San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane
Overview
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1 hour
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Venture into the shadows of San Juan with Puerto Rico Ghosts, where vibrant history meets spine-chilling tales of the supernatural!
This immersive ghost tour uncovers the darker side of San Juan, revealing sinister secrets hidden beneath its picturesque charm. As you walk the cobblestone streets, you’ll join fellow seekers in unraveling the mysteries that haunt this enchanting city. Every site, from the eerie Plaza del Quinto Centenario to the storied Cuartel de Ballaja, is steeped in history and ghostly encounters.
This mile-long journey takes you through San Juan’s most haunted and historic locations, including the Museo de las Americas and Casa Blanca, where centuries of unexplained activity come to life. With each step, you’ll feel the weight of the past pressing in, making this tour an unforgettable plunge into Puerto Rico’s ghostly legacy.
Gather your courage and dive into the chilling world of San Juan’s haunted history!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
Plaza del Quinto Centenario, commonly known as Plaza del Totem, was constructed in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the New World. Standing in the heart of Old San Juan, the plaza is said to hold echoes of the island's complex and often turbulent history, with whispers of the past lingering around the towering totem that dominates the square.
Cuartel de Ballaja
The Cuartel de Ballajá, a massive 19th-century military barracks in San Juan, Puerto Rico, once housed Spanish troops and their families. Now a cultural center, the building is said to be haunted by the restless spirits of soldiers and civilians who experienced the harsh realities of war, their presence felt in the echoes of footsteps and mysterious cold spots throughout the halls.
What‘s Included
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Well researched history
Gratuities
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San Juan Ghost Tour: Shrieks in the Sugarcane
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We wanted a quick...
Teresa C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We wanted a quick activity in Old San Juan after dinner, and we enjoyed hearing some of the ghost stories of the main attractions
Our guide was so...
Chelsea D,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She clearly loves her job. We enjoyed getting to hear some history on our first night in San Juan. She gave us some hot spots that we want to go back and visit on our next trip!
The guide Jan was good....
Leanne K,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The guide Jan was good. However, there were far too many people in this excursion (over 20) causing the guide to have to wait for people to catch up forcing the presentation and the whole tour to feel rushed and impersonal. No time for questions or for all of the group to get a good look at the sites being talked about. Guide couldn't do anything about the people in the group that were more interested in themselves than the tour but made for a less than optimal experience. Nice history lesson.
The woman who did our...
Jennifer M,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The woman who did our tour was very nice and knowledge….but we did not tour any places that you would think we walked and followed and places that we would have like to enter such as the forts and cemetery were pointed out and spoken about but it was disappointing and not worth the money.
Our tour guide Mylene was...
Christine C,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Mylene was super awesome. Very knowledgeable and shared the history of many neat places in old San Juan. We had a great time and she made sure to give us cool memories as we walked through the city would recommend as a unique opportunity!
Great history tour with a twist!
Jessica T,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a great night out for some thrills and history mixed together. We enjoyed the walk around old San Juan at night and went to a bunch of places to learn the history and the spooky tales. We rented the EMF detectors and they really added to the full experience.
If you spend one day in San Juan, book this!
Elena C,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carola was sweet, smart and charming. We learned so much about Old San Juan’s history and culture, she started the tour with homage to the Taínos (indigenous people), folklore about the fortresses (we recommend touring them in the day) and we witnessed an epic stunt from a local black cat at the governors mansion (he seemed like a paid actor). Carola recommended going to the gardens of the mansion in the day (it’s free). Highly recommend this tour, it was very interesting and fun and easy and affordable. Also as tourists be sure to tip your guide a few dollars for a coffee/drink. If you visit when there might be rain, wear sandals/shoes with traction and pack a light poncho. Also recommend El Patio de Sam for yummy, authentic, affordable Puerto Rican food like their mofongo. And Cannon Club for a more bougie, romantic cocktail/dessert after the walking tour.
History tour
Veronica G,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This was more of a historical tour than a ghost tour. I was expecting it to be like other ghost tours I’ve been on. I did learn some history and saw some interesting historical buildings.
Good history, not so spooky
Amy L,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour guide Jan was knowledgeable and passionate. We had a bad start as the original guide canceled due to illness and had to bring Jan in, not his fault. However, we we're already at the location waiting when notified and would have liked to be told sooner. We could have rearranged plans with friends. The history of the area was interesting but nothing ghostly or spooky at all.
Fun experience
Given T,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jan was a great tour guide. He provided history of old San Juan that I wouldn't have gotten on any other tour.
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