San Juan Done Right! - Driving Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. The graceful Catedral de San Juan Bautista, or Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, is a can't-miss historic landmark in the heart of the old city. Highlights When visiting the cathedral, we won't want to miss the following highlights: -The tomb of Ponce de León -The mummy of St. Pio -The stained glass windows

   25 min

2. El Capitolio de Puerto Rico was to become the House of Representatives and the location for senators’ offices. The building faces the Atlantic Ocean and has a somewhat intimidating design. The entire structure is a wonderful example of Neoclassical Revival Style architecture. You can visit this place with our certified tour guide.

   25 min

3. Experience Old San Juan in a delightful ode to its seat of honor within the history of the New World’s conquest. Receive insight into the life of the common city dwellers, as well as the military origins of the Spanish stronghold that is the City of Saint John the Baptist. Our licensed tour guide will impart on a walking tour along the Paseo de la Princesa (Princess Promenade) to enter the old city through the historic San Juan Gate. Believed standing since approximately 1540. Once inside see Plazuela La Rogativa. Then it’s on to visit the Basilica Manor Cathedral San Juan Bautista, full of devotion, architecture, and art. Our guide walks you through its history and mystique. Later learn about La Fortaleza, today it remains the official residence of Puerto Rico’s governor. Close by, take pictures of Cristo Chapel, Pigeon Park and La Casa Estrecha (the Narrow House), one of the skinniest houses in the world. Finish with a Piña Colada at Barrachina Restaurant.

   2 h

4. We visit the remaining door to the city where countless people entered San Juan through the centuries.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Puerto Rico, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 767 experiences we list in Puerto Rico, outside the cities.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 94 of 767.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.