Castillo San Cristobal 1797 the British are Coming Spanish Military Training
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Trip Type: Half-day Tours
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stroll through the cobblestone streets of OSJ to Plaza Colon and be welcomed by Gov. Ponce de Leon and Lady Leonor, his wife. Visit Plaza Norzagaray where legends, storytelling and character setting will be enjoyed with a amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean in the background. Hear stories. learn history and watch a skit entitled the "Etiquette of the Fan". Then enter the Castillo San Cristóbal to view the troop headquarters, the exploding tunnel, historic prisoner graffiti and much more!
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Stroll through the cobblestone streets of OSJ to Plaza Colon and be welcomed by Gov. Ponce de Leon and Lady Leonor, his wife. Visit Plaza Norzagaray where legends, storytelling and character setting will be enjoyed with a amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean in the background. Hear stories. learn history and watch a skit entitled the "Etiquette of the Fan". Then enter the Castillo San Cristóbal to view the troop headquarters, the exploding tunnel, historic prisoner graffiti and much more!
After meeting your guide at the designated meeting point, tickets will be collected and the first safety talk will be given. You will then take a short stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old Sam Juan to Plaza Colon where you will be welcomed by Govenor Ponce de Leon and Lady Leonor, his wife.
A skit is performed by actors, tour highlights shared and a toast with Fountain of Youth pure drinking water. Guests are then marched to Plaza Norzagaray at the foot of the Historical Ramp of Castillo San Cristobal. Here with an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean you hear the Legend of the Devils Sentry Box and enjoy a skit entitled “Etiquette of The Fan" that explains the secret language of The Fan…how in days of old with chaperone present a young lady would communicate with her secret admirer.
Forward you will march until you enter the Fort via the Historical Ramp to view the troop quarters, the Chapel of Santa Barbara, the cisterns, the Officer’s Quarters to then the exploding tunnel. Techniques employed include the use of character corners, "Then and Now" pictures and maps. The tour ends with each party receiving a personalized "Battle Plan of Heritage, Fun and WOW for guests to finish a day of memories or are leisurely strolled back to the cruise ship area.
A skit is performed by actors, tour highlights shared and a toast with Fountain of Youth pure drinking water. Guests are then marched to Plaza Norzagaray at the foot of the Historical Ramp of Castillo San Cristobal. Here with an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean you hear the Legend of the Devils Sentry Box and enjoy a skit entitled “Etiquette of The Fan" that explains the secret language of The Fan…how in days of old with chaperone present a young lady would communicate with her secret admirer.
Forward you will march until you enter the Fort via the Historical Ramp to view the troop quarters, the Chapel of Santa Barbara, the cisterns, the Officer’s Quarters to then the exploding tunnel. Techniques employed include the use of character corners, "Then and Now" pictures and maps. The tour ends with each party receiving a personalized "Battle Plan of Heritage, Fun and WOW for guests to finish a day of memories or are leisurely strolled back to the cruise ship area.
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