This week relatives ride into town on the 2018 blues cruise. Nightlife in old san juan, puerto rico my guide puerto rico. For a different experience, visitors can take the night walking tour of old san juan. Pictures from the night tales in old san juan walk. Old san juan is a 465year old neighborhood that originally served as a military stronghold.
Both tours took place because we were taking caribbean cruises that disembarked from san juan. Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc, san juan, puerto rico. Night tales in old san juan walking tour april 3, 2006. Old san juan walking tour puerto rico activities lonely. Authenic puerto rican food tasting cooking lesson volunteer option available caribbean dreams san juan private party hopper. Two walking tours of old san juan spread 10 years apart convince me that the experience is all about timing. Guided tours of old san juan, puerto rico usa today.
The old part of san juan is a small area, only 7 square blocks. My specialize theme tours includes visiting some of the oldest historical sites in the new world. Wear comfortable walking shoes to help navigate the cobblestones, and pack lightweight clothing and sun protection for the near constant warm weather. This tour is billed as a night time journey into spanish colonial times. San juan is the caribbeans main cruise port and is home to more than 28 different cruise lines which bring millions of tourists to the city each year. Tours in san juan pr get to know san juan explore san juan from the view of a local on this free walking tour where you will have the opportunity to visit major attractions, the. Today i took yall with me to all of my favorite places in old san juan, puerto rico. Real pr cooking with ta family style cooking class. For those interested in the kind of stuff you see on the tour here are tons of pics. You can also create your own selfguided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most. Old san juan heritage walking tours, inc home facebook. This article will pick up where the prior one left off.
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. We meet up at the choco bar, do a little shopping and take the night tales in old san juan walking tour. 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. How old san juan became the best preserved 16th century spanish colonial city in the americas. An old san juan tour is worthwhile for anyone stopping over on a cruise visit or embarking from san juan. 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. Tour old san juan s 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. This guided 2hour walking tour explores the famous sites of viejo san juan with a focus on the events taking place before, during and after the battles. Old san juan food tour the original old san juan food tour. 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. Old san juan walking tour calle norzagaray san juan. 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.
Feb 20, 2018 this week relatives ride into town on the 2018 blues cruise. All those great suggestions on social media helped us put together a fun day full of delicious foods, scenic sites, and a. But there is so much to do and see in that small area that you can spend days there and never see everything. Covering 2 miles of the historic district, several rest stops are scheduled. The theaters, fine restaurants and hot clubs are not limited to the san juan area. If you love the character of the old city, dont miss it. Grab a bite of puerto ricos rich culinary history on this smallgroup tour amidst one of the islands most beautiful and historic neighborhoods, old san juan. San juan gate was built in 1635, it is the oldest and the last gate standing. Walking in old san juan visiting tips san juan puerto rico. Within a space of seven square blocks, youll find over 400 16th and 17th century buildings that have.
This tour will get you acquainted with old san juan s military culture, landscape and defenses. Cafe manolin in old san juan has a great lunch service and serves authentic puerto rican food. The first three parts 1, 2, 3 of our walking tour took you to most of the older, historical sites in old san juan. Getting some time to explore fort san felipe del morro, the massive fort you get to see during the sail in to puerto rico, was a real treat with plenty of photo opportunities. Taste the local cuisine on a food tour of old san juan. Old san juan food tour the original walking food tour of the old city. Old san juan free walking tour, san juan, puerto rico. We walked for over an hour and a half, and then chose to make a leisurely return to our ship on our own. Turn right on cristo and take your time walking down one of old. Between 1634 and 1638, the city of san juan was turned. Bateman is a professional journalist who has traveled widely throughout the caribbean and the americas. The top 10 things to do in old san juan, puerto rico. Just be sure to return and walk through the gate to continue the tour. The project is undertaken in coordination with the university of puerto ricos school of architecture.
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. 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. The food was delicious at every stop along the tour. At the san juan gate, turn right and continue through the gate. This field is always windy, so everyone flies kites here especially on weekends.
