Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting

San Salvador, El Salvador

Half Day Private Walking Tour in Downtown SAn Salvador

4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore San Salvador at a more relaxed pace during a private walking tour of the downtown area of El Salvador’s vibrant capital city. Taking a private tour allows you to set the pace of your stroll, as you get the inside scoop on local history and culture from your guide, who leads the way so you don’t have to worry about navigating.

Zoom in on the finer details of San Salvador on a walking tour
Benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide
Choose a morning or afternoon start time
Select from several convenient meeting points

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Drop-off point

San Salvador, El Salvador

Pickup details

We will pick you up right in fron of your hotel

What To Expect

San Salvador (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Very enjoyable and informative

danteporter, Apr 2024

Joshy was amazing. This is a must for anyone wanting to see the city downtown areas of San Salvador. Joshy was very informative and made the tour very fun and enjoyable. The company is super professional and super accommodating. I will use them again for future tours.

Super friendly company and tourguides!

SheylaJafarova, Apr 2024

This company amazed me even before I got to El Salvador as I made a major mistake by booking it for the wrong date. They changed it without any problem even after all the past deadlines! The owner was very friendly and acommodating. The tourguide was super friendly too. This tours takes you across all major signts in the historical center of San Salvador and leaves plenty of room for photos, exploration and a meal.

The pupusas! Great little...

Maureen_V, Apr 2024

The pupusas! Great little treat! The horchata was also yummy and fresh. The tour was decent but could be better

Book a tour and Have a Blast!

David_D, Mar 2024

Wow!!! I did not know what to expect when I got this tour! But ALEX did a phenomenal job in welcoming me to El Salvador and showing me the historic downtown. I got to learn about various topics while we walk and talk about topics that have to do with how life is in El Salvador. We went inside churches and around Plazas. Also ALEX was great in taking photos. Oh and how can I forget we have an amazing time eating pupusas and him showing me how to properly eat them. Super delicious. Overall it was a 5 stars on the tour, the learning and the overall cultural experience. Highly recommend you check this tour out!

Highly Recommend this Tour! Great Guide!

Donna_K, Mar 2024

We spent a wonderful afternoon walking San Salvador with our guide Jocelyn. She provided very interesting commentary and personal insight during the tour. Our driver, Alex, was terrific. He was on time and a great conversationalist.

Highly Recommended

Jean_A, Mar 2024

Mel is an excellent guide. She communicated with me in advance to confirm pick up. She and Alessandro arrived on time to start the tour. She is very knowledgeable about the history of El Salvador and San Salvador. She pointed out things that I would not have noticed on my own and we had pleasant conversation during the tour. I highly recommend this tour.

Nice and sweet tour of downtown San Salvador

Eric_C, Mar 2024

Excellent choice for those visitors hoping to get a quick glimpse of some of the important sights in downtown San Salvador. The pupusas were very tasty! My tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was great being amidst locals as they busied about their day, and later hanging in the various parks enjoying the end of the day! I highly recommend this tour.

Created one of my fav memories of trip

Katie_C, Mar 2024

We had such a blast with Wendy! I really valued the information she gave us about the country and city of San Salvador. We had so much fun and really glad we took that tour, plus the pupusa’s were so insanely good. My favorite part was that we took a walk through a local market and saw this local hangout spot in the middle. When the tour was over we went back and had beers with locals and it was actually one of my favorite memories of our trip. I would have honestly never found that spot without the tour & Wendy. I highly recommend taking this tour.

An amazing experience that should or be missed.

Marlon_V, Mar 2024

We made so many amazing memories walking in Downtown San Salvador! Our tour guide Joshy was excellent. She’s very knowledgeable, punctual, and professional. If you want to get a real taste of San Salvador this is the Tour for you…you’ll get to see and hear about the history, architecture, and recently renovated spaces. Btw, the Pupusas were delicious!!

