Private San Salvador city tour - History, Streetfood & Local Life
Private San Salvador city tour - History, Streetfood & Local Life
Street food tour et visite du centre-historique de San Salvador
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Discover the vibrant heart of El Salvador on this private half-day tour of San Salvador’s historic center. Designed for travelers who want a meaningful, local experience in a short time, this tour offers a rich introduction to the country’s capital.
With your local guide, explore iconic landmarks such as Gerardo Barrios Square, Metropolitan Cathedral, Iglesia El Rosario and the bustling Central Market. Walk through colorful streets, uncover local culture, learn more about the history of El Salvador and experience everyday life beyond the tourist path.
This tour offers an authentic and insightful introduction to the capital, ideal for first-time visitors, photographers, and curious travelers.
✔ Private tour for a personalized experience
✔ Learn more about the big history of the smallest country of Central America
✔ Experience like a local: try street food and taste local flavours! (Pupusas tasting and more!)
Itinerary
Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur guide will take you to explore the Metropolitan Cathedral and share its fascinating history, along with a visit to Gerardo Barrios Square just in front to learn more about El Salvador's — from the Mayan civilization and the arrival of the Spanish, to independence, dictatorship, civil war, and the country’s present-day reality.Mercado Central
1 hours 20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe’ll then head to San Salvador’s Central Market to experience the dynamic daily life of Salvadorans and the authenticity of this lively place! It’s the perfect opportunity to taste local street food and discover the rich flavors of Salvadoran cuisine.Plaza Libertad
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLiberty