Top Puerto Rico Cultural Tours

Discover the culture, lifestyle, and street art of Puerto Rico on this small-group guided tour. After a city tour in Old San Juan, with a stop at all the main sites, head to the coastal town of Loiza, known for its African culture. End the tour in San Juan's Santurce neighborhood, and learn more about street art during a walking tour of the murals and graffiti in the area.

Explore the colorful buildings and charming streets of Old San Juan in a small group with the help of writer David Rodriguez, author of ‘The Rise and Fall of the Great Barbate.’ During the course of your day, the knowledgeable author helps you discover the area’s key historic sites and gain new insight into Puerto Rican culture. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the many stories of the people who helped to define this unique neighborhood. Your walking trip’s length is flexible based on your needs, and also includes bottled water.

Enjoy the beauty of El Yunque Rainforest, without a strenuous hike or having to enter the national park, on this casual day trip from San Juan. After a moderate hike, enjoy a swim in the calm waters of La Barrigona. Afterwards, enjoy the beauty of a waterfall, or slide down the natural waterslide. The tour ends with two hours at Luquillo Beach before returning to San Juan.

Wander the historic streets of Old San Juan with a guide, and see the history of the island come to life through stories and anecdotes. The walking tour showcases the history of the cobbled Old San Juan streets, which date back as far as the 1800s, and covers key landmarks like the UNESCO-listed San Felipe del Morro Fortress and the Capitol of Puerto Rico building.

Immerse yourself in Puerto Rico's salsa culture during this 1-hour beginner salsa class. The outdoor class is led by a professional instructor in open air, so you don't have to take a break from the tropical sunshine. Dance solo or with a partner and learn about what makes salsa such an integral part of Puerto Rican culture.

Enjoy a new perspective on Old San Juan—and soak up Caribbean breezes and sunset views—aboard this evening boat tour. Following pickup at select local hotels, hop aboard the boat and find a comfortable seat on the deck. Then, spy highlights like Paseo De La Princesa, La Fortaleza, the San Juan City Walls, and more, all while the sun goes down. Light refreshments and alcoholic drinks are available on board.

Zoom through the forest canopy on safe, secured ziplines during this 2-hour activity outside San Juan. With an experienced guide in the lead, zip from platform to platform in the forest, stopping for incredible views along the way. No experience necessary, all equipment provided.

Discover a new passion during your time in Puerto Rico and learn to dance salsa with your partner. Join a small group of couples and learn the basics of the sensual dance with no one else but your partner. Spend an evening reconnecting with your loved one and learning to dance in a judgment-free environment. This is the perfect way to kickstart an evening in San Juan.

Explore the underwater world of Puerto Rico on a guided snorkeling adventure. Receive a lesson from a professional diver and enjoy a hassle-free outing with all the equipment you need. Then swim through the tropical waters off Guaynabo and see brilliantly-colored tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. Afterward, revisit your experience with a GoPro video of your snorkeling excursion included in the tour price.

Get a taste of island life during this full-day catamaran snorkel and swimming cruise, where you get to explore the tropical isle of Icacos and the area’s fantastic marine life, then stroll the deserted beaches of a protected island for some shell hunting and sunbathing. Along the way enjoy a lunch, with included bottled water, sodas & tropical drinks.

Experience the stunning El Yunque Rainforest, just outside of San Juan, during this exciting small-group excursion. Spend the day exploring the rain forest, stopping at watering holes and natural rock slides to swim, free dive, and cliff jump. At the end of the tour, tuck into a delicious lunch of Puerto Rican food at a local restaurant.

Travelers who want to stay forever young will love this fountain of youth tour of Old San Juan. Learn about the colonial Gilded Age and discover the stories and history of Ponce de Leon's city and people. Listen in as your friendly guide shares stories about riots and revolutions and find out why the colony was known as "Gold Island". Wander through burial sites where greats like Ponce de Leon and other founding fathers of Puerto Rico are buried and get an up close look at history, culture and traditions that define this destination.

El Yunque National Park is Puerto Rico’s largest nature reserve and as difficult to explore independently as any other tropical rain forest. Discover it in a small group with a guide on this fun forest hike to two different waterfalls, one with a rope swing and free diving, the second with a natural rock waterslide and a cliff jump. Learn about the park’s history, wildlife and trees as you hike.

Get a comprehensive tour of the island of Puerto Rico during a single outing from San Juan. Spend the day in the company of a guide who will follow a carefully curated itinerary that includes many points of interest that typical tours don't cover. You'll see many of the island's natural features, including caves, beaches, and rivers, and listen to in-depth historical commentary. Your small group is limited to just 14 people for an intimate atmosphere.

Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan with a small group (10 people or fewer) on this 2-hour cocktail and history tour. Visit three bars to learn about why Puerto Rico is considered the 'Rum Capital of the World' and sip rum-infused cocktails at each location. Minimum age is 18 years old.

This is a great pick for travelers interested in learning more about Afro-Puerto Rican culture. Meet locals, take part in workshops, and visit off-the-beaten-path locations that you likely wouldn’t uncover alone. Highlights include a visit to the pretty town of Loíza, a chance to meet a local artist, a Bomba dance workshop, and the opportunity to learn how Vejigante masks are made.

Our excursion will be led by expert guides in indigenous culture, who will make your experience unforgettable through the impressive White Canyon. Come learn about the history of this place.

Get a deeper look at Puerto Rican culture and experience San Juan like a local, with a local, on this immersive, in-depth private tour. Discover sights from street art and murals, and bars and restaurants, to 16th-century forts. Hit the tourist areas, including Ocean Park, explore the 500-year-old city of Old San Juan, and see the La Perla shanty town where the Despacito music video was filmed.

See the best of San Juan and the surrounding areas with this small-group tour of the historic port city. You'll wander through the cobblestoned streets of Old San Juan, spend time at the Castillo de San Cristobal, go shopping at Isla Verde and Condado Beach, and have time left over to grab a bite at Pinones Beach.

Experience one of the Americas’ oldest cities, San Juan, on a sightseeing tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel by private luxury vehicle with a personal guide to Old San Juan, Isla Verde, Santurce, and other important districts in Puerto Rico’s beautiful capital. Learn about the city’s culture while visiting historic landmarks, trendy neighborhoods, art galleries and museums, and beautiful beaches—all on one fun and hassle-free outing.

Discover the highlights of Old San Juan on a half-day guided sightseeing and shopping tour. Follow your guide around the charming streets of Old San Juan, passing by landmarks such as the original city gate, Castillo San Felipe de Morro, and the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and go shopping in the Calle Fortaleza shopping area.

This class is fully dedicated to our Afro-Puerto Rican roots and culture. Singing, Dancing and Drumming is how we spend our day

Discover the rich history of Puerto Rico on a historic walking tour through Old San Juan. This small-group excursion stops at key landmarks including the Fortress, the Gate of San Juan, the oldest cathedral in the United States, and the Bastion. At each stop, your guide sheds light on the over 500-year history of the island from the indigenous settlers, to Spanish conquistadors, to its modern-day history as a territory.