Great Tour

Mark_H, Jan 2024

We enjoyed our walking tour and eating pupusas. We didn't know much at all about El Savador and it was good to learn more history from a local. Our guide Joshy was energetic, friendly, and knowledgable. We covered a good bit of ground, saw some important churches, government buildings, parks, plazas, and markets. We were kind of underwhelmed by Pupusas but I'm glad we know more about the national food now, haha! It got a bit hot as the morning went on but not too bad. The driver and guide picked us up right on time at our hotel and returned us the same. All in all a good experience!

perfect tour

Luis_M, Dec 2023

Joshy is amazing! She walked me through several parts of the city and the pupusas were better than the ones I tried before. 100% recommended!

Wonderful day in San Salvador!

Kelsey_G, Sep 2023

I had such a wonderful walking tour of San Salvador with Melissa, who taught me so much about the history and present day of El Salvador. It's a beautiful city with a long past and is making so many changes for the future. Also had some incredible pupusas! My driver Walter was so kind about my terrible Spanish. Highly recommend this tour!

Best way to see San Salvador

jenniferpfaff76, Jul 2023

Fantastic tour of downtown San Salvador. Our guide Michelle was fantastic and shared the history of El Salvador and the city. The pupusa tasting was great

Exceptional Private Walking Tour and Pupusa Tasting in Downtown San Salvador

Keith_B, Apr 2023

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting, and I cannot recommend it enough. From the very start, the tour was perfectly organized and catered to my needs. Being picked up at my Airbnb was incredibly convenient and stress-free, allowing me to enjoy my day without worrying about transportation. Upon meeting our guide, Jenniffer, I immediately knew this tour would be fantastic. She was warm, knowledgeable, and engaging, ensuring that our time together would be well-spent. As we explored the downtown area, Jenniffer provided fascinating insights into the local history and culture, adding depth to our experience. The tour covered all the major highlights of the city, and the leisurely pace allowed me to capture many beautiful photos as keepsakes. The pupusa tasting was a particularly delightful treat. Not only did we get to sample delicious pupusas, but we also had the opportunity to share good conversation with our lovely guide. This added a personal touch to the tour that made it all the more memorable. In summary, the Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting exceeded all my expectations. The combination of a convenient pick-up service, a knowledgeable and gracious guide, and a well-paced itinerary made for an unforgettable experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the heart of San Salvador and taste the local cuisine.

Melissa is the best guide!

Iryna_O, Apr 2023

One of the best tours out there! Melissa was awesome! If you are ever in San Salvador and want to learn about the city, this tour is a must!

Guillermo is The Best!

Latika_W, Apr 2023

The walking tour was great! I learned so much! Guillermo is very passionate about explaining the history of El Salvador from a geographical, colonial, religious, migrant, developmental, and cultural lense! I was super impressed by how much knowledge he had. The tour was very engaging and well worth the price. I cannot forget to mention the papusas we had were delicious! I highly recommend this tour!

San Salvador in a couple of hrs

Martha_B, Feb 2023

Katya, our tour guide, and Edwin, our driver, we’re both great. They were very friendly and patient. They picked us up from our hotel in San Salvador right on time. We started by going to a park and then made our way down to el centro. Katya is very knowledgeable about the history and culture. She took us walking showing us churches and historic monuments. She made stops wherever we wanted, which was great because we got got try different street snacks. She took us for lunch to a pupusa place which was so good. I definitely recommend this tour if you want to learn about the city and see what life is like for Salvadorans.

City tour!

Brian_H, Jan 2023

Great tour! Guillermo was an awesome tour guide. Very informative, educated and kind. He went above and beyond and showed us the beauty of his city. You will not be disappointed, I can’t wait to go back.

Must Do!

William_M, Jan 2023

Alfreado was GREAT!!! Very knowledgable and very accommodating! He even went out his way to ensure that we saw the best possible views of the city! Would highly recommend

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks so much for your review and for use our services, we will let Alfredo know about it!!! Thanks for #DontSkipElSalvador

Perfect tour of a great area!

Frederick_F, Mar 2022

Loved seeing the city. My favourite part was visiting a local bakery where we had quesadillas (the sweet kind)! The cathedrals were also a sight to behold. Yesenia did a great job with explaining the history as well.