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Private Tours of Old San Juan
Private Tours of Old San Juan
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Experience Puerto Rico on a different way. “Walk” at your own pace. Take pictures. Ask questions. See what you are most excited about. Know the history and the untold secrets of this wonderful place. I am a local certified tour guide that specializes on private full day tours of Puerto Rico. Visit the forts, caves, waterfalls, cultural experiences, etc. Is not like a college lecture. . . Is more like hanging out with a knowledgeable local person.
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Elaine D
Northville, MI10 contributions
May 2021
We spent a whole afternoon with Javier on a private tour. We spent time visiting the two forts in Old San Juan learning all about the history of Puerto Rico. We also enjoyed a wonderful meal at a local restaurant learning about what a typical meal in Puerto Rico. Was a wonderful day with a wonderful guide.
Written May 17, 2021
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Thank you, Elaine.
I really enjoyed spending the day with you and your family. You got an extended tour, where we managed to see even more than usual. Hope to see you again soon.
Javier
Written July 22, 2021
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Donna M
Andover, MA8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Our tour with Javier was exceptional! He tailored our day together to our specific interests and was very knowledgeable, extremely personable and accommodating. This tour was the absolute highlight of our time in Puerto Rico. We highly recommend Javier!!
Written January 13, 2024
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Pat
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Javier is simply the best tour guide we have ever had! Javier was down to earth, very polite and he intuitively learned the ‘who, what, where and why’ of my wife and I. He knew all of the detailed answers to our questions, and he guided us on an amazing 8 hour tour of the greater San Juan area. Javier’s tour left us wanting to extend our tour, even though that was not possible. Because of Javier’s knowledge and kindness, we will be planning a follow up trip to have Javier show us more of Puerto Rico’s culture and sites! Thank you Javier!
Written January 7, 2024
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TripMember081320151
Akron, OH159 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
javier picked us up promptly at our hotel in dorado. he was very down to earth, knowledgeable and accommodating to all our interests. we had a combination of a riding, walking tour of old san juan, by our request. history, religion, and a pina colada. a very enjoyable day. hint: book yourself, not through your hotel.
Written December 9, 2023
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cindymay
Heathrow, FL193 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
We had a great time on the Atlantic Coast Full Day Private tour. We were able to see Old San Juan, Cataño, petroglyphs, a waterfall, and black sand beach area throughout the day. Amazing way to see another part of Puerto Rico.
Written March 25, 2024
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Ida R
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Javier took our lady group on a very informative and fun tour of Old San Juan, Piñones, and Loiza. It was exactly what I wanted my friends to experience as it was their first time in PR. Javier immersed us in the beauty, culture and history of Puerto Rico. He is very knowledgeable and fielded all our questions masterfully.
Javier, mil gracias!
Javier, mil gracias!
Written March 30, 2023
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Thank you, Ida. I had a great time with you and your friends. The bomba workshop was a lot of fun. Hope to see you again. Javier
Written July 8, 2023
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citygirlNj
New Jersey89 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed the tour very much! We especially enjoyed the personal stories that Carlos told us. He was very knowledgeable and was interesting to listen to. And his English was very well. If you wanted a picture of something just let him know and he will accommodate you. It was nice doing the private tour you can just get in and out of the air-conditioned vehicle and not have to wait for a bunch of people on the other tour buses. I highly recommend this.
Written January 22, 2020
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Julia R
Lincolnshire, IL15 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
We enjoyed a wonderful day with Javier exploring Old San Juan and the rain forest. We especially appreciate that he took a day off from his holiday to accommodate us. Our day was full and left us wanting to go with Javier on our next trip to Puerto Rico. I highly recommend booking with Javier.
Written January 5, 2024
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patn35
Naples, FL30 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We had a private walking tour of Old San Juan with Javier Ruiz. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very in tune to our interests and comfort during our 4 hour walking tour, which he customized as we went.
Written February 12, 2015
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J'Adore-Voyager
New York City194 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a great tour of San Juan with Javier. The city is just beautiful and I can't imagine anyone better than Javier to see it with. His passion for the city and its people is infectious. I particularly appreciated his deep knowledge of history and current social and political events. This was not just "look that way" but a real immersion into this lovely old city. See San Juan and see it with Javier!
