Turn right on cristo and take your time walking down one of old. Feb 20, 2018 this week relatives ride into town on the 2018 blues cruise. Effortlessly zoom around the 500year old colonial architecture of this ancient neighborhood as you visit 25 of the top attractions in the area, and learn about its evolution from spanish colony to us territory. Interactive map of san juan with all popular attractions old san juan, castillo san felipe del morro, cathedral of st. Posted on 01 jul 2007 by gwenn updated on 22 jan 2019 category. But there is so much to do and see in that small area that you can spend days there and never see everything. Escape the mob tours and take an old and new san juan tour, with an experienced guide. Enjoy a comprehensive walking tour of san juan led by writer david rodriguez. Old san juan is a 465yearold neighborhood that originally served as a military stronghold. If you like waterfront walk, you can keep walking past the san juan gate. I am glad my travel tips were helpful and your wedding came out as planned. Experience the old and the new in the atmospheric neighborhood of old san juan on this 2hour smallgroup tour by segway. Tour old san juans most important historic sites, learn about puerto rican culture, and experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present of puerto rico.
If you prefer to do less walking, hop on the free trolley, offering 3 routes. Ok we require some information from you, such as your name and email address, in order to make bookings and fulfill your service requests via the platform. Feb, 2019 we took the night tales in old san juan walking tour with debbie, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Historic friday harbor on foot friday harbor, 1906. Old san juan part 14 posted on 17 july 2009 by gsv theres a certain mystique to old san juan the historic sector of puerto ricos capital a timeless aura difficult to describe to people whove never experienced the caribbeans bona fide international city firsthand. For those interested in the kind of stuff you see on the tour here are tons of pics. All those great suggestions on social media helped us put together a fun day full of delicious foods, scenic sites, and a bit of shopping. Just be sure to return and walk through the gate to continue the tour. The smaller panamerican pier is about one mile away and requires either a taxi ride or much more walking. Bateman is a professional journalist who has traveled widely throughout the caribbean and the americas. This is a fascinating island with deep heritage and culture more so the hidden history inside and outside of the city walls of old san juan. Night tales in old san juan legends of puerto rico, san.
Self guided walking tour of old san juan part 1 posted on 01 jul 2007 by gwenn updated on 22 jan 2019 category. Selfguided walking tours to explore san juan, puerto rico follow these 6 expertdesigned selfguided walking tours to explore san juan, puerto rico on foot at your own pace. Visitors flock to old san juan yearround, so be prepared for crowds, especially in the busy summer season. We took the walking tour night tales in old san juan, its was fun, interesting and we saw a good amount of old san juan. A fantastic night tour of old san juan, would love to do. Old san juan tourist map near old san juan, puerto rico. Within a space of seven square blocks, youll find over 400 16th and 17th century buildings that have. Courtesy of the university of wa libraries, special collections, was0395.
Old san juan deluxe walking tour puerto rico activities. Glad you liked the pictures taken by debbie during the night tales in old san juan tour. Owners maria antonia and monchy rent completely furnished, 1 bedroom apartments with futon in living room. Visit one of the oldest cities in the world, san juan, founded by the spanish in 1521 ad. When cruises arrive in san juan, there will be hundreds of people trying to get on the trolley. Trolley runs about every 15 minutes when all the trolleys are properly functioning. Old san juan walking tour puerto rico activities lonely. With an expert local guide, you will discover the neighborhoods and learn about the powerful colonial influence. Walking in old san juan visiting tips san juan puerto rico. Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc, san juan, puerto rico. Find out where to park near old san juan and book a space. All the data used in this app is built into the software, so you can follow the city walks or use the city map without internet access or cellular data plan. A guided tour takes visitors through the main rooms of the house, where original and recreated period furniture help to capture the spirit of life on the island during the 16th century. As this is a tourist destination, english is relatively common, but not universally spoken.
It depends on what type of traveler tourist you are if youre a history buff, a foodie, or love shopping, you can easily spend a week in the city. There are 3 trolley routes, one of them is an open air tram with 2 cars and the. If you want to get a faster head start on your walking tour of old san juan, it is smarter to just start walking towards one of the attractions and hopping on the trolley on another stop around the city. Get to know old san juans history and sights on this walking tour of the city. Walk east along san sebastian street until you get to cristo street. Thats were the night tales in old san juan walking tour comes into play. This tour is billed as a night time journey into spanish colonial times. Old san juan free walking tour, san juan, puerto rico. Old san juan is a 465year old neighborhood that originally served as a military stronghold.
