Ponce Historical Walking Tour & Museo Castillo Serralles Experience + Dinner

Ponce, "the pearl of the south" and the "city of quenepas," is the second most populated city in Puerto Rico. It is located on the southern coast and is named after Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza, the great-grandson of Juan Ponce de Leon, who was one of the main Spanish influences on the island. Although Ponce is very reminiscent of Old San Juan with vibrant, European-style buildings, locals will proudly announce "ponce is ponce and the rest is just parking." 

Stops and activities during the excursion:

Downtown Ponce walking tour

The walking tour begins in Plaza Las Delicias, named after its breezy winds and refreshing waterfall mists. The plaza and its surrounding areas holds rich history of the city and the island. Parque de Bombas is located within the plaza, which was previously a festival center and firehouse. You will get a view of Castillo Serralles and Cruceta del Vigia from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will show you locations of historical events that occurred in Ponce, such as the Ponce massacre and an execution of criminals at Casa Alcalde, previously a jail. Experience the past and present of Ponce in informative walking tour.

Museo Castillo Serralles

We want you to be part of our museum and to experience its beauty. We offer several ways to let you engage with us to help maintain and develop the museum. Whether you are a business person who loves to preserve and care about the local history or a couple looking to get married in an awesome traditional way, we have everything for all of you. The Castle belongs to the Municipality of Ponce and is managed as a Museum by the Board of Trustees of Castillo Serrallés Inc., a non-profit organization, which comes from the private sector and is committed to Ponce's culture and tourism. The visitor will be able to appreciate in this Museum the testimony of a time and the development of the important sugar industry and its main derivative, rum. The Serrallés Castle Museum offers you a tour where you can appreciate its collection pieces and learn about the history of the Serrallés Family. You will be able to walk between its hallways and furnished rooms, as if the family still lived in the residence. 

Enjoy our Japanese Garden: Perfect place to breathe fresh air, relax and connect with nature.

Witness 360 views of Ponce from the top of la Cruceta del Vigia.

This tour includes a meal at Nisper Asador, Vinos, y Cocteleria. Please contact us if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. All plates come with water or soda. Anything not listed on our menu is at your own expense. We highly recommend tipping the restaurant staff.Dinner Options:

• Vegetarian/Vegan: 2 options, choose 1
  • Pasta with vegetables sautéed in parmesan cheese cream
  • Mash mixed roots with vegetables
• Seafood: 1 option
  • Shrimp Salad with vegetables
    • choose 1 side: mamposteao rice, white rice with bean stew, breadfruit tostones, fried plantain tostones
• Beef: 1 option
  • Slow-cooked pork ribs on the grill, comes with vegetables 
    • choose 1 side: mamposteao rice, white rice with bean stew, breadfruit tostones, fried plantain tostones
• Chicken: 2 options, choose 1
  • Chicken breast in parmesan cheese cream
    • choose 1 side: mamposteao rice, white rice with bean stew, breadfruit tostones, fried plantain tostones
  • Grilled Chicken breast with sauteed peppers and other vegetables
    • choose 1 side: mamposteao rice, white rice with bean stew, breadfruit tostones, fried plantain tostones

•  Light refreshments
• Round trip transportation from the San Juan area
• Professional Guide and Driver
• Historical walking tour of Ponce
• Guided tour of Museo Castillo Serralles and entrance into its properties (Japanese Garden, La Cruceta)
• Dinner at Nispero

•  Gratuity, but is greatly appreciated
• Additional food or drink ordered outside of our set menu

• Hats
• Sunscreen
• Sun glasses
• Bug spray
• Water

Activities in this tour are not suitable for everyone. Our tours require moderate activity, such as walking. Participants must be able to have balance and should wear shoes they are comfortable and protect the feet. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Adults are responsible for all the actions of their minors. Participants must follow directions from the tour guide at all times.

Book with confidence: In the case that you may need to reschedule or miss your reservation, we will provide you with a credit for the full amount paid which can be used for up to 7 days for the same tour or any other tours we offer. You must cancel 24hrs or more before the tour start time to receive a refund.