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The Ghosts of San Juan: Private 2.5-hour Spooky Evening Tour

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Your tour begins in Columbus Square, where your expert private guide will introduce you to the city’s tenuous relationship with the notorious explorer. In June 2016, the 362 foot of Columbus was unveiled 45 miles west of San Juan on a ceremonial site for the Taíno, a culture nearly driven to extinction by Columbus’s exploits. Learn why islanders are wary of Columbus’s history on their island, and why they attribute centuries of disasters to his name, which they dare not utter in completion.

See Castillo San Cristobal (external only), which was meant to protect the city from attacks by land, and remains haunted by one of the island’s tragic love stories, reminiscent of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Other tales include the disappearance of a Spanish soldier whose clothes and gun remained in the remote sentry box; to this day, numerous sightings of the lovers and the soldier are still being reported.

Your private ghost tour of San Juan is 2.5 hours and is all done on foot.

What's Included

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Expert local guide for your own private group
  • Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
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Meeting Location

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FV8Q+C57
Calle de la Fortaleza, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

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San Juan
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Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in San Juan, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

What To Expect

San Juan

San Juan is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, but on this private tour, you will discover the spooky side of the city, and hear ghost stories, hauntings and legends when the sun goes down.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Cristóbal Colón

Start your tour at Columbus square, a place with ghostly apparitions and supernatural occurrences that have been reported in and around the square. Learn of the Columbus curse and hear endless tales of deaths, accidents, bankruptcies, and natural disasters all rumoured to be linked to Columbus.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Fortaleza

Pass by La Fortaleza, the governor's mansion, which is said to be one of the most haunted places in San Juan.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Tapia

Hear the story of the ghost of a former actress who is said to haunt the stage of Teatro Tapia. Walk through the old town by prisons and hotels to hear centuries of spectral sightings documented.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel El Convento

Stay alert for strange noises in the Hotel El Convento, haunted by the ghosts of former nuns who once lived there.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Ghosts of San Juan: Private 2.5-hour Spooky Evening Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Expert local guide for your own private group
  • Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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