San Salvador: Half-Day City Tour

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ID: GYG48116-64097
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Country: El Salvador

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Explore the colonial streets and national monuments of San Salvador City on a 4-hour tour. Travel the main avenues and discover residential streets that tell the story of El Salvador at sites such as the National Palace, craft markets and more.
Explore the history of El Salvador and its capital on a half-day orientation tour of San Salvador's city center. Take in key attractions, including plazas, the historic downtown, churches, and markets to get a glimpse of local life. Discover local handicrafts, statues, architecture, and more.

Following hotel pickup, drive down the main avenues and explore residential areas, stopping at sites such as Plaza El Salvador del Mundo (The Savior of the World Square) with its giant statue of Christ and Plaza Masferrer. Continue into Historic Downtown to see the beautiful Metropolitan Cathedral on Plaza Barrios.
Take in the National Palace, built at the end of the 19th century. Then, continue to the French Renaissance-style National Theater, declared a national monument in 1979. Travel along streets that once formed part of the first capital city in Central America to be set up by the Spanish colonizers.
After a look at the extraordinary church of El Rosario, go to one of San Salvador´s handicraft markets and visit the Antiguo Cuscatlan Municipal Market to experience everyday life in the capital. Finally, return to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Explore the streets of San Salvador, the 1st Central American capital built by the Spanish
  • Marvel at the beautiful Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace in Historic Downtown
  • Go to a local handicraft market and the municipal market of Antiguo Cuscatlan
  • Discover the extraordinary church of El Rosario
  • Learn the story of El Salvador at national monuments and residential areas

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pick-up at the airport is available for a charge of USD 29 that is payable directly to the supplier on the day of your tour.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.