Fun Walking Tour of San Salvador's Historic Center

Fun Walking Tour of San Salvador's Historic Center

By Traveling Souls

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Free cancellation available
3h
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Multiple languages

Overview

“The tour is like a roller coaster of emotions, from stories of the civil war and gang violence to crowded and chaotic markets. It's a fantastic way to see San Salvador,” commented one of our guests.

We invite you to discover the country's capital, which has changed the most in Latin America, a place that not long ago was known as the murder capital of the world.
Walk the most iconic squares in the city, visit Rosary Church, one of the few Brutalist churches on the continent and visited by thousands of tourists. Visit the National Library — the most modern in Central America, and Romero’s crypt — he was assassinated while celebrating Mass and his tomb is visited by thousands of people.
Learn about history and culture; laugh, taste, and walk with us.
We are traveling souls (Carlos and Gio) – passionate, dedicated guides, ready to show you El Salvador from a whole new perspective.

Activity location

Plaza Barrios
- Plaza Barrios
- San Salvador, El Salvador

Meeting/Redemption Point

National Library of El Salvador
- 4 Calle Oriente
- San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador

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Walking Tour en Español

3h
English

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

P 1,214.27 x 1 AdultP 1,214.27

Total

Walking Tour in English

3h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

P 1,517.99 x 1 AdultP 1,517.99

Total

What's included, what's not

Entrance for El Rosario church
All Fees and Taxes
Certified tour guides, with full experience and knowledge.
Personal expenses
Snacks
tips

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza Barrios

15m

Barrios Square. A place where thousands of Salvadorans pass through to find all kinds of activities, from concerts, exhibitions and artistic events, or simply feed the traveling pigeons. Learn about presidents who were executed there, as well as legends and stories of love affairs and romances. See the national palace from where President Bukele gave his message to the nation at the inauguration of his second term.

Plaza Libertad

15m

Liberty Square. Explores the heart of the city's historic center. This iconic plaza, with its prominent Liberty Monument, is a symbol of the country's independence. The tour covers the plaza's history, surrounding architecture, and its cultural significance, offering a glimpse into Central America and El Salvador's past. See the architecture of yesterday and today mixed with the new buildings of the present. Learn why the flags of Central America share the colors blue and white and learn about Mesoamerica, a vast region that unites countries from Costa Rica to Mexico.

Iglesia El Rosario

30m
Admission ticket included

Rosary Church. Marvel at one of the few brutalist churches on the continent, which hundreds of tourists visit every month. Rosary Church in San Salvador highlights its unique modern architecture, vibrant stained glass windows, and the church's significance in the community. Designed by Rubén Martínez, this unconventional structure offers a captivating blend of art and history. Discover each of the stories of the people buried there and the reasons why the church always remains closed, even though it is 100% active, and offers masses every day.

Biblioteca Nacional de El Salvador

15m

National Library (BINAES) Meet the most modern library in Central America, which thousands of tourists visit every day. Opened 24/7, with 7 floors to visit. Discover the amount of books available and enjoy the views of this fantastic place.

Catedral Metropolitana

20m

San Salvador Cathedral. Discover the fascinating story of Romero of America, the first Salvadoran saint who was assassinated while officiating mass in 1980. Walk in the crypt that contains his remains and is visited by thousands of tourists and pilgrims every year. Hear of Salvadoran civil war, from 1980 - 1992, which gave rise to the terrible phenomenon of gangs.

El Salvador

30m

Kilometro 0 in San Salvador. Rest your feet in this important place where you will also have the opportunity to taste some Salvadoran pupusas, tamales, quesadillas, horchata, and delicious coffee, grown in the best regions in the country.

National Theater San Salvador (Pass by)

National Teather and Morazán Square. Learn the fascinating story of the first Salvadoran woman to run for president at a time when women could not vote, let alone run for president. Besides, learn how El Salvador has evolved from being the murder capital to the safest country on the continent.

San Salvador

30m

Public Market and surrounding streets. An authentic glimpse into local culture and the daily life of the city. Dig into the complex history of gangs in El Salvador. Know the context on how gang activity impacted the area, the market's resilience, and the community's ongoing efforts to reclaim and revitalize the space

Location

Activity location

Plaza Barrios
- Plaza Barrios
- San Salvador, El Salvador

Meeting/Redemption Point

National Library of El Salvador
- 4 Calle Oriente
- San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador

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