Carnival Excursion San Juan

[mumtopugs]

Hello! Has anyone done the "History behind the walls walking tour?" I would normally not worry about the physical requirements but I'm going to be about 22 weeks pregnant. I have first trimester exhaustion and I'm hoping to feel better by then. I wonder, in your opinion, was it a lot of hills and stairs? How many miles approximately?

 

I posted here in addition to the San Juan board since each tour can be different and I would like feedback on Carnival's tour specifically.

 

Thanks for any insight you have.

 

Ashley

[jarand]

We did not take this particular excursion, but we did visit San Cristobal on our own. Yes there are some steps, but it's really not difficult. Mostly you just wander around on your own at your own pace.

 

From my perspective, this is an easy DIY port. When you get off at the pier, there are many taxi touristas and "The Happy Bus" that will do a nice 60-90 minute drive around New San Juan and the Capitol for about $20. They drop you in the Old San Juan shopping area, which is right at the base of San Cristobal ($5 entry covers both forts). From there, it's an easy 10 minute walk to the pier.

 

Have fun!

(Oh, and try to be on the starboard side for sail-away. Very pretty!)

[mumtopugs]

Thanks for the tips!!!

[Shellback]

My son and I did the "History Behind The Walls Tour" last Feb when we were on the Glory. It is a tour that requires a lot of fairly long distance walking and it was interesting. When my wife and I was there in Dec 2014 on the Breeze we did the Segway tour (2 hrs) that was offered by Old San Juan Segway Tours (segwaytourspr.com) and it was fantastic and a lot more informative. But with you being in the motherly way at 22 months Segway's are probably not going to work for you.

Edited January 20, 2016 by Shellback

[sg4crzn]

San Juan is a hill when you get off the ship. We walk to the fort and it's straight up a hill.

[starfish the second]

Jarand please tell me more about the HAPPY BUS we will be in san juan in april do catch the bus right off the pier? thanks

[TrqoisWtrs]

hi Ashley, I'm not sure when you are traveling, but something you might want to keep in mind is the weather also. I've been to San Juan twice, and both times were in November and it was warm and extremely humid. Good luck. :)

[Rock_ON!!]

I think San Juan is an easy port to navigate on your own. There is a free trolley / bus ride that takes you around to the major sights of the city, you just have to be patient for it to arrive. It stops at both forts with a fee of $5.00 for entrance to both forts. Unless you want someone to provide an ongoing history of the city, you really can do this on your own. It is humid inSan Juan, but there is a refreshing breeze near the forts.

[mumtopugs]

Thanks for all the input! Starfish, which cruise are you on? We are in the Splendor 4/10. Shellback, I think you're right and I will avoid the segways this time around [emoji6] The trolleys or the bus sound like a good alternative. I'm already struggling with just the stairs in my home. Being pregnant at 38 is much different than the first time 20 years ago!! [emoji99]