We took the night tales in old san juan walking tour with debbie, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The neighborhood is a mustsee for history buffs and those seeking postcardworthy views. Puerto rico is the nightlife capital of the caribbean. Old san juan walking tour living in puerto rico ep 9. 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. Experience the old and the new in the atmospheric neighborhood of old san juan on this 2hour smallgroup tour by segway. Debbie was our tour guide, and she was a bundle of energy and information. Enjoy a comprehensive walking tour of san juan led by writer david rodriguez.
There are narrow oneway cobblestone streets, shops, restaurants and just a lot of charm. The 10 best san juan walking tours with photos tripadvisor. We walked for miles and miles, and our feet hurt but, we. Walking the streets of old san juan our wanderfilled life. If you want an outstanding walking tour that combines history, legends, and entertainment, call my friend debbie at legends of puerto rico.
I very much appreciate your time in sharing your experience with travelers researching for walking tours in old san juan. Thats were the night tales in old san juan walking tour comes into play. You leave the tour feeling more comfortable touring old san juan on your own, and its a great introduction into old san juan. 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. 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 like waterfront walk, you can keep walking past the san juan gate. Best san juan walking tour of old san juan excursion. Art, history, museum, old san juan, porta atlantico north, rainy day ideas, shopping. Old san juan is a jumble of narrow streets amidst shops and restaurants. Debbie will take you in and out of some of old san juan s iconic buildings at night, after the crowds have gone and the lamplight bathes the walled city in a romantic and nostalgic light. Feb, 2019 we took the night tales in old san juan walking tour with debbie, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The sheraton used to be wyndam old san juan you meet under the flagpoles just outside. This puerto rico food tour offers an intimate introduction to the dishes and flavors that make the countrys cooking so unique. I am glad my travel tips were helpful and your wedding came out as planned. Walk east along san sebastian street until you get to cristo street. It depends on what type of traveler tourist you are if youre a history buff, a foodie, or. Going there in the evening is just as much fun as going there in the daytime. The group was small just the 5 of us so we could ask as many questions as we wanted. I have to say this was my favorite part of my vacation in san juan. Night tales in old san juan legends of puerto rico, san. If you prefer to do less walking, hop on the free trolley, offering 3 routes. Night legends and history tour discover the legends of old san juan on a thrillfilled walking tour through old cobblestone streets. This brisk twomile tour is led by excellent local guides who know how to make the past come alive. 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. 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.
Dine on up to 10 sips and bites at multiple tasting spots while you see the authentic side of the fortress city. For a less hectic atmosphere the santurce area and the condadoisla verde strips are ideal. A refreshing nighttime tour of puerto ricos capital. Debbie is an energetic tour guide that seems to really enjoy her work. As you begin walking towards calle norzagaray, youll see castillo san cristobal at the top of the hill overlooking the city. This selfguided walking tour will cover the san juan national historic site both forts, quick stops along colorful alleyways, cafes, two museums, nearby restaurants, and many photoops along the way. 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. The best way i can explain old san juan is a bit of the old world in the new world. Old san juan deluxe walking tour puerto rico activities. This intimate tour was a great way to see both modern day san juan and old san juan, up close and personal. This fourth installment leaves the old world and moves on to the newer parts relatively speaking of the city those parts constructed in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The night tour visits many of the same places as the morning tour, but the guides are able to enter buildings. Debbie also knows a lot about cameras and she helped us to get the best pictures while we were on tour. We walked around old san juan all day and condensed hours of videos into 9 minutes. Visitors flock to old san juan yearround, so be prepared for crowds, especially in the busy summer season. By reservation only, piragua limber stops included. In old san juan the salsa vibes last into the wee hours. Self guided walking tour of old san juan part 1 posted on 01 jul 2007 by gwenn updated on 22 jan 2019 category. Youll sample up to 10 sips and bites at multiple tasting spots while you see the real old san juan and learn about the fortress citys personality, rich history and interesting local tales. I am known for my storytelling style cultural tours throughout puerto rico. A fantastic night tour of old san juan, would love to do. Among the best nocturnal excursions in puerto rico, night tales in old san juan is a journey into the history, mythology, and folklore of old san juan. Discover the historic delights of old san juan as you pound its ancient cobblestones on a 5hour walking tour. Her narrative took you back in time as if you were visiting the city hundreds of years ago.
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