The Ghosts of San Juan: Private 2.5-hour Spooky Evening Tour
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Your tour begins in Columbus Square, where your expert private guide will introduce you to the city’s tenuous relationship with the notorious explorer. In June 2016, the 362 foot of Columbus was unveiled 45 miles west of San Juan on a ceremonial site for the Taíno, a culture nearly driven to extinction by Columbus’s exploits. Learn why islanders are wary of Columbus’s history on their island, and why they attribute centuries of disasters to his name, which they dare not utter in completion. See Castillo San Cristobal (external only), which was meant to protect the city from attacks by land, and remains haunted by one of the island’s tragic love stories, reminiscent of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Other tales include the disappearance of a Spanish soldier whose clothes and gun remained in the remote sentry box; to this day, numerous sightings of the lovers and the soldier are still being reported. Your private ghost tour of San Juan is 2.5 hours and is all done on foot.
Departure Point
- Your guide will meet you at Plaza Colón by the statue of Christopher Columbus, located at C. de la Fortaleza, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico.
Return Details
- Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in San Juan, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: San Juan
San Juan
San Juan is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, but on this private tour, you will discover the spooky side of the city, and hear ghost stories, hauntings and legends when the sun goes down.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza Cristóbal Colón
Mayagüez, Mayagüez 00680
Start your tour at Columbus square, a place with ghostly apparitions and supernatural occurrences that have been reported in and around the square. Learn of the Columbus curse and hear endless tales of deaths, accidents, bankruptcies, and natural disasters all rumoured to be linked to Columbus.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: La Fortaleza
San Juan, San Juan 00901
Pass by La Fortaleza, the governor's mansion, which is said to be one of the most haunted places in San Juan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Tapia
Av. Ponce de Leon, , San Juan
Hear the story of the ghost of a former actress who is said to haunt the stage of Teatro Tapia. Walk through the old town by prisons and hotels to hear centuries of spectral sightings documented.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hotel El Convento
100 Calle del Cristo, San Juan, San Juan 00901
Stay alert for strange noises in the Hotel El Convento, haunted by the ghosts of former nuns who once lived there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Expert local guide for your own private group
Exclusions
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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