The bottom line
Among the best night excursions in Puerto Rico, “Night Tales in Old San Juan” is a journey into the history, mythology and folklore of Old San Juan. This energetic two-mile tour is led by excellent local guides who know how to relive the past. If you love the Old City character, don’t miss it.
Pros
- A great way to see San Juan at night.
- The tour takes you to buildings that are not accessible to tourists at night.
- Energetic and knowledgeable tour guides make the difference.
Cons
- It is not a good option if you are tired or do not like to walk.
- It is not a good option if you are not wearing comfortable walking shoes.
Description
- See if you can get guide Debbie Molinda to sing you Noel Estrada’s melodious hymn, “En mi viejo San Juan.”
- Enjoy privileged access to buildings that are closed to the public after 5pm. M.
- Along the way, your guide will point you to the locations of scenes from many Hollywood movies.
- Learn about the ghost of the white lady in El Morro .
- Hear the tragic story of the prisoner and the executioner’s daughter.
- Enjoy the warm tropical glow of the city at night.
These are just a few of the highlights from “Night Tales in Old San Juan.” For two hours, you can walk around the city with your guide on a tour of Puerto Rico that is not covered in the standard brochures. Founder Debbie Molina has done meticulous research to put together an entertaining walk in some of Old San Juan’s historic buildings, along cobblestone streets, and around the walled city.
While it covers a lot of ground, the tour is not too strenuous, and there are several stops along the way where you can hear your guide recount an old legend or a pirate tale. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the Old San Juan lantern light under the stars has a romantic and charming appeal at night.
Recently, Legends of Puerto Rico has added to its nightly adventures through Old San Juan with Spirits of Puerto Rico, a tour that is more appreciated by adults. The star attraction of this tour is rum. Spirits of Puerto Rico combines dinner in Old San Juan with a sampling of eight different types of rum. Your taste buds are led by a local expert who will educate you on the history of the drink and show you the best way to enjoy it. You even get a souvenir at the end of the tour.
Whether you are interested in late night tales or rum tales, Legends of Puerto Rico offers two fabulous nights on the town. So take your walking shoes, take your imagination with you, and bring your appetite.
