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Walking
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Frequent
Asked Questions - "Legends
of San Juan tour"
1. Why does the tour guide suggest walking through Old
San Juan instead of riding a bus or van?
2. Why is the tour only available for groups only?
3. How difficult is it to walk?
4. Will the tour take place if it rains?
5. Would I
see much of Old San Juan if I go on my own?
6. What is the
difference between a walking tour and a bus tour in Old San Juan?
7. What type of transportation is available to
Old San Juan in addition to a tour bus?
8. Does the tour includes visiting a
fort?
9. Do you offer discounts to families?
10. Tips
to make your walking tour at Old San Juan more pleasant.
11. Are the tours available in Spanish?
1. Why
does the tour guide suggest walking through Old San Juan instead of riding on a
bus or van?
Old
San Juan is best seen and appreciated on foot. Tourists and locals want to experience the Old City to its fullest by going into
buildings and taking the time to closely examine statues and monuments. Take a
picture where a Hollywood movie where filmed. The buildings are very close to
the narrow streets and your view would be limited by the angle and size of a
tour bus’ window.
Your tourist guide will
provide you with information of activities you can do on your own. Many
tourist have decided to stay at the Old City for
lunch, shopping and to watch shows scheduled at the plazas rather than return
to their hotels immediately after the tour.
Those who
take a sightseeing tour and decide to stay at Old San Juan, have to pay for
additional transportation such as a taxi to return to the hotel. This type of
tour picks you up, drives you through the city providing only general
information and returns to the hotel. A
walking tour allows you to take the time to experience the Old City culture
up-close.
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2.
Why is the
tour only available for groups only?
Our past
reservations have showed that the travelers prefer to visit other locations
during the morning. The afternoon is hotter and many takes our
night walking tour in Old
San Juan.
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3.
How difficult is it to walk?
We
paid close attention to the logistics when designing this tour to ensure we
have fun walking on shaded sidewalks when possible and have
available restroom stops at 2 different sites. The tour's route
was designed for participants that are 65 years of age and older; therefore,
easy to walk by everyone. The
walking is mostly flat with some stairs.
The
walking distance is
2 Miles with rest stops.
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3.
Will the tour take place if it rains?
Yes. The tour is designed to walk on sidewalks covered by balconies. We also
enter historical buildings, where we explore their structure while providing
historical information and narrating stories and legends. There are also
stores along the way where the guide will provide opportunities to buy
umbrellas. By the way, pictures of Old San Juan come out beautifully in the
rain!
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4.
Would I see much of Old
San Juan if I go on my own?
I believe our satisfied
customers' letters will provide you with an accurate answer.
In
addition, you would see some of Old San Juan, but you probably won't understand:
a)
… why the building are painted they way they are
b)
… why several of the monuments were declared World Heritage Sites.
c)
… the story behind the unique cobblestone streets
d) ... where pirates landed and stole treasures
e)
… the difference between a fact or legend that you might have
read or been told
f)
… where was the second oldest city in the Western Hemisphere
founded and why
g) …how this old city
lives and influence the day-to-day lives of Puerto Ricans
We
suggest reading the following educational article “Walk
Old San Juan and be sure to enjoy it”.
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5.
What is the difference between a walking tour and a bus tour in Old San
Juan?
A walking tour
provides you the opportunity to stop and listen while your guide talks of the
legends and history associated with the internationally recognized monuments
and streets you will be seeing up close.
Great photo opportunities are possible while walking with your tourist
guide and at places that have influenced the history of Puerto Rico and the
Western Hemisphere.
On
a bus tour you will pass by the historical sites, and your vision will be
limited to the angle and size of the tour bus’ window.
The driver has to pay attention to traffic while trying to present
basic scripted information. On the other hand, a tourist guide that only
concentrate on you will be able to provide the information face-to-face,
answer all your questions, relate some amusing stories and help you take
pictures. While the bus service is better for passengers that have physical limitations, there is no
substitute for walking.
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6.
What type of transportation is available to Old San Juan in addition
to a tour bus?
A
link to a web page on our website with detailed
directions with a map and picture will be provided in your tour voucher.
1. Bus line services
one - way tariff is .75˘ per person.
2. Taxi - Please call the Puerto Rico Tourism
Company at 1-866-2GOTOPR or visit their webpage at
http://www.gotopuertorico.com/puerto-rico-transportation.php#taxi
to check the current tariffs during your traveling
dates. The phone number for
the PRTC ground
transportation office at the airport is +1-787-253-5491.
3. Car rental - Renting a car outside the airport will avoid paying a 10%
airport tax.
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7.
Does
the tour includes visiting a fort?
No,
we do not enter the castles; however, our
tour includes 14 sites -famous and infamous - in Old San Juan.
The castles have their own tours and guides. Your tourist guide will point you
in the right direction at the end of the tour, if you are interested in
touring the castles.
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8.
Do
you offer discounts to families?
Yes
we do! No charge for children 5 years of age and younger. All children and teens must be accompanied by a relative 21 years of age or
older who has confirmed their reservation and notified us of the child or
teen’s intended participation on the reservation form. Proof of age is
required for both. This offer only applies to a family or family group.
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9.
Tips to make your walking tour at Old San Juan more pleasant.
- Replenish
your energy with a well-balanced breakfast and lunch.
- Refresh
yourself during the tour; bring a bottle of water with you.
Keep yourself hydrated.
- Protect
your skin from the sun’s effects by using a sun block and by wearing a
hat or carrying an umbrella.
- Wear
proper shoes for walking up stairs, steep grades and pavement.
- Wear
lightweight and light-colored cotton clothes to help avoid overheating
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10.
Are the tours available in Spanish?
Yes. However we are available for pre-organized tours with a minimum of 10
participants, in which everyone speaks Spanish. Please send us an e-mail
requesting a proposal. Let us know how many people are in your group and what date you are interested
in.
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All
questions are welcome. We would like to hear from you at info@legendsofpr.com
Thank you for allowing us you to help you enjoy our Old San Juan.
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