Scars of San Salvador
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
walking tour in San Salvador with local secrets, street stories, and real history. Walk through San Salvador’s hidden gems, markets, and powerful history with a fun, local, street-smart guide.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
No recommended for travelers with serious knee problems
Wear clothes that cover the thighs
If there is no attendance confirmation on the day of the tour, this will be canceled
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cuscatlan Park
We will be talking about the disappearance of the indigenous people in EL Salvador
Basilica Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Here we will discuss about the religion in El Salvador
What‘s Included
The Walking tour to all the stops
Entries to some churches, parks, and plazas.
Tips/propinas (if you liked the tour)
Pupusas and drinks at the last locations
2$ If El rosario church is open (not open all the time) and it's optional
Options
Scars of San Salvador
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great tour with Adrian!
deborahaS8309US,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic informative tour. Adrian is so knowledgeable and personable. He is wonderful. I highly recommend this tour!
Knowledgeable & Accommodating Guide w/ great English and Stories
Danielle C,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adrian was a very knowledgeable and accommodating guide who spoke excellent English. I was the only person on the tour and he customized it to places I had not yet seen, and assisted me in finding souvenirs for my family. He shared personal stories that allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the culture and history of El Salvador. He took photos and sent them to me afterwards. He communicated very well before and after the tour using WhatsApp and made sure to wait with me until my uber arrived as well. Highly recommend!
Best way we could have spent our day!
madison f,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Adrian was a fantastic guide! Very punctual, communicative & friendly. He went above & beyond to connect with us, providing personal experiences/stories that illustrated the scars that San Salvador has developed in the past. He also provided us with info on how things have drastically improved & reasons to be hopeful for San Salvador’s future! He also gave great restaurant recommendations & was eager to be a resource for us in any way possible beyond the scheduled tour. We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants an authentic opportunity to learn more about El Salvador’s history.
Great time learning about the history and culture of the city with Adrian!
568sammim,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrian did amazing at sharing El Salvador’s history and taking us to some modern spots as well. It was interesting to see how the city has evolved, and how Adrian has seen it at different stages within his life. He’s a truly knowledgeable, local, very personable, and easy to mesh with as well. He really looks out for those who take his tour, and I felt safe and in good hands as a solo traveler. Going on a tour with him was my pleasure.!
Most comprehensive story behind the scenes tour
ErikandAbbuseik,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour tells you all you really want to know about the recent history of El Salvador. And what came before that. Adrian is very flexible when it comes to booking just hours before and staying longer (late). His English is excellent. He will help you with anything you need. And show you the best place to get papusas and the best coffee. The content of the tour is information about recent devopments, growing up in San Salvador and where the country stands now. What will stick with you the most are the real examples. I highly recommend to kick off your visit to San Salvador with Adrian's tour.
Great tour guide, very engaging
51olanrewajuo,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guy who knows his stuff. Very engaging and in tune with his tourists. He gives you deep insights into what’s going on in the country and the past too and the link between the past and the present. I definitely recommend.
Great tour, great host, what more could you want!?
G4046YWmatthewc,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Adrian is a great host, very friendly and personable. He gives you all the details of the dark chapters of El Salvador's past, while also keeping it light and optimistic to reflect this beautiful country's present and future! Also knows the best places to get a tasty cheap cerveza ;) don't go with the boring standard tours, book this!! You'll be feeling as knowledgeable as a local in no time. Great tour, great host, with an expert local touch that you're not going to find on any tourist advice site. What are you waiting for? Book already!! You won't regret it!!!
Best Tour in San Salvador
M4603TQalexandram,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrian is an exceptional tour guide. If you want to gain a depth of knowledge of El Salvador and see a lot of the city’s main highlights, I cannot recommend him enough. Very helpful resource who is keen on ensuring that you have a wonderful time in this country. Speaks both good English and French.
Amazing tour and tour guide!
510keelanm,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrian was a great tour guide had a perfect blend between funny and very informative. After the tour we stayed in contact over WhatsApp and he gave us many recommendations to make our experience in San Salvador even better.
One of the best tours!
68huyp,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have had many tours during my travels and Adrian's tour was probably one of the best if not the best I've ever had. The tour felt so personal. He really connected with his audience. Adrian has personal experiences and an intimate connection with everything he was talking about on the tour. I knew nothing about El Salvador other than some of the things we see on the news and came out of the tour thinking I'm a local. He was also really funny so it felt like you're hanging out with a friend for a few hours. Oh and he also gave us recommendations afterwards and took photos for us. Thanks Adrian!!!
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