Old San Juan Tour: Explore San Cristobal Castle

Explore Old San Juan’s history and flavors with a guided tour of San Cristobal Castle and a delicious empanada tasting.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Colon - Known as the welcoming plaza of Old San Juan, Plaza Colon is the perfect spot to meet your certified tour guide. The guide will be positioned in front of the large white monument at the center of the plaza, wearing a blue shirt and red cap.
    The square is just a few blocks north of the cruise port and the main parking garages of the…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Choice of beverage: bottled water, soda, or local canned beer
  • Entry tickets to San Cristobal Castle ($10 value)
What's Not Included
  • Comfortable Walking Footwear
  • Sun Protection (shades, sunscreen, hats or caps, etc)
  • Hotel Pick-Up (all participants must meet at Plaza Colon)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the sole walking tour in Old San Juan that features an exploration of the interior of San Cristobal Castle.
Stroll along cobblestone streets adorned with vibrant facades, while your guide narrates stories of conquest and resilience that span over 500 years of colonial history.
Your experience includes entry to the magnificent San Cristobal…

Location
Patria Tours Puerto Rico
Please, meet your guide in front of the big white statue at the center of the square. The guide will be wearing a blue shirt and red cap.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Albert_h
Sep 15, 2025
Our guide, Melanie, was... - Our guide, Melanie, was very knowledgeable and attentive to our questions. We learned a lot about the Castile but mainly Puerto Rican history
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Ray_f
Sep 14, 2025
Take the tour! - Melanie was soo amazing ! I love the passion she has about her culture and the history of this beautiful country! So many beautiful views along the way! She is the perfect example of how all tours guides should be! 10/10!
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Curtis_t
Sep 6, 2025
Good tour for power wheelchairs and a fun time for anybody - A great power wheelchair friendly tour if you are confident moving over bumpy surfaces. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable and passionate about Puerto Rico. We learned a lot and had a great time!
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Tessa_s
Aug 31, 2025
Must-do in Old San Juan - Melanie was lovely. She is so knowledgeable and passionate about the city and its history. She was engaging and friendly, patient yet authoritative. I would recommend her and this tour to anyone! Thank you for the wonderful afternoon.
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Yahaira_p
Aug 30, 2025
Jorge - All I have to say is Jorge . This was our first time going to Puerto Rico and Jorge made the experience so much better !! The tour we went on was great !! He was so detailed with everything and knew a lot about old San Juan Kept my two boys intrigued the whole time I would recommend Jorge and Patria tours to anyone looking to learn about old San Juan
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Kia_s
Aug 28, 2025
Jorge was very pleasant... - Jorge was very pleasant and informative. We truly enjoyed the tour and he was very patient with us, even as we fell behind and got distracted by the sights lol.
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Mact489
Aug 27, 2025
Great San Juan tour - Melanie was an outstanding guide! She was incredibly knowledgeable and full of passion and love for her country. Her enthusiasm was infectious and made rhe time go by quickly. She was patient and kind. We learned a lot and enjoyed the tour.
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973priyag
Aug 22, 2025
Learnt so much about PR in one afternoon! - Our tour guide went above and beyond and took more than the designated time to ensure we had an excellent experience , appreciated Old San Juan and Puerto Rico’s rich history, culture and strategic importance as a walled, fortressed city as a first trade spot from Europe. We also got to tour St Cristobal as well and see the lives of soldiers, walk the underground tunnels, see the bunker, appreciate warfare tactics, and experienced a dark dungeon! All in all, a wonderful education by an informed, excellent tour guide.
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Charisse_p
Aug 22, 2025
Very informative tour,... - Very informative tour, rich in history. Jorge, our tour guide, was very nice, respectful, very patient with our questions and pauses for pictures. It was beyond what we expected.
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Jose_a
Aug 15, 2025
Tour guide - Was a fun tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the history of the old San Juan!
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).