San Salvador Walking Tour: Explore Historic Downtown

Experience the best of San Salvador with a city tour, including visits to iconic landmarks and a taste of the famous Pupusas. Then, explore the stunning El Boquerón National Park for breathtaking views and nature adventures.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Salvador - San Salvador is a city with a lot of historical richness and beautiful buildings. During the tour we will walk through important streets of the capital of El Salvador. We will visit important places, such as: The National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, The Rosary Church, as well important plazas.
  • Parque Nacional El Boqueron -…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Embarking on a stroll around downtown San Salvador under the guidance of our experienced tour guides is an excellent method to discover and appreciate the region. Our itinerary includes the most significant downtown structures while offering glimpses into the everyday lives of Salvadorans and narratives of their past and present conditions. Our visit…

Location
San Salvador
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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703jesikas
Aug 18, 2025
Highly recommend! - My son and I had the best time touring San Salvador! William is the best. Very patient and kind with children. Definitely want to go back and see more of the country.
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M1505eeclaudiad
Aug 10, 2025
Excellent tour company! - We used Perplexity to search for English-language tours that involve hiking, walking around and seeing the city, and learning about the country’s history. EC tours came up as one of the first results, and when we emailed them, they got back to us right away, we were able to pay in advance for our tours online, and they were always prompt and informative. We took three tours with this company (San Salvador city tour and Volcano; Mayan Archeological Sites; and Nawi Beach), and our tour guides were Wendy and Lisbeth, and our drivers were Manuel and Sandra. Everyone was really smart, capable, and fun. We will definitely be booking more tours with them next time we come to El Salvador.
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Kiranicole3
Jul 11, 2025
PERFECT TOUR AND AIRPORT TRANSFER in EL SALVADOR - From the moment Steve (best Translator in EL SALVADOR) met us at airport pick up our trip was improved. His personality is everything. Alessandro (best Driver in EL SALVADOR) was also cool. I messaged a week ago and got a response rather quickly to get a tour arranged for our group of 6. THANKS VANESSA!!! I was so happy they offered airport transport too. The guys worked hard and were very hospitable. We were so happy they accepted our invitation to have lunch with us during our tour.
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Laura
Jul 6, 2025
El Salvador is a hidden Gem and this tour brings out its shine. - Wendy was very knowledgeable and took my needs into consideration, we did exactly what I wanted and I learned so much, The views were amazing, and The driver William was always on point and appeared like magic whenever we needed him! El Salvador is a hidden gem and would recommend this tour to anyone who will listen.
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Lully7710
Jul 3, 2025
Fantastic Experience with a Great Guide. - Steven was an outstanding guide! My son and I truly enjoyed our day with him. He was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and very patient with children, which made everything easier and more fun. We loved exploring the historic center, visiting El Boquerón National Park, and, last but not least, enjoying delicious pupusas and horchata. The tour itself is excellent, but Steven made it even more special. Highly recommended!
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471cindyi
Jun 30, 2025
Great tour - I had an amazing time exploring San Salvador, all thanks to Gabriel! From local history to hidden gems, he made the city come alive. The absolute highlight? The pupusas. Hands down the best I’ve ever had — fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable. Thank you for the warm hospitality, knowledge, and for introducing me to the heart (and taste) of El Salvador. Highly recommend!
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J7488cllucasf
Jun 28, 2025
Tour San Salvador historical center and El Boqueron - Very good tour, my guide Wendy was very attentive and give a lot of insights on the history of the city and the hiking was pleasant. I definitely recommend doing it if it is your first time in El Salvador!
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Pambeckmorey
Jun 21, 2025
Make El Salvador Great Again - This is the perfect tour of the city of San Salvador and a gorgeous hike to a volcano followed by papusa tasting! I don’t usually like full day tours, but this was the right amount. Steve was delightful and knowledgeable and he kept the pace moving along. It was 8:30am-2:30pm. You get the history and some exercise and lunch!
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Ary_c
Jun 19, 2025
Salvador Salva - The tour is very deep and makes you feel the pain of the village and its current achievements.Very historic and very dynamic.The volcano Boquerón impresses and its vegetation
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Elvin_a
Jun 11, 2025
Very good tour to visit San Salvador and Boqueron National Park - This is a great tour to visit many highlight spots in the city of San Salvador and El Boquerón National Park, and to try pupusas with a great view of the city. Our guide did a great job making a nice route to walk around the city to visit the plazas, churches, and the amazing library. Afterward, we went to the National Park (be ready to walk many stair steps!), where we had a nice view of the volcano and the park area. We finished the tour at a restaurant where we had the pupusas, though I think I've had better ones in the city. The restaurant also has local coffee that you can purchase. Overall, it's a very nice tour to learn about San Salvador and enjoy a nice view of the city.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).