Half-Day: Old San Juan, Santurce, La Placita, Loíza & Carolina | 6 hours

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Half-Day: Old San Juan, Santurce, La Placita, Loíza & Carolina
2 Adults x $200.00
$400.00
Approx Total
$400.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch

Overview

if you're visiting on a cruise or want to get to know the north of San Juan, this is your tour. In this tour you will learn about the history of Old San Juan, a beautiful 500 year old cobblestoned city. Visit the art district of Santurce. Get the know the history of San Juan's biggest barrio. Make a stop at La Placita, famous farmer's market so you can savor different Puerto Rican fruits. Finish your day at Loíza, Pueblo de la Cacica, was named in honor of Yuisa, one of the women caciques or chiefs on the Island. It was then settled by African slaves. Loíza is now a center for African-inspired traditions and gastronomy. This tour offers an immersive experience where the visitor will get a chance to taste the savory bacalaítos and alcapurrias, part of the cocina Afro-Caribeña. Visit the Cueva María De La Cruz, where in 1948 archeological evidence of the earliest inhabitants of the area were found. Take a dip at Vacía Talega Beach to finish off your Loíza experience.

Itinerary

  • Loiza

    Learn about the fascinating history of the African heritage capital of Puerto Rico. Visit Piñones and savor its delicious bacalaitos, alcapurrias, piononos and more Puerto Rican fritters. Enjoy beach time at Playa Vacía Talega. Take a dip at Vacía Talega Beach in Loíza. This shallow beach is perfect for snorkeling, swimming around or sunbathing for a little while. Our tour guide will guide you time to enjoy the beach.

    2 hours

  • Old San Juan

    Discover the history behind the beautiful colonial buildings and cobblestoned streets that decorate this 500 year old city. Our tour guide will drive around some of the most important sites of Old San Juan.

    1 hour

  • Santurce

    Discover the art district of San Juan. Santurce is the biggest barrio and it's famous for its murals covered streets, gastronomy, and museums. Stop at the legendary La Placita farmer's market and savor delicious local fruits. Stop at El Huevo coffee shop to learn about the history of Puerto Rican coffee and the owner will teach you how to do their signature latte art.

    1 hour

  • Carolina

    In this stop, participants will visit la Galería de los Gigantes, where they will learn the history of this important town. The visit will finish with a painting workshop taught by a local Carolina painter. An experience where you will be able to create your own painting from scratch.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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The Best of Everything!

Published on Mar, 2025

We were staying in Old San Juan and wanted to see the greater San Juan area and a beach or two. Our tour guide was exceptional, Jon Carlos. Laura the owner of the company was already booked, but I doubt she could have been any better. He is from San Juan, a history teacher, and really knows the area. Also the best places to stop for snacks/coffee/lunch. Delightful time and a good driver. We never could have done it ourselves and it was not a large group. A private tour for just the two of us. Perfection.

San Juan with more than a glance

Published on Mar, 2025

We had a wonderful neighborhoods’ tour with our excellent guide JanCarlos! As a history teacher by the week, he was perfect for being very knowledgeable about what we were seeing. He answered our questions with depth & detail. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a more in depth sense of the San Juan area.

Baile Bomba! Amazing experience!

Published on Mar, 2025

Definitely a memorable experience! I'm an NYC native (boricua by blood) and I appreciated Laura hosting this tour! I learned a lot more to connect with my heritage and show me the real Puerto Rico! I appreciated the Bomba class in Loiza. Places in Santurce, Carolina and Viejo San Juan! Truly worth it!

Great experience

Published on Dec, 2024

We we're given history of places and took pictures on our journey. It was fun at the end we are at a great local restaurant!

Don't miss this tour!! #sofritotours

Published on Sep, 2024

I typically do a city tour when i visit a place I've never been before, and this tour has been one of my all time favorites. First of all, Laura, our guide is not just a local, she's also an Historian. She was able to give us all the real history and stories about the places we visited. Laura took us to Loiza, an important part of San Juan's history, which is missed by most of the tours. While we were there, we stopped and had lunch at an authentic roadside beach restaurant! The food was delicious and I loved eating with the local residents. We also went to a local indoor market where we got fresh veggies and souvenirs, a coffee shop for a cool drink as we rode around the city, and one of Loiza's beautiful beaches. Laura was very patient as we wanted to stop often for pictures of their BEAUTIFUL country. Oh, and the beautiful (have I mentioned San Juan is beautiful? Lol) historic church. I highly recommend this tour and can't thank Laura enough! I will definitely be back to San Juan and take the tour again. I know there are many more gems she will share with us! #sofritotours

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