Old San Juan Family Fun Tour: Science/History/ Yummy treats
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Designed with kids in mind, the Old San Juan Sightseeing Educational tour offers a 2-in-1 experience in history and science, providing family fun designed to keep all ages engaged and learning! Kids will participate in a variety of exciting, handpicked on-the-go science experiments to learn about Puerto Rico's history, geology, geography, flora, and fauna.
After meeting at the entrance to the Compañía del Turismo at La Princesa promenade, kids and adults will enjoy a guided, narrated tour of the five centuries of history in Old San Juan and Puerto Rico led by a certified guide, Ed.D. - Professor Nat. Yummy frozen traditional Puerto Rican natural treats await the kids, and coffee for the adults, throughout the adventure!
We will walk along the monuments, fortifications, and rare sights, learning about Puerto Rican and Old San Juan history and planning. The kids' experience is the main focus, and we move at their pace. ❤️
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
San Juan Bay
Kids will receive here their scavenger kits to start fun learning adventure. San Juan Bay (Spanish: Bahía de San Juan) is the bay and main inlet adjacent to Old San Juan in northeastern Puerto Rico.It is among the busiest Caribbean ports. Thousands of fishermen ply the brackish waters where fresh water meets the sea. San Juan Bay's beauty and ecological diversity attracts tourism and a variety of recreational activities. El Paseo de La Princesa, the most beloved promenade in Puerto Rico, dates back to 1853. This beautifully restored walk is a favorite place for locals day and night and welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world. La Princesa was a former prison. The initial city jail was built in 1837 and then expanded in 1854. It incarcerated up to 240 inmates until 1965. Now restored La Princesa Jail is home of the Puerto Rican Tourism Company and a remarkable museum.
La Fortaleza - Palacio de Santa Catalina
La Fortaleza is the official residence of the governor of Puerto Rico. It was built between 1533 and 1540 to defend the harbor of San Juan. It is the oldest executive mansion in continuous use in the New World. It was listed by UNESCO in 1983 as part of the World Heritage Site.
What‘s Included
Certified local guide
Science/quest kits and educational materials
Authentic Puerto Rican frozen treat for kids
Famous Puerto Rican Coffee tasting
Accident Insurance
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Old San Juan Family Fun Tour: Science/History/ Yummy treats
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family Learning in Old San Juan
paj452,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! We visited cool places in Old San Juan. One favorite place was the fishing dock and living quarters in the San Juan Bay. We saw a really narrow house, an old convent turned into a hotel, and the wall that surrounds the city. We learned about the history of Puerto Rico, and Prof Nat was so interesting. She also did some small science experiments with us and showed us examples of animals and plants of Puerto Rico. Prof Nat gave us delicious, local snacks along the way. We had so much fun! - G, age 11 and P, age 51
Professor Nat was...
Keitha W,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Professor Nat was amazing. She gave a tour that kept both adults and children engaged even through a few rainy moments. She is a delight.
Best tour guide ever!!!
Krista B,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour! Our tour guide provided us with an experience we will forever remember. She was absolutely amazing!
Great family tour of San Juan!
lauragailruch,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Professor Natalia. She met us right on time and took us on a great walking tour, explaining history of the island and pointing out information that was interesting to our kids (ages 7 and 10). She brought with her a bunch of scientific specimens from around the island and let the kids take a break from the walking to sit in the shade and look at everything she brought, explaining everything to them and letting them touch the items. The kids had a great time. We learned a lot! She kept offering to take photos of us as a family, which is nice since we don't often take photos of all 4 of us. I recommend this tour for families! She also does an adult only tour. It was easy to find the tourism office on google maps to meet, but you might want to ask for her number to meet up if you have any issues. There is also a parking lot across the street that is inexpensive.
Amazing morning in OSJ!
sarahhV3495NC,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot say enough wonderful things about Prof Natalia! We had such a wonderful and stress free morning in OSJ. We experienced everything I had in my mind I wanted to see, our kids (8 and 5) were engaged the entire time and they are still talking about her after we got home. She brought us adults some of her homemade sangria-the best drink we had on the island! Even helped us get a table at Cafe Manolin after the tour and explained the specials, as they were in Spanish and we are not fluent. She has so much knowledge and love for PR, we cannot wait to come back and book another tour with her. If you are on the fence about booking a tour in OSJ (or any other area in PR)-do it! Don’t get caught in the tourist trap-go off the beaten path and learn about the culture with Prof Nat-truly amazing!
Best PR Tour
Discover49146981911,Sep 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nat was amazing ! My family enjoyed her so much we are booking another tour with her. If you have kids I would highly recommend her.
It really is a fun family tour.
jamesb380FL,Apr 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nataliya was a wonderful tour guide! She was full of history and information about how PR became to be the cultural mix it is today. Her tour was informational, inspiring and most of all fun. We where a family of 4 with two teen girls and Nataliya was able to make it fun and engaging for them! Her mixture of Science, History and local knowledge of Old San Juan was enjoyed by us all. This is a great tour for families and I have no doubt she could even keep the youngest kids engaged through the tour. I highly recommend looking her up.
Child Friendly City Tour
Jennifer M,Mar 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Nataliya was a wonderful tour guide! She was extremely knowledgeable and shared so much valuable information with us we left feeling like we had a good understanding of the history of Puerto Rico. In addition she was so patient and kind even with our most difficult child. She kept our young children (ages 2,6, 9) engaged the entire time! She answered all of their questions, showed them many interesting things and completed many science experiments with them. I would highly recommend Nataliya to anyone traveling with young kids in Puerto Rico. She does a variety of tours to different parts of the island. We enjoyed her so much we took another one of her whole day tours a couple days after the city tour. This tour was just as awesome!
The best tour I’ve ever had ❤️
Tetiana F,Dec 17, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00It was the most remarkable tour. The time passed by very quickly because the tour was very informative and interesting. Natalia is the best tour Gide! I definitely recommend.
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