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San Salvador Half Day Guided Walking Tour

3.47 reviewsEl Rosario Church (Iglesia El Rosario)

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  • 4 hours
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

discover San Salvador on foot! the best way to get to know the historic center of the salvadoran capital, during our visit we will take a tour of the main squares, majestic monuments, the national theater and its French architecture, the street market and seasonal fruit displays, the national palace, Metropolitan Cathedral and its crypt, El Rosario Church... and then finish our tour with a demonstration of the best gourmet coffee in all of San Salvador at Fulanos Café.

Inclusions

What's included

  • guide service

What's not

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Located within the facilities of Parque Cuscatlan. It consists of an 85 meter long wall, made of black granite, containing the engraved names of at least 25,000 victims of the Salvadoran Civil War.

    30 min

  2. Center of faith and largest religious pilgrimage in El Salvador, in whose crypt rests the remains of Archbishop Romero, Archbishop martyr of El Salvador

    45 min

  3. the hidden jewel of the salvadoran capital, with its rainbow stained glass windows and its peculiar architecture, invites you to make a mandatory visit

    35 min

  4. At this point you can enjoy the best coffee in the entire historic center, and learn about the country's history from a cup of export quality coffee.

    45 min

  5. Built in 1923, with imported materials and capacity for 4,000 spectators, it stands out for its French design. A jewel that you cannot miss on our visit!

    15 min

  6. An architectural jewel that from 1911 housed the 3 main powers of the state until 1973. Its French design and its thematic rooms should be highlighted!

    15 min

  7. The souvenirs you are looking for! Then we will visit the street market and delve into the daily life of the inhabitants of the Historic Center of San Salvador! Something you can't miss!

    1 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We start the activity from the steps of the front the metropolitan cathedral, all tours must be 10 minutes before we start the tour
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 25 travellers
Operated by
Natural Trekking Central America
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in San Salvador

  • Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 228 experiences we list in San Salvador.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 82 of 228.

About San Salvador

San Salvador is El Salvador's capital, set in a valley beneath a volcano, with a historic centre of plazas and cathedrals, museums and mountain viewpoints.

San Salvador sits in a bowl-shaped valley under the San Salvador volcano, whose crater, El Boquerón, rises above the city to the west. The historic centre around Plaza Gerardo Barrios has the neoclassical National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where Archbishop Óscar Romero is buried, and the Teatro Nacional stands nearby. The Divine Saviour of the World monument, a statue of Christ on a globe, stands on a busy roundabout.

Top-ranked sights in San Salvador: Lake Coatepeque, El Rosario Church (Iglesia El Rosario), Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana).

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