Ghosts & Legends of Old San Juan

Plaza Colon & Teatro Tapia: Embark on a journey through the haunted heritage of Old San Juan with this walking tour, beginning at Plaza Colon & Teatro Tapia. Just a brief stroll from the port, learn about the enchanting tales of ghosts and supernatural phenomena from your guide. Stop in front of the Teatro Tapia, the oldest operating stage in the Americas, and unravel the mysteries of its spectral inhabitants. Snap a photo as your guide shares intriguing insights into its historical significance.

Old Prison Building (Puerto Rico Tourism Company): See the oldest prison in Puerto Rico, where secrets, ghosts, and untold histories await discovery.

Catedral de San Juan Bautista: Behold the grandeur of the Catedral de San Juan Bautista, the second oldest church in the Western Hemisphere, where tales of ghostly activity mingle with legends of Ponce de León's final resting place.

Hotel El Convento: Experience the eerie ambiance of Hotel El Convento, once a convent and now a luxurious hotel where the spirit of the Mother Superior is said to still roam the halls. Listen as your guide shares spine-chilling ghost stories that echo through this historic establishment.

Castillo San Cristobal: Discover the largest standing fort in the Americas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where tales of soldiers still echo through its walls. Don't miss the iconic Garita del Diablo (Devil’s Sentry Box) during your visit!

San José Church: Marvel at the stunning San José church, one of the oldest remaining examples of 16th-century Spanish Gothic architecture in the Western Hemisphere, intriguingly situated over a graveyard.

Cementerio Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzi: Witness the most beautiful cemetery in the Caribbean with famous Puerto Rican residents including the tomb of Oscar Winner, Jose Ferrer and Twin Peaks’ Miguel Ferrer.

Cuartel de Ballajá: Finally, visit Cuartel de Ballajá, a former Spanish barracks turned United States military hospital after World War I, where lingering spirits may still roam. Capture the beauty of this architectural gem with photographs, as you reflect on the spectral tales that linger in Old San Juan's atmospheric streets.

What’s Included:

• Entrance fee to Castillo de San Cristobal.