Explore Old San Juan: A Self-Guided GPS Audio Experience

Schedule

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024 at 06:00 am to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

La Corazon Steps | San Juan, PR

Stroll among majestic fortifications and ancient Spanish architecture in San Juan with an app-based audio guide.
About this Event

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one.
See the best of what San Juan has to offer with this app-based audio guide. Visit popular spots like the Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera and the Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Stroll around the city and immerse yourself in its history as you listen to interesting stories via the app.
Next, head to the colorful La Corazon Steps, and admire the painted red heart. Stop by the Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera, one of the oldest drama theaters in the US. Listen to your audio guide tell tale about the theater's haunted past.
Stroll to the Plaza Colon, with its towering statue of Columbus. Hear how Columbus claimed the island and how San Juan got its name. Take in the majestic Castillo San Cristobal. Unearth the story behind its construction and hear about the vast riches that brought so many colonizers to the island.
Next, pay the colorful and historic La Perla seaside neighborhood a visit. You might recognize it as the music video filming location for the hit song 'Despacito'. Get to know Sir Francis Drake and revisit his fight to seize the island from Spain.
Hear about the Second Battle of San Juan and find out why it was such a short-lived win for the English. Uncover subsequent Dutch efforts to take power. Learn how they torched the city and how the Spanish fought to prevent this defeat from repeating.
Continue walking, and behold ancient walls and gunpowder magazines, then finally the awe-inspiring Castillo San Felipe del Morro itself. Hear about Puerto Rico’s struggles for independence and why the US got involved. Take in the breathtaking ocean views and give yourself a little respite.
Pay a visit to the Cuartel de Ballaja, which now houses the Museum of the Americas, then continue onto the Casa Blanca. Learn the story of the grandson who wrote one of Puerto Rico’s most critical historical texts. Find out how Ponce De Leon himself met a poisonous end.
Walk to Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Batista, the final resting place of Ponce De Leon. Discover the resilient history of the oldest church in the Americas, enduring countless challenges throughout the centuries, including invasions by the Dutch and the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria.
As the journey winds down, stroll along lovely cobblestone streets to the Puerta San Juan, the only remaining gate from the old city. Finish your walk just past the famous La Fortaleza, a towering fortress dating back to the 1530s.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Points of Interest along the of San jaun:-

  • Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera
  • Antiguo Casino
  • Plaza Colon
  • Castillo San Cristobal
  • Spanish Ships vs English Pirates
  • La Perla Neighborhood
  • General Sancho vs Sir Francis Drake
  • The Dutch Enter the Fray
  • The Eighty Years' War
  • Polvorin de Santa Elena
  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro
  • Bateria Santa Elena
  • Building San Juan's Walls
  • El Grito de Lares
  • El Morro Falls
  • Cuartel de Ballaja
  • Casa Blanca
  • Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
  • Puerta de San Juan
  • Ocean Path
  • La Fortaleza
  • Calle de la Fortaleza
  • Olympic House

Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

  • This flexible, self-led tour works by sensing your location as you drive
  • The in-depth audio narration plays as you drive
  • Buy just one tour for the whole car, and use it as often as you’d like
  • The audio tour is valid for one year after download, and you can use it as often as you want within that time.
  • Once it’s downloaded, the tour works completely offline
  • Tour your way: choose when to start, stop fast-forward, or rewind
  • Ask for help from a real person anytime over call, chat, or email

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This is a self-guided experience and not an entrance ticket. The West Saguaro portion of the tour begins at the GPS-marked starting point, La Corazon Steps in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  Before you start your tour, make sure you download the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and download your tour. These steps require good data/wifi connection. Instructions will be sent to your email. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route. Have questions? Visit Action Tour Guide’s Help page: https://actiontourguide.com/faq/.



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What's included
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App

What's not included

  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Food/Drinks

Know before you book
  • Embark on a self-guided journey with the Action Tour Guide app, serving as your comprehensive guide, audio narrator, and map in one convenient package.
  • Secure a vehicle prior to the tour. A single purchase is sufficient for the entire vehicle, not requiring individual bookings per passenger.
  • Post-booking, expect an email containing the Action Tour Guide app download link and a unique password to unlock your exclusive tour access.
  • Experience a tour crafted by local experts, brought to life through the storytelling of creative writers and the voice of professional narrators.
  • Engage with animated videos at numerous stops, offering visual insights into unseen aspects, from historical scenes to hidden interiors.
  • Your purchased tour remains valid for one year from the booking date, offering flexibility should your travel plans evolve—no need for booking adjustments within this period.

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Agenda
Walk through the vibrant Plaza Colon
Uncover the story behind majestic Castillo San Cristobal
Unearth the wild struggles for power throughout Puerto Rico’s history
Discover the dark secrets of the La Perla Neighborhood
Visit the oldest church in the Americas and burial place of Ponce De Leon

Where is it happening?

La Corazon Steps, La Corazon Steps, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tickets

USD 16.99

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