Best tour recommendations

[1153rsmith]

We are sailing to San Juan for the first time in May 2019 and would like to see the area.  Any recommendations on the best excursion for seeing the area, or any can't miss locations?

 

We are sailing Carnival, so either cruise line excursions or independent ones.

[pdc2013]

I would definitely go to the forts for the first time, if taking a tour i would only enter Cristobal. El Morro looks the same with less to see inside, at least my opinion but make sure to go. It is just beautiful on the outside. Maybe also check out San Juan area, unless you eat and walk after wards in Old San Juan, which i would do, take your time its beautiful

[Loonbeam]

I routinely recommend tours with Ellis (I can't link right now but you can search my posts to find my mini review).  He's a great host, reasonably priced and will customize, but he also has a good first timer highlights route..

 

 

[LetsHaveFunInTheSun]

My wife and I just spend some time in San Juan last week and got to know a great couple that owns their own tour company. It is called "Seeing Puerto Rico" and their names are Narayan and Lismar. They made us feel like family the minute that they picked us up. They showed us many things about the island as well as their culture. They spoke very good English and even interpreted for us in a few cases where we didn't understand the Spanish speaking vendors. The first day we took a tour of the Window Cave and the Indian Cave with Lismar. This is a beautiful tour that shows the best of Puerto Rico. The following day we went to Lechonera Los Pinos for lunch with Narayan. It is an authentic Puerto Rican Barbeque that is 1 hour away from San Juan. It was worth the drive. The food was outstanding! We then went on a short drive and tucked away in a small rain forest away from all of the crowds we hiked a trail that ended at Charco Azul Swimming Hole. It was a beautiful swimming hole with small waterfalls, great for pictures.  We had a wonderful time seeing Puerto Rico. Narayan and Lismar know every part of the island and can tailor your tour to see whatever you want. They can do simple walking tours with you in San Juan to more elaborate tours to see the island, making sure you have a good time and get back to catch your boat on time. You can reach them at 787-628-7558 or check out their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/SeeingPuertoRico/