SAN JUAN
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular guided in San Juan. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Guided snorkeling off Escambrón Beach in San Juan: turtles, included gear, and a GoPro video souvenir.
“Call the tour company before heading to the meeting place. When we arrived for our tour we learned that it was canceled due to weather It cost us $50 each way in the taxi to get from the ship to the meeting place…all for nothing. Not happy”
Guided day trip to El Yunque’s Las Pailas water slide area and Luquillo Beach, with selected hotel pickup and a wet, muddy adventure.
“You will need water shoes to navigate the waterfalls. Towel and bathing suit We had fun! Our tour guide Jose was very attentive and really helped us throughout the trip; especially at the waterfalls. The beach was nice and lots of bars and restaurants .”
Small-group half-day tour from San Juan into El Yunque rainforest, with Torre Yokahú views and a river swim if conditions allow.
“We loved the tour! Isaac was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable. We were going to rent a car and go ourselves but I’m glad we didn’t!! This tour was just right for us!”
El Yunque guided tour with pickup from San Juan: tower views, Mameyes II swimming, CCC Bano Grande, and lunch time for $80.
“This was a beautiful experience. Very accommodating for anyone at any fitness level. Louis was a great guide, extremely knowledgeable and interactive. Met a lot of great people and had a really great time.”
Make your own signature perfume in Old San Juan with hands-on note mixing, a take-home 50ml bottle, and patient guidance in a small group.
“Wide selection of choices with very knowledgeable and engaging staff. We were very picky but they were very patient with us.”
Snorkel the calm Condado Lagoon with a small guided group, gear included, then roam on your own for 2 hours in San Juan.
“Justin was the perfect tour guide! We had an 8 and 10 year old with us and he was very attentive to our needs. He made sure we all felt comfortable and confident before we ventured out and he was very knowledgeable about the area and the sea life. I was able to make priceless…”
Old San Juan walking tour with a certified local guide: forts, city gates, plazas, and history in about 2 hours for $25.
“Wonderful tour throughout old San Juan. Danny was a great guide and was very informative. Lots of interesting stops with a good walking pace”
Shoreline snorkeling in San Juan with included gear and entry, plus pickup options at 8am or 3pm for beginners at El Escambrón.
“We had an amazing time ! Our instructor was very patient and helped thru the entire process! I would recommend this just because of him !!!!!”
GPS audio walk through Old San Juan’s forts, churches, and walls. Self-paced and offline after download for $16.99.
“The audio does not always automatically start when you get to a specific stop. Sometimes you must restart the app. Sometimes the audio is delayed when you reach a stop. And sometimes the audio cuts off in the middle. Problems occuRead more”
A fast, air-conditioned guided loop through Old San Juan, El Escambrón, Condado, Santurce murals, and Loíza’s Afro-Caribbean food.
“This was an amazing excursion. We were a small group, so Alex, our tour guide was able to accommodate a few special requests along the way!”
