerary 1. **Plaza Colon** (15m) - This is the main Plaza in Old San Juan and the Tour will start at the Plaza with a description of the Plaza and the surroundings. 2. **The Capitol of Puerto Rico** (30m) - Capitol Building, description of the building and surrounding areas 3. **Castillo San Felipe del Morro** (30m) - Make a stop at the castle and give a description of the castle and surrounding areas. Optional to go inside the castle (fee not included ) 4. **Paseo de la Princesa** (15m) - Explore San Juan Gate and surroundings ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Next to the fruit shake stand Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJe-AJV8FuA4wRf5VJZ90eqPw Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Old San Juan Walking & City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 11** | €27 | 2h | 4.83 (325) | shared | | [Discovering Puerto Rico: Lifestyle, Art, and Cultural Tour](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/discovering-puerto-rico-lifestyle-art-and-cultural-tour/?format=md) | €68 | 4h | 4.92 (350) | shared | | [Old San Juan and El Morro Castle Walking Tour](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/old-san-juan-and-el-morro-castle-walking-tour/?format=md) | €44 | 2h 30m | 4.86 (737) | shared | | [Old San Juan Historical Walking Tour](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/old-san-juan-historical-walking-tour/?format=md) | €41 | 2h | 4.87 (407) | shared | Ranked #6 of 11 in Old San Juan Walking & City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €122, median €41; typical length 2h. 1 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/old-san-juan-walking-tours/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/explore-old-san-juan-walking-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md