Tours & Activities in San Salvador
If you are passionate about learning about the history of the capital of this land called El Salvador, walking through its streets with a local and also interacting with other travelers, then this tour is for you. We will meet at the Gerardo Barrios square in the heart of the city and learn about the history and curiosities of San Salvador.
What are we going to visit?
- Gerardo Barrios Square (start of the tour)
- The Liberty Square
- El Rosario Church (Entrance $1 USD for nationals and $2 USD for foreigners)
- The Cathedral of San Salvador
- The Crypt of Monsignor Romero
- Kilometer 0 of the city
- Central market
- Finally, you will have the opportunity to taste typical dishes of Salvadoran cuisine.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Tickets to the El Rosario church.
TAKE INTO ACCOUNT:
- Wear comfortable shoes for a 2 hour 45 minute walk
-Bring 1 liter of water or you can buy it in the surrounding stores
-Don't forget sunscreen and preferably wear a cap or hat.
-Want to meet other travelers and the history of San Salvador
Visiting San Salvador nowadays is a must, after all of the changes we have had for the last 7 years we can assure you will find a very modern and fast growing city.
We will visit Parque Cuscatlan, church of ¨Sagrado Corazon¨, we will visit the Hospital district area, walk through an university campus, taste the food and drinks of the central market, get to kilometer 0 where we will see the national palace, metropolitan catedral, public library, gerardo barrios plaza, morazan plaza and libertad plaza where we will be able to see the number one attraction in downtown San Salvador, the Rosario church ($2.00 entrance fee per person)
(At 4pm tour - this site is closed)
We will have a great tour, we will laugh and best of all we will make new friends.
Important reminders about this tour:
PS: Please bring some sort of skirt if you bring shorts to cover your legs, so you can come in to some of the churches if you are a lady.
On Mondays the Cuscatlan park is closed, so we will meet at the main entrance located on Alameda Franklyn D. Roosevelt next to the bus stop.
On Sundays Rosario church has mass services, unfortunately no visits are allowed to tourists until the next day.
Other ways of tipping:
US dollars and Euros, Bitcoin, Paypal, Visa and Mastercards cards (Contactless), are accepted as well.
Thank you for booking my tour!
I have been a tour guide for seven years, I love the Historic Center of San Salvador, I grew up here, I live here and I work here.
On the tour, we will visit churches, squares, markets, bars and coffee shops.
A good coffee, a national beer or our national dishes like pupusa, is possible.
For those interested in history and folklore, I recommend the morning tour. If you're looking for a more lively experience that includes stops at bars and restaurants, the afternoon or evening tours are perfect for you. I accept Bitcoin, credit and debit cards (Visa and MasterCard).
San Salvador has a tropical climate, so I suggest bringing sunglasses, a hat, and an umbrella. Once you book the tour, I'll send you all the details—just don't forget to RSVP.
A special note for the 6:00 pm tour: this time is ideal for enjoying the city's nightlife, with visits to bars, restaurants and the newly opened National Library. Although the churches will be closed, they will be illuminated from the outside.
See you soon.
OUR TOUR OFFER FOR ALL THOSE WHO LIKE TO HAVE A GREAT TIME IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT AND AT THE SAME TIME MAKING FRIENDS. RIGHT! , YOUNG TRAVELERS, BUSSINE OR JUST TRAVELERS AND PEOPLE WHO LOVE CULTURE WILL BE ABLE TO COME WITH US TO DISCOVER THE TRUE SALVADORIAN CULTURE ON A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THIS WIDE COUNTRY. ...
On this free tour of San Salvador, you'll explore the most famous sites and discover the fascinating history of the capital of "The Little Thumb of America."
"Centro Histórico" Let's walk through the heart of San Salvador and visit the most historic and iconic buildings. Let's meet and immerse ourselves in history.
-Metropolitan Cathedral, with an image of the divine savior
-Crypt of Monsignor Romero. Archbishop of San Salvador
-National Palace, external walk
-Plaza Gerardo Barrios. Part of many Salvadoran events
-Iglesia El Rosario**The stained glass church/Domo
-Freedom Park. This is where it all began.
* Entrance ticket to the rosary:
- $1 National/$2
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-Tip: To enter the church it is necessary to dress appropriately.
Meeting point: Farmacia vida
Stops:
1st: Liberty Park
2nd: Church of the Rosary
3rd: Plaza Morazan/Teatro Nacional
4th: Zero Kilometer
5th: Catedral Metropolitana/Cripta de Monseño Romero
6: Plaza Gerardo Barrios/Palacio Nacional
7th: National Library (BINAES)
