Puerto Rico

Talking Buildings of Old San Juan: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Puerto Rico
Old San Juan Let the citys buildings tell you their stories on an audio tour
  • 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Old San Juan and learn about its many historic buildings and sites with this app-based self-guided audio tour. Enjor convenient offline access and explore at your own pace, while learning about highlights such as the Castillo de San Cristobal, Plaza de Armas, La Fortaleza, Castillo San Felipe del Morro, and more.
  • Self-guided audio tour of Old San Juan
  • Ideal for independent travelers and history buffs
  • Includes lifetime access to the app and audio tour
  • Convenient offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Castillo San Cristóbal
    501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

  • 7/21/2020 - 6/5/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

End point

  • Castillo San Felipe del Morro
    501 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

    The tour ends outside Castillo San Felipe del Morro

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by VoiceMap

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      When you walked off track...
      Ashley_S, Aug 2023
      When you walked off track it was difficult to pick up where you left off. I would suggest providing an actual itinerary of the tour so people can ask for directions if lost.
      Don’t waste your money terrible
      Pamela_D, Aug 2023
      The mobile doesn’t work it asked me to pay again their was nowhere to add code mess up my whole trip
      Response from Host, Aug 2023
      Hi Pamela We're sorry to hear you weren't able to enjoy the tour. This is a highly-rated tour with an average of 4.5/5 from over 100 ratings. It sounds like you were trying to enter the code provided into the wrong app. You need to use the VoiceMap app in order to redeem the tour. Thanks, Alicia
      Wonderful!
      Sara_J, Jun 2023
      The students do such an excellent job in this audio tour - 100% recommend! Directions are easy to follow and you get a full experience of Old San Juan.
      Disappointing
      Ann_E, Apr 2023
      I wanted to like this tour because I thought it a wonderful idea to involve kids in making it. However, I was very disappointed. It was difficult to hear much of the narrative because some of the kids' voices were not very clear. Many of the stops were simply there to encourage you to keep going (unnecessary with a map and a GPS locator). When the information about the buildings was provided, it did not go beyond the basic facts (year(s) built, remodeled, etc.) with very little historical or cultural context provided. In particular, Ponce de Leon was the first governor of PR but that hardly makes him a heroic figure.
      Old San Juan was very...
      Sddjackson90, Mar 2023
      Old San Juan was very informative. We did have problems with the gps however. Our location was not accurate it seems.
      It’s Worth It
      Jakeisha_B, Feb 2023
      I really enjoyed the audio tour of Old San Juan! The only hiccup was that there was construction on a road that threw the tour off a bit. But I was able to put in the location where I was and started the tour back from there. I could stop and go as I pleased! Highly recommended.
      Perfect walking tour of Old San Juan Buildings.
      Karla_V, Feb 2023
      The precise location. As you moved the “guide” will move and start talking about the building once you got there. Incredible. Short and sweet stories. We love it!
      Awesome tour!
      Emily_L, Oct 2022
      So fun!! I had a wonderful time walking around with all this well-researched history in my ear, and the kids saying it made it so much cuter!! So much better than a tour because I got to stop and shop or wander off whenever I wanted. Also felt very safe walking around as a solo young woman.
      Didn't work.
      Brodrick_Q, May 2022
      The app didn't work. Tried for an hour just aimlessly walking around along the path it gave but no interactive points ever started talking after the Teatro Tapia.
      Response from Host, May 2022
      Hi Brodrick We're sorry to hear that you had an unsatisfactory experience. We've processed a refund for you. It sounds like you may have experienced a bug. We've emailed you and would really appreciate hearing more about your experience so we can fix it. Thanks, Alicia
      Great school project
      Denese_F, May 2021
      The info was great however it didn’t take into account of street closures so I was getting info for the wrong places and it kept on telling me I was lost
      Response from Host, May 2021
      Hi Denese Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the road closures. Our tours are published by local journalists, filmmakers, historians and tour guides in over 200 destinations, we don’t always know about sudden road works or business closures. We'd be happy to give you a credit for a free tour if you contact us. You can also still do the tour again, as many times as you like, at times that are convenient for you. Keep well, Alicia
      So adorable and fun!
      Kristen_C, May 2021
      This is seriously the cutest thing ever. My friend and I had a blast walking Old San Juan listening to these adorable 6th graders give each building's history in 1st person. The flexibility is awesome doing this vs a guided tour b/c you can start and stop it as needed, which we did take a pit stop in a cute little bar for a mojito along the way! Much better experience and at a cheaper price equals win-win!!
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      Turner_F, Feb 2024
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