Tour storico privato a piedi della vecchia San Juan

In breve

Tour storico privato a piedi della vecchia San Juan è un'esperienza 2 h 30 min per piccoli gruppi a San Juan, Portorico, organizzata da Bestours - Outdoors Adventures Puerto Rico. I viaggiatori le assegnano 4,8 su 5 in 33 recensioni su Viator e Tripadvisor. I prezzi partono da 181,33 € a persona ed è disponibile la cancellazione gratuita. Incluso: Bilingual Tour of Old San Juan.

In sintesi

Durata

2 h 30 min

Gruppo

Piccolo gruppo, massimo 15 viaggiatori

Lingue

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Prelievo

Ritrovo al punto di partenza

Conferma

Conferma immediata

Viaggiatori

1–15 per prenotazione

Età

Adulto 1–75

Cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita (vedi termini)

Opzioni e disponibilità

• Private Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan

  da 181,33 €

  Giorni:

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  Orari di partenza:

  08:00, 16:00

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Orari e prezzi provengono dal calendario aggiornato dell’operatore e vengono confermati al momento della prenotazione.

Panoramica

Itinerario

1. Tappa 1 · 15 min

   Paseo de la Princesa is considered one of the most scenic walkways in the world. This promenade is imporant because of the important historical sites and statues along the walkway.

2. Tappa 2 · 15 min

   La Fortaleza (The Fortress) is the official residence of the governors of Puerto Rico. La Fortaleza was the first fortification built in San Juan harbor. The original tower, now called Torre del Homenaje, or "tower of homage," still stands; its name derives from an island tradition in which the resident governor climbs to the top of the tower to pledge a solemn oath of loyalty and courage during dangerous times.

3. Tappa 3 · 10 min

   The cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in San Juan, and the oldest cathedral in the United States, and is the second oldest cathedral in the Americas. The building of the San Juan Cathedral was part of the establishment and spread of Catholicism on the island. The cathedral contains the tomb of the Spanish explorer and settlement founder Juan Ponce de León.

4. Tappa 4 · 10 min

   Also known as the (Old Entrance of San Juan), the gate was built in 1635, this gate was the main entry into the walled city during its Spanish colonial era. It is 16 feet tall and 20 feet thick and leads you to the romantic Paseo La Princesa.

5. Tappa 5 · 5 min

   La Rogativa, one of the most beautiful sculptures in Old San Juan, takes center stage at the plaza. The sculpture was made out of bronze. Rogativa means “The Procession”, which tells the legend about a Catholic Bishop and his companions who made a procession in faith holding crosses, torches, and chanting during an invasion by the British on the city in 1797.

6. Tappa 6 · 10 min

   Built in 1521, it was the residence for Juan Ponce de León and his family. Now serves as a museum.

7. Tappa 7 · 10 min

   The Bastion was built next to Castillo San Felipe del Morro and it was meant as an added defense to the fort. In the 1800s, this bastion served as barracks for the soldiers.

8. Tappa 8 · 20 min

   Built in 1854 and used until 1898 by the Spaniards. The Cuartel was built as barracks for the Spanish Infantry. It was made to house 1000 soldiers and their families. After the 1898 invasion by the US Army, the US infantry occupied the Cuartel de Ballajá until 1936. During the Second World War, this structure became a hospital.

9. Tappa 9 · 45 min

   El Morro was the second fortress built in Old San Juan to protect the city from attack and invaders. It was built in a strategic position where it could attack ships with cannons from different angles. During the First and Second World Wars, El Morro was used by the US Army and today it serves as a National Park.

Punto d'incontro

Valutazioni dei viaggiatori

Buono a sapersi

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Termini di cancellazione

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

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