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Overview

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From crime capital to becoming one of the safest cities in Latin America.

Hugo's City Tour is the ideal choice for lovers of cultural tourism, or those who simply want to satiate their curiosity. During the tour of the Historic Center of San Salvador, led by a tour guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism, you visit ancient squares, monuments, civil and religious buildings that portray the history and identity of the capital city of El Salvador. At the same time, the visitor knows the most momentous events that have happened during the five centuries of existence of the city. From the time of its founding, through the attempts at independence, the Central American Unionist ideal, the civil war, to the period when San Salvador and the entire country goes from suffering the constant siege of criminality to transforming into a place where you breathe tranquility.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador

The guide will describe to tourists important aspects of the history of the Cathedral, the architectural elements and the iconography inside. The visit also includes the crypt area to learn about the mausoleum and a brief biographical review of San Oscar Romero.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Plaza Libertad

Touring the capital city’s founding square, tourists, through the guide, will learn about some of the most momentous events that have occurred since the beginning of the settlement to the present, the important buildings existing during colonial times, and the historical and architectural value of the properties that currently surround the site.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Clubs and restaurants offering nightlife to tourists interested in it shall be indicated

Upon request, the guide indicates the places where typical Salvadoran food is offered

Optionally you also walk through the chaotic and street food area of the city.

Right of entry into Iglesia El Rosario.

Options

Guided Walking Tour in the Historic Center of San Salvador

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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  • Choose Hugo - great tour

    austin b,,Jan 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Hugo is a really nice guy and did a great tour Very very knowledgable and I could see other tour guides rushing through places whilst Hugo took time and spoke about everything in great detail, I even saw people hanging around us as his knowledge is brilliant as they listened to him He even came to a restaurant with me afterwards just to order the local dish

  • Excellent way to explore El Salvador

    Lucie T,,Dec 8, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great and informative excursion. Had a wonderful time walking around downtown El Salvador. Lots of history and culture.

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