Sightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour
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About This Tour in San Salvador
Why Visit San Salvador?
San Salvador, El Salvador offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, San Salvador provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to San Salvador
You can reach San Salvador, El Salvador by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Clubs and restaurants offering nightlife to tourists interested in it shall be indicated
- Upon request, the guide indicates the places where typical Salvadoran food is offered
- Optionally you also walk through the chaotic and street food area of the city.
What's Not Included
- Right of entry into Iglesia El Rosario.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
The guideThe main entrance to the Cathedral is opposite Plaza Barrios. The guide will wear a white or blue shirt, with the country name "El Salvador" emblazoned on the chest, and "Tourist Guide emblazoned on the back, plus a cap or hat.
End Point
The new National Library of El Salvador is located on the south side of Plaza Barrios.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
The guide will describe to tourists important aspects... 20 minutes
The guide will describe to tourists important aspects of the history of the Cathedral, the architectural elements and the iconography inside. The visit also includes the crypt area to learn about the mausoleum and a brief biographical review of San Oscar Romero.
Touring the capital city’s founding square, tourists, through... 15 minutes
Touring the capital city’s founding square, tourists, through the guide, will learn about some of the most momentous events that have occurred since the beginning of the settlement to the present, the important buildings existing during colonial times, and the historical and architectural value of the properties that currently surround the site.
Inside this church visitors will find a place... 20 minutes
Inside this church visitors will find a place whose pieces of religious art in modernist style, the non-traditional distribution of its space, the multicolored and natural luminosity that this temple illuminates, make it a unique church of its kind. For the above reasons, it is an ideal place to take pictures and videos.
On this site is the monument dedicated to... 15 minutes
On this site is the monument dedicated to the character who gives his name to the square. The guide gives a brief overview of the life, ideals and influence of this political and military leader in the region during the first decades after the Declaration of Independence of Central America. From that same point, the guide describes significant facts about the history of the National Theatre, located in front of the same square.
This is an ideal space for tourists to... 15 minutes
This is an ideal space for tourists to take pictures and videos of the iconic buildings located around the square. The guide refers to the political, religious and historical events that have taken place at the site, as well as the monument and other symbolic elements located there.
The tour concludes with a tour of the... 35 minutes
The tour concludes with a tour of the seven levels of the new national library, whose design, layout, services and technological resources constitute a novel concept of public library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
