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San Juan City & Shopping Tour 2.50 hours $37.00*
Discover the sights and sounds of San Juan and do some shopping in the heart of the old city.

On this guided excursion you will:

Board a motorcoach and drive the narrow cobblestone streets of old San Juan and learn some of the history and culture of one of the oldest cities in the new hemisphere.
Pass landmarks such as the Governor's palace, La Fortaleza which was built in 1533, and the oldest drugstore in Puerto Rico.
Explore, for approximately 45 minutes, the San Cristóbal, the largest Spanish fort in the New World.
Stop at the Capitol for a photo opportunity, followed by a drive along San Francisco Street where you will see San Francisco Chapel built in 1756, Plaza de Armas and San Juan City Hall.
Travel from old San Juan to new San Juan and enjoy a panoramic drive through the Condado, famous for hotels, casinos and restaurants.
Drive back to old San Juan and have time to take a stroll through the city's streets or browse some of the shops.

Note: As this excursion operates in the evening, visibility can be limited. The only stores open on this excursion will be Carnival’s recommended stores.

Excursion may also operate in reverse order depending on traffic flow.