Written January 18, 2020
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Thank you very much for your review. I really love my island, and I really enjoy sharing it with other passionate people.
Written November 2, 2021
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Hola Javier, llegamos en crucero el mes de noviembre. Estoy interesada en la excursión del viejo San Juan. Me podrías ampliar información. Gracias
Written September 30, 2018
Hellowe will be traveling in July 2018 for Royal Carribean. Interested in seeing old San Juan, the forts and eating some locally. The booking times come up,every hour, how do we know we are booking with Javier?
Written April 15, 2018
I am the owner and the only guide from "Private Tours of Old San Juan". If you book with us, I'll be your tour guide.
Javier Ruiz
Written June 5, 2019
Hola Javier somos una pareja unos intensa tú tour por el viejo San Juan llegamos en un crucero el próximo martes alas 12 en el seaside de Msc. Te agradecería q nos enviaras información del tour y el costo . Gracias . Llegamos 3 de abril .
Written March 27, 2018
Hi, We have 3 people (2 adults, 1 child) and will be visiting Pueto Rico in 9 August 2017. Our Royal Caribbean cruise ship arrives at 7am and leaves at 3pm. We would like to visit Old San Juan and El Yunque rainforest on that day. Would we be able to fit in both of them if we start as early as possible?
Please give me an email address to contact you. Thank you!
Written May 6, 2017
Thanks for your message. Please contact me using the email address that appears on my profile.
Javier
Written May 9, 2017
Hello! My partner and I are really interested in learning specifically about Afro-Caribbean heritage. Are you able to customize the tour to show us sights that relate most to African history?
We will be in PR on 2/19 and 2/20. Thanks!
Angela
Written February 18, 2017
Did you do the tour? I referred you to Melba, who is very good. Not sure if the tour happened.
Written February 21, 2017
Hola Javier!somos n grupo de 19 personas que estaremos en San Juan el día 9 de noviembre en escala de crucero. Nos interesaría saber el precio de un tour por el viejo San Juan incluyendl el castillo y la fotasleza
También queremos saber si es posible incluir ver un poco del nuevo San Juan. Nuestra
Escala es desde las diez de la mañana hasta las doce de la noche por lo que disponemos de siguiente tiempo. Esperamos su respuesta. Un cordial ssludo
Written September 21, 2016
raannette
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Saludos Javier.
Me interesa celebrar el cumpleaños de mi hija llevándola a ella y a sus amigas seniors a un Tour contigo por el Viejo San Juan. Sería un grupo de 10 chicas y yo. Me interesa el lunes 31 de octubre en la mañana. Me dejas saber si estás disponible y qué rutas nos recomiendas para esa aventura. Muchas gracias.
Written September 17, 2016
Hello Javier,
We are a group of 4 (2 couples) arriving April 30, at 1:22 p.m. at the airport. Our Royal Caribbean Ship leaves the Pan American Pier at 8:30 p.m. We would love to take your tour when we arrive, can you advise us on
1) ground transportation from airport to you
2) luggage storage while on the tour with you
3) transportation to Pan American Pier after tour is over
Thank you very much!
Written April 16, 2016
Hi Laura,
Thank you very much for your message.
Am not available on April 30. I can refer you to some of my colleagues who might be able to show you around.
In terms of transportation you have 2 basic options:
1) Hire a guide with a van. He (or she) can pick you up and drop you off. You can leave your luggage on the van.
2) Take a taxi to Viejo San Juan (~$22) and then to Pan American Port (~$17). You can store your luggage in Barrachina Restaurant (free of charge) or 'Aloha' (~$3-$4/piece).
Have fun in Old San Juan,
Javier
Written April 17, 2016
Hi, do you provide transportation for the tour? We have 5 adults and 2 small children (1 and 4). Thank you,
Written November 16, 2015
Hola Yinyin,
Thanks for your note. I don't provide transportation for the walking tour of Viejo San Juan. Don't have a vehicle to transport tourists.
Javier
Written November 16, 2015
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