Private Tour
Discover Old San Juan: A Private Half-Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into the soul of Puerto Rico with this customizable private tour of Old San Juan. With comfortable transportation and a flexible itinerary, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace.
Explore El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and offer a glimpse into Puerto Rico’s colonial past.
Feel the Culture Learn about Puerto Rican music, food, and traditions as you stroll through cobblestone streets.
Connect with Nature: Discover the local flora and fauna that thrive in this tropical urban oasis.
Your Tour, Your Way Whether you prefer to walk the colorful streets or relax in the vehicle, this tour is tailored to you. Perfect for first-time visitors or returning travelers who want a deeper, more personal experience.
Tour Highlights:
- Half-day private tour with hotel pickup and transportation
- Visit El Morro and/or San Cristóbal Forts
Fully customizable to match your pace and preferences
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is recommended that you bring a hat, and sunblock. and plenty of drinking water
Dress code is smart casual. Bring comfortable shoes. Be prepared for a hot/sunny day, and possible rain.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Please send me your phone number, so I can get a hold of you the day of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old San Juan
We will tour the city
Plaza Colon
On the entrance of Old San Juan. With the statue of Christopher Columbus.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Certified professional and local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Optional
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
San Juan 1/2 Day Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Puerto Rico Private Tour with Javier Ruiz
Sightsee15300826704,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I went on this private tour with Javier recently. I myself had been to Old San Juan as a child. However, this was my husband and sons first visit. Javier personally reached out to us prior to the tour, and when he did, I made sure to let him know my son was a young child (age 6), and my husband, who is a natural redhead with very fair skin, was extra heat sensitive since it was during the month of July. Javier replied back that he was happy to accommodate and adjust to our specific needs. During the tour, which lasted 4 hours total, he took us to walk around and personally guided us through the San Cristobal Fort, and the Old San Juan Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista. While driving throughout Old San Juan, he made sure to highlight the most important areas, and also made a personalized stop due to our interest in trying piraguas (local Puerto Rican snow cones/shaved ice). When we drove by the cat sanctuary, because we expressed an interest in taking time to pet all of the Puerto Rican cats that gathered there, he said it was no problem to take the time to do so and waited patiently. In all honesty, I have been on many different private tours in my years of travel, and none of them even compare/stand out, or come close to the level of professionalism we experienced with Javier on the Old San Juan tour. In general, my husband is an extremely hard sell on things, and even he left with rave reviews, which blew my mind. I honestly expected my son, who is 6 years old, to tire halfway through the tour, but Javier found ways to keep him engaged throughout the whole 5 hour tour. He beautifully accommodated the need for us to balance walking with driving due to my husband's extra heat sensitivity, making sure to ask along the way if we would like to get out at certain stops, or would rather stay in his very well air conditioned van, driving by important highlights instead. In the end, we all left with a sense of fulfillment, catering to our own needs and interests. I even reached out to my families travel agent of many years to make sure she put Javier and his tour on the top of her list to recommend to anyone and everyone of her clients that were traveling to Puerto Rico in the future as a must do excursion and tour. Well done and thank you Javier!
My family and I went on...
Erika A,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I went on this private tour with Javier recently. I myself had been to Old San Juan as a child. However, this was my husband and sons first visit. Javier personally reached out to us prior to the tour, and when he did, I made sure to let him know my son was a young child (age 6), and my husband, who is a natural redhead with very fair skin, was extra heat sensitive since it was during the month of July. Javier replied back that he was happy to accommodate and adjust to our specific needs. During the tour, which lasted 4 hours total, he took us to walk around and personally guided us through the San Cristobal Fort, and the Old San Juan Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista. While driving throughout Old San Juan, he made sure to highlight the most important areas, and also made a personalized stop due to our interest in trying piraguas (local Puerto Rican snow cones/shaved ice). When we drove by the cat sanctuary, because we expressed an interest in taking time to pet all of the Puerto Rican cats that gathered there, he said it was no problem to take the time to do so and waited patiently. In all honesty, I have been on many different private tours in my years of travel, and none of them even compare/stand out, or come close to the level of professionalism we experienced with Javier on the Old San Juan tour. In general, my husband is an extremely hard sell on things, and even he left with rave reviews, which blew my mind. I honestly expected my son, who is 6 years old, to tire halfway through the tour, but Javier found ways to keep him engaged throughout the whole 5 hour tour. He beautifully accommodated the need for us to balance walking with driving due to my husband's extra heat sensitivity, making sure to ask along the way if we would like to get out at certain stops, or would rather stay in his very well air conditioned van, driving by important highlights instead. In the end, we all left with a sense of fulfillment, catering to our own needs and interests. I even reached out to my families travel agent of many years to make sure she put Javier and his tour on the top of her list to recommend to anyone and everyone of her clients that were traveling to Puerto Rico in the future as a must do excursion and tour. Well done and thank you Javier!
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