Debbie also knows a lot about cameras and she helped us to get the best pictures while we were on tour. The largest is right by old san juan and offers easy walking access to the historic area. Old san juan 10 sights old san juan squares 7 sights old san juan east side 7 sights souvenir shopping 9 sights no data plan or internet is needed, and no roaming either. The top 10 things to do in old san juan, puerto rico. Old san juan free walking tour explore amazing city of san juan, immersing into its special atmosphere, which is the best city to discover true puerto rican culture. There are so many things to see and do in puerto rico that it really makes sense to arrive early and see the sight. Nov 04, 2014 this is a fascinating island with deep heritage and culture more so the hidden history inside and outside of the city walls of old san juan. The project is undertaken in coordination with the university of puerto ricos school of architecture. We meet up at the choco bar, do a little shopping and take the night tales in old san juan walking tour. The best way i can explain old san juan is a bit of the old world in the new world. May 1, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best san juan walking tours on tripadvisor. Discover the beauty of old san juan with writer david rodrguez, author of the rise and fall of the great barbate. We took the night tales in old san juan walking tour with debbie, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
This week relatives ride into town on the 2018 blues cruise. See parking lots and garages and compare prices on the old san juan parking map at parkwhiz. To old san juan walking tour part 1 to old san juan walking tour part 2 to old san juan walking tour part 3. Although this eight by ten block district is part of san juan, it is quite geographically and culturally distinct from the rest of the city. San juan, puerto rico is the port of embarkation for our cruise on april 18, 2011. Private walking tour of old san juan cruise excursion. The sheraton used to be wyndam old san juan you meet under the flagpoles just outside. Wear comfortable walking shoes to help navigate the cobblestones, and pack lightweight clothing and sun protection for the near constant warm weather. Debbie was our tour guide, and she was a bundle of energy and information. Night legends and history tour discover the legends of old san juan on a thrillfilled walking tour through old cobblestone streets.
Street map old san juan street map old san juan walking tour. There are narrow oneway cobblestone streets, shops, restaurants and just a lot of charm. You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most. Between 1634 and 1638, the city of san juan was turned.
Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc home facebook. Cafe manolin in old san juan has a great lunch service and serves authentic puerto rican food. Night tales in old san juan walking tour april 3, 2006. Art, history, museum, old san juan, porta atlantico north, rainy day ideas, shopping. I very much appreciate your time in sharing your experience with travelers researching for walking tours in old san juan. Caribbean islands walking tour of old san juan ive been trying to get some kind of printable map off the computer on a walking tour of old san juan and have been unsucessful. Old san juan is a jumble of narrow streets amidst shops and restaurants. An old san juan tour is worthwhile for anyone stopping over on a cruise visit or embarking from san juan. We used carnivals wifi to download a map and a selfguided walking tour of san juan and we also asked our friends on twitter and facebook for recommendations about what to see and do. We walked for over an hour and a half, and then chose to make a leisurely return to our ship on our own. Going there in the evening is just as much fun as going there in the daytime. San juan gate was built in 1635, it is the oldest and the last gate standing.
Pictures from the night tales in old san juan walk. The trolley runs every day of the week and its free of cost. Walking the streets of old san juan our wanderfilled life. The old part of san juan is a small area, only 7 square blocks. It depends on what type of traveler tourist you are if youre a history buff, a foodie, or. All those great suggestions on social media helped us put together a fun day full of delicious foods, scenic sites, and a. The group was small just the 5 of us so we could ask as many questions as we wanted. Debbie is an energetic tour guide that seems to really enjoy her work.
An old walled city with more than 400 years of history, in contrast to a modern resort city, is the backdrop for your orientation of this thriving and interesting city. San juan bus map learn about public transportation in the san juan metro area. Discover the beauty of old san juan with writer david rodriguez, author of the rise and fall of the great barbate. San juan is a major starting point for many cruises, especially ones that go to the western and southern routes. This tour takes you back in history where the air conditioned transportation goes through the fascinating streets of old san juan while you learn about the hist. At the san juan gate, turn right and continue through the gate. By reservation only, piragua limber stops included. Best san juan walking tour of old san juan excursion. Remember to see the groups picture at legendofpr page on facebook. Get to know old san juan s history and sights on this walking tour of the city. The neighborhood is a mustsee for history buffs and those seeking postcardworthy views. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to san juan. San juan viejo san juan is the historic core of san juan.
Most cruisers will attempt to get on the nearest trolley stops right near bahia urbana. Historic downtown a selfguided walk through the historic downtown neighborhood and landscape of friday harbor, washington. Old san juan tourist map old san juan puerto rico mappery. The 10 best san juan walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Her narrative took you back in time as if you were visiting the city hundreds of years ago. Due to the coronavirus emergency, our website will be inactive until everything gets back to normal in old san juan and everywhere else.
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