San Juan Haunted History Walking Tour
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Pirates, ghosts, miracles, the Fountain of Youth, the Bermuda Triangle, and much more! Learn the unique haunted heritage of beautiful old San Juan, Puerto Rico with real ghost stories, local folklore, and recent reports of paranormal activity.
Your experience
Stop 1
This statue was built for the 500th anniversary of Columbus "sailing the ocean blue" but is there a curse that came with him?
Stop 2
Who haunts the oldest operating stage in the Americas?
Stop 3
A beautiful fountain celebrating the island's Taino Indians, African slaves, as well as the Spanish explorers, learn about the famous first governor's quest for the "Fountain of Youth".
Stop 4
Legend has it that praying in this chapel can create miracles. Learn the real story behind this historic place and what saints' bones are said to be housed in the reliquary inside.
Stop 5
This beautiful old convent is now a hotel and also famously haunted.
Stop 6
The say Ponce de León's bones rest here, but with reports of ghostly activity in the Cathedral, can you really say he is resting in peace?
Stop 7
Doors open and close on their own, strange voices are heard, and is there a stone containing a Taino petroglyph that disrupts the museum?
Stop 8
This former Spanish barracks and World War II military hospital is now a museum, but that doesn't stop its former inhabitants from visiting...
Stop 9
We will by pass Castillo San Felipe del Morro. Ghosts of Spanish soldiers and a woman in white haunt this incredible fort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Since this is the night tour, the fort is closed but we are able to still go by it and tell the stories from the outside.
Stop 10
Ghost stories and graves in the most beautiful cemetery in the Caribbean which contains the bodies of some of the most famous Puerto Ricans, including an Oscar winner!
Stop 11
Discover the haunting of the cursed Devil's Sentry Box as well as a Puerto Rican "Romeo and Juliet" story where the heartbroken spirits still visit the place of the tragedy... Since this is the night tour, the Castillo is closed but we can still see the sentry boxes as well as enjoy the castle from the outside.
What’s included
- Guide
Not included
- Beverages
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the statue of Christopher Columbus.
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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