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Ponce Historical City Tour

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| San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Overview

Delve into the history and culture of Ponce — home to museums, prehistoric sites, and vibrant gardens —on this day trip to the Pearl of the South.
Depart from your San Juan hotel and travel to the 17th-century city, where a certified tour guide will show around during a two hour walking tour. Visit Plaza las Delicias and its surroundings to learn about historical sites such as Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Cathedral, Firehouse, and City Hall. You will also learn about local spots, cuisine and art directly from a local.

After the walking tour we will make a stop for lunch. Food cost is not included, but you will enjoy from a local lunch menu special.

We will proceed to Serrallés Castle, where you will enjoy a 45 min. guided tour of the Museum. After the tour, and depending on the group's interest and schedule, we can add up to 30 minutes visit to other areas of the Castle.

Enjoy the personalized attention that comes from booking a small-group tour of no more than 12 participants.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • San Juan hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels only)
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Complimentary pick up for locations in Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado, Isla Verde.

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Plaza Las Delicias

Begin with pickup from your San Juan location and travel in the company of your guide and small group to Ponce, roughly 1.5 hours heading South. During this traveling time you will have the opportunity to admire how Puerto Rico’s diverse geography goes from city/urban, to the lush tropical mountain areas, reaching then the dry zone of the South.You will visit the Ponce’s Historic Zone during a two hour walking tour, known for its unique architecture and downtown plaza. Here you will see historical landmarks such as Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral, the century-old red-and-black wooden firehouse Parque de Bombas, and the neoclassical and Spanish Revival facades as you go. All while receive interesting and educational facts from your professional certified guide.During the course of the tour we will stop at a Puerto Rican restaurant to enjoy from an authentic lunch (food cost not included).
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Castillo Serralles

After lunch, we will proceed to visit Castillo Serrallés. Here you will enjoy a 45 minutes guided tour of the Museum. Depending on the group's interest and schedule, we can make a visit for up to 30 minutes to other areas of the Castle and it's grounds.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Cancellation after confirmation is possible if there are not enough passengers to meet the 4-person tour requirement. If this occurs you will be offered an alternative tour date or full refund
  • Involves a moderate amount of walking
  • Tour is provided in English. In the event of having Spanish speaking attendants tour will be conducted in a combination of English and Spanish.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ponce Historical City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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