Signs and Wonders in Old San Juan History Culture and Mysteries
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2 hours
- Local Guide (English, Spanish)
- Guide (English, Spanish)
- Meals
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Delve into the captivating history and spiritual essence of Old San Juan on this exclusive walking tour. Explore the city's rich tapestry, from its Taino, Spanish, and African influences to the historical structures and plazas that tell its story. Led by a certified local guide with a Master's in Behavioral...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 15 people in the group
- 1
Paseo de la Princesa
Walking along Paseo La Princesa, we will pass by the Spanish Prison, located outside the city wall.
Ask about... the Dungeons and tortures including the local revolutionary leader, Alzibu Campos, a Harvard graduate.
(Entrance subject to venue opening hours)- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
La Puerta de San Juan
Enter through the San Juan gate and discover its architecture and a profound interpretation of the logistics of the conquerors who used Old San Juan as an operations post.
Ask about ...the width of the gate.- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Calle del Cristo
Second oldest church in America, built in 1521.
Ask about ...Juan Ponce de Leon tomb
(Entrance subject to venue opening hours)(Donation may be required, not included)- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud
Take a look at a place where miracles happened. Discover the story behind its construction, which began in 1753. Built above the city wall.
Ask about ...what happened to the horse rider Baltasar Montañez- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Calle del Cristo
Built in 1646. Discover why the first convent on the island was created.
The convent closed in 1903 and today it is a hotel that has witnessed numerous stories told by its guests.
Ask about... the widow Ana de Lansós- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
La Rogativa
Understand the significance of the Rogativa sculpture, practically a monument for most Puerto Ricans. The fierce resistance of Spaniards and Creoles wasn't enough. A miracle was needed.
Ask about ...what happened in the largest British attack of 1797- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
Take a view of The Santa Catalina Palace and the Fortress, the first fortification built to defend the city of San Juan and the first in a series of military forts. Its construction was a protective measure against attacks by indigenous people, corsair, and pirates. Construction began in 1533.
Ask...- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Calle de San Sebastián
Take a look at one of the oldest houses in America, built in 1521 after the first settlements moved in.
Ask about …who lived the house.- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 9
Calle Norzagaray
Pass by the former Beneficence Asylum and the Insular Asylum, whose construction began in 1840, originally intended to house orphans, the mentally ill and other people in need.
Ask about... a bomb incident during the Hipanic-American War.- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
Build in 1539. At El Morro, in addition to enjoying the majestic view, you will learn about the executions, attacks, and sieges that took place there. More than 250 years of expansion and modification, transforming it into a multi-level fortress to protect the strategic port of San Juan from maritime...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Iglesia de San Jose
The third oldest church in America (1532). Discover why it is said to have been the site of many miracles and wondrous events.
(Entrance subject to venue opening hours)(Donation may be required, not included)
Ask about ...“La Virgen de Belen”- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 12
Cemetery Street
Discover the hidden facts about this cemetery outside of the city wall where most prominent puertorricans are at rest.
Ask about... local meaning "Pateco took that one” (Se lo llevo Pateco)- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 13
Galeria Nacional del Instituto de Cultura Puertorriquena
Founded in the 16th century by the Dominican order, it has served various purposes throughout the centuries, including a refuge for friars, a school, and even a military hospital.
Ask about... the famous puertorrican corsair Miguel Enriques.- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 14
Garita del Diablo
Take a view of this sentry box, built in 1634, is one of the oldest military structure in Old San Juan. Discover the legends that explain why soldiers used to disappear…
Ask about...what happened to Private Sanchez- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 15
Castillo De San Cristobal
We will visit the sentry box and the main entrance overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and hear stories about executions, attacks, and supernatural phenomena.
Ask about...what happened to the cistern and the figurine of Saint Christopher (patron saint of the fort).- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 16
Teatro Tapia
Discover the stories and legends of this theater built in 1824, such as apparitions of a dead dancer, screams of burned witches, and a human stampede that left four children dead.
Ask about ...“Tree kings Day” and the Inquisition of witches 1591- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 17
Plaza Colon
Finally in the drop off area you will receive a summary of Old San Juan history, destruction of the gate, the construction of Casino de Puerto Rico and the first school build by the U.S. outside of the mainland.
Ask where the city gate was located and how was destroyed.- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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