Self-guided walking audio tour of the old San Juan
Attractions & guided tours

Self-guided walking audio tour of the old San Juan

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£13.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 1 hour to 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This tour offers a vibrant mix of historic landmarks, artistic treasures, and coastal charm
  • You'll visit the Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, one of the oldest drama theatres in the US
  • You can explore La Perla, a colourful seaside neighbourhood featured in the “Despacito” music video
  • A highlight includes learning about Sir Francis Drake's failed attempt to capture the island
  • This is followed by a visit to the ancient fortress Castillo San Felipe del Morro
What to expect

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which acts as your personal tour guide, audio guide and map all in one. Your self-guided walking tour begins at the vibrant La Corazón Steps, which are famous for their painted red heart.

Next, head to the Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, one of the oldest drama theatres in the US and rumoured to be haunted.

After that, explore the colourful, historic seaside neighbourhood of La Perla. You might recognise it from the music video for the hit song "Despacito".

Delve into history with Sir Francis Drake and his attempt to capture the island from the Spanish. Find out how his Spanish opponent, General Sancho, achieved victory despite being significantly outnumbered.

As you continue your stroll, you'll come across ancient walls and old gunpowder stores, which lead up to the magnificent Castillo San Felipe del Morro fortress.

Be sure to visit the Cuartel de Ballaja, which is now home to the Museum of the Americas.

Next on your itinerary is the historic Catedral Basílica Menor de San Juan Bautista, the final resting place of Ponce de León. Learn how the oldest church in the Americas withstood numerous attacks over the centuries, including Dutch invasions and Hurricane Maria.

As your tour comes to a close, wander along charming cobblestone streets towards Puerta de San Juan, the only remaining gate from the old city.

Your tour concludes just beyond La Fortaleza, a majestic fortress dating back to the 1530s!

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Map
  • check Downloadable APP
  • check Digital guidebook
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Transportation
  • x_not_included Tour guide
Where
Plaza Colón, C. de la Fortaleza, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Meeting point:
This is a self-guided experience, not an entrance ticket. You can start the experience at the San Juan GPS-marked starting point.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This isn't an entrance ticket for an attraction; it's a self-guided tour with no accompanying guide. The local tour operator's app serves as a guide, audio tour and map all in one
  • You will have a lifetime access to the guide, it will not expire. Use it anytime, as many times as you want
  • After booking, search your emails for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now" and follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have an internet connection. It's best not to leave it until you're on site. Once you've completed the initial setup, the tour will work perfectly with offline maps
  • Based on your location, the audio stories will play automatically. You can start listening at any time and pause at any point
  • The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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