Private Historic Old and New San Juan & Distillery Tour | 4 hours

20 Reviews | San Juan
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation in 6 passengers SUV or custom transit van (depending on group size)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Overview

Experience the ultimate exploration of Old San Juan in a masterfully curated sightseeing and walking tour to the 90 most important landmarks of the city. A feat like this easily take at least 8 hours if done just walking, but we cover it all in eithier 2, 3, 4 hours or even a full day. by stolling in our premium vehicles providing a sanctuary of cool comfort, as you avoid sweating under the sun or geting wet under the unexpected rain showers in the tropics. You'll appreciate the ease of moving up and down the historic hills without exertion, ensuring your energy is reserved for enjoyment and discovery. Your guide, an expert in the city's rich heritage, will lead you through Old San Juan's storied streets and facades, revealing the hidden tales behind each significant site. Customize it adding Puerto Rico's finest rum distillery, Barrilito, our African Heritage Village, the Rainforest or all of the above for the ultimate full day San Juan Experience.

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Pickup details

We will call you when aproaching the Valet area 5 minutes before the time of the tour. We do not pickup at cruiseship terminal. If you are comming in a cruiseship we will pick you at the walgreens at the other side of the street to expedite the pickup process. ... Read more ▼

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Meeting points

Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
1055 Ashford Ave, San Juan, 00907, Puerto Rico

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • The Spa at Condado Vanderbilt (Pass By)

    Learn about the first Luxury hotel south of our Nation's border, previously Vanderbilt's family winter retreat.

  • Luis Munoz Rivera Park (Pass By)

    Learn about the history of the only park in the San Juan Island.

  • Plaza Colon

    Learn about the square that was the welcoming area behind the wall that surrounded the old city, the wall itself and how the area evolved to be what it is today.

    5 minutes

  • Castillo De San Cristobal

    Learn about the largest colonial Fort ever constructed in the New world and how it protected the San Juan in the largest attack the city ever saw. Walk its surroundings area which were part of it and take a picture by one of it's Garitas.

    15 minutes

  • Abraham Lincoln Statue (Pass By)

    Learn about the first elementary school built by USA and the significance of Abraham Lincoln for Puerto Ricans.

  • Cuartel de Ballaja (Pass By)

    Learn about the building that was used by Spain and then USA as infantri quarters.

  • Ballaja Sculpture (Pass By)

    Learn the significance of this marvelous sculpture.

  • Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery (Pass By)

    Learn the whys and hows of this unique cemetery.

  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro

    Learn about the oldest fort in the America's and the one that protected the city until WW2. Walk by the walls and take some unique pictures ads you discover it’s secrets.

    20 minutes

  • Iglesia de San Jose

    Learn about the 4th oldest church in the Americas and the second oldest in our nation America. Walk in and go back in time inside this gem that was restored to its original glory and reopened in 2021.

    10 minutes

  • Juan Ponce de Leon Statue (Pass By)

    Learn about our first governor and how he ended leaving Puerto Rico and going to Florida where he ultimately died.

  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

    Witness the second oldest Church in the Americas and our Nations oldest church. Inside discover Ponce de Leon Grave and a little and unknown rock chappel named Altar de La Patria resting place of the remains of our first bishop and our first emissary to the spanish courts.

    10 minutes

  • La Rogativa

    Learn the history of our most significative monument, the one we call "the miracle of San Juan"!

    5 minutes

  • Monumento Don Juan de Amezouita y Quixano (Pass By)

    Learn about the first monument of the Americas and its significance.

  • La Puerta de San Juan (Pass By)

    Learn the history, significance and fun facts of the main entrance to the city.

  • La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina (Pass By)

    Learn the history of the Oldest executive mansion still in use in the Americas.

  • Calle De La Fortaleza (Pass By)

    Discover the best spots for unique souvenirs and the birthplace of our state drink: the Piña Colada!

  • Plaza de Armas (Pass By)

    Learn today's city square history.

  • San Juan City Hall (Pass By)

    Learn fun facts about our city hall history.

  • Departamento de Estado de Puerto Rico (Pass By)

    Learn how this building has been home of many powerful institutions through the last 350 years.

  • Jose V. Toledo Federal Building and United States Courthouse (Pass By)

    Learn about the south quarters of the old city and why USA built their main buildings there.

  • Paseo de la Princesa (Pass By)

    Learn how this walkway got its name and see the last remaining of the south side wall

  • Casa de Espana (Pass By)

    Learn the history of this historic building.

  • Puerto Rico Police Memorial Monument (Pass By)

    See this significant monument, part of the Presidents walkway area.

  • Paseo de los Presidentes

    Learn about the 9 presidents that have visited us and why we have them in this walkway.

    10 minutes

  • Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass By)

    Learn the history of this famous landmark

  • La Rogativa

    Learn about what we locals call the miracle of San Juan

    5 minutes

  • Bastion de San Antonio

    Walk by this part of the wall intour way to el Morro.

    5 minutes

  • Bastion de Santa Elena

    See the defense point in the south wall between el Morro and La Fortaleza

    5 minutes

  • Ron del Barrilito Visitor Center

    You will visit our finest rum distillery to learn about its origins and heritahe in their historic tour and then have a complimentary cocktail from their exclusive seasonal collection.

    1 hour 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews

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Very highly recommended experience!

Published on Nov, 2024

Great tour guide and great tour; perfect length of time for the tour (about 2 hours) and it was a comfortable walking amount. Driving portion was very comfortable as well. Would use same company in the future! Highly recommend!

Great way to see the city especially if you have a hard time getting around

Published on Oct, 2024

Carlos was such a wonderful and accommodating guide. He was very thorough and went through the area in it's entirety. I would highly recommend him, well worth the money. I have some foot issues, so being able to see encrypt from the car was wonderful and relaxing.

Our guide was a walking...

Published on Aug, 2024

Our guide was a walking history book. Extremely knowledgable, loved being able to ride in a care in the a/c and stop at specific locations.

Great Experience

Published on May, 2024

Carlos was a great guide. I highly recommend Bucketlist Tours. They are very helpful with information and met any needs. Can't wait for my next visit.

Wonderful and Educational

Published on Apr, 2024

We totally enjoyed Carlos and his love for Porto Rico and his vast knowledge of its history. He had many interesting tidbits of information that we could not have gotten in any book. He was eager to answer our questions.

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