Good morning Old San Juan!

When:   Varies - Check calendar
Schedule:   10AM
Meet:   Plaza de Armas fountain

Adult:  $25pp

Child:  $19pp

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This tour is about...

Building a Colonial City

Building a Colonial City


Since 2000 travelers have enjoyed how our tour guides told, in storytelling fashion, the history behind the cobblestones, balconies, colors and the preservation codes that have kept the historical homes, a unique burial site, the wall and San Juan Gate in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, available to be appreciated by the World.

"Get to know how and why Old San Juan, Puerto Rico is the best preseved 16th century Spanish Colonial City in the Western Hemisphere during a one hour easy walking architectural tour".

Debbie Molina Ramos, Tour Designer and Tour Guide

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This tour is about...

...building a colonial city.

Explore the architecture inside historical buildings, streets and Spanish patios in scenic Old San Juan during a one hour easy morning walk.

The "Good morning Old San Juan!" guided architectural walking tour includes visiting, city hall, the Department of State, the San Juan Cathedral, formal jails and founding site of second oldest city in the Western Hemisphere.

See images of Old San Juan before it became a tourist destination. Hear how the military lifestyle shaped one of the oldest city in The Americas.

The route and presentation was designed to service:

»  cruise ship passengers with limited hours at the San Juan port.
»  a short tour with lots of meaningful sites and information.
»  parents with children whom are not interested in history.
»  travelers with walking limitations.
»  be wheelchair and stroller friendly.
»  travelers with low tolerance to heat.

Our story-telling tour guides have been narrating historical facts inside colonial buildings and streets since 2000 in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Description & pictures...

Story-telling tour guides

Meet your story-telling tour guide at Plaza de Armas fountain. Your tour guide specializes in Old San Juan and will show you how and why the civilians and military used the architecture to survive in the town inside the Fortress City of Puerto Rico.

Cruise ship passengers

You asked. We delivered. An one hour architecture morning walking tour presented with a fun story telling style. Lots of meaningful information, so you can enjoy your few hours at the San Juan port.

book now»  $19-$25pp

Preservation codes

What materials are used during restauration, so the World can enjoy the historical sites?

The story behind the stairs

An interactive tour that will show you the stairs unique stories.

book now»  $19-$25pp

This tour is ideal for families of all ages. Parents loves the history, the chidren the colors and everyone will enjoy the stories.

Debbie Molina Ramos,
Tour Designer and Tour Guide

Cobblestones

The story behind the 18th and 21th century cobblestones.

Wheelchair and stroller friendly

The route is flat; however, it could be fun occasionally ride on the bumpy cobblestones.

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Explore Spanish patios

How was the Spanish patios used?

Famous burial site

Historical facts of Juan Ponce de Leon burial site during this one hour morning walking tour.

Rain or shine...

Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM to 11AM.

Say "Hi!" the tour guide holding a "Legends Walking Tours" sign or Ipad: at Plaza de Armas fountain next to San Francisco Street.

book now»  $19-$25pp

Logistics

  1. Rates:
    Adult: $25pp Child: $19pp + 20% optional tips
  2. No charge for children age 6 and younger.
  3. The currency use for our transactions is the United States dollar.
  4. Schedule: 10AM - Altantic time
  5. Hours: 1
  6. Available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, cuise ship dates
  7. Meeting location: Plaza de Armas fountain, San Francisco Street
  8. Tour ends: Cristo street.
  9. Language: English
  10. Does not include: Transportation.
  11. Group size: Minimum numbers apply. »There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Updates will be e-mail and you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
  12. Physical level: medium-low - 1 mile leisure walk on uneven surfaces, flat and steps.
  13. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water.
  14. Tour is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
  15. Weather: Tour takes place rain or shine.
  16. We refund when we cancel; however, do read the details for our no refund policy.
  17. Booking confirmation will be received at time of booking. Check all folders at your e-mail account. We accept paper voucher or the e-mail using your smartphone.
book now»   $19-$25pp

Logistics

  1. Rates:
    Adult: $25pp Child: $19pp + optional tips
  2. No charge for children age 6 and younger.
  3. The currency use for our transactions is the United States dollar.
  4. Schedule: 10AM - Altantic time
  5. Hours: 1
  6. Available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, cruise ship dates
  7. Meeting location: Plaza de Armas fountain, San Francisco Street
  8. Tour ends: Plaza de Armas.
  9. Language: English
  10. Does not include: Transportation.
  11. Group size: Minimum numbers apply. »There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Updates will be e-mail and you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
  12. Physical level: medium-low - 1 mile easy walk on uneven surfaces, flat and steps.
  13. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water.
  14. Tour is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
  15. Weather: Tour takes place rain or shine.
  16. We refund when we cancel; however, do read the details for our no refund policy.
  17. Booking confirmation will be received at time of booking. Check all folders at your e-mail account. We accept paper voucher or the e-mail using your smartphone.
book now»  $19-$25pp


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Frequent asked questions for this tour

Our online booking calendar have the dates blocked:
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Three King's Day (January 6)
  • Good Friday - Holy Friday
  • July 4
  • September 15
  • Thanksgiving Day (USA)
  • Yes. However unforseen events such as construction, private or public activies, traffic congestion, site employee not available to open a door or ramp. The tour guide will try to substitute the site or provide the information where is safe and permitted.

    Yes we do. Please read the booking confirmation. In addition, a google map with the meeting location and pictures are posted on this page. Plan to be at least 5 minutes before the tour's starting time. No refund for late arrivals.
    NO. This is an architectural tour at the town where the civilians and military lived.
    Yes. Add the quantity at our online booking calendar.
  • 20% of the tour rate.
  • Tips are tax exempt.
  • On behalf of our tour guides, thank you for asking.
  • General Frequent Asked Questions
    book now»  $19-$25pp

    Meeting location

    Plaza de Armas fountain across from City Hall on San Francisco Street. Tour begins at 10AM.

    The tour's story thru pictures...

    Story-telling tour guides

    Meet your story-telling tour guide at Plaza de Armas fountain. Your tour guide specializes in Old San Juan and will show you how and why the civilians and military used the architecture to survive in the town inside the Fortress City of Puerto Rico.

    Cruise ship passengers

    You asked. We delivered. An one hour architecture morning walking tour presented with a fun story telling style. Lots of meaningful information, so you can enjoy your few hours at the San Juan port.

    book now»  $19-$25pp

    Preservation codes

    What materials are used during restauration, so the World can enjoy the historical sites?

    The story behind the stairs

    An interactive tour that will show you the stairs unique stories.

    book now»  $19-$25pp

    This tour is ideal for families of all ages. Parents loves the history, the chidren the colors and everyone will enjoy the stories.

    Debbie Molina Ramos,
    Tour Designer and Tour Guide

    Cobblestones

    The story behind the 18th and 21th century cobblestones.

    Wheelchair and stroller friendly

    The route is flat; however, it could be fun occasionally ride on the bumpy cobblestones.

    book now»  $19-$25pp

    Explore Spanish patios

    How was the Spanish patios used?

    Famous burial site

    Historical facts of Juan Ponce de Leon burial site during this one hour morning walking tour.

    Rain or shine...

    Available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM to 11AM.

    Say "Hi!" the tour guide holding a "Legends Walking Tours" sign or Ipad: at Plaza de Armas fountain next to San Francisco Street.

    book now»  $19-$25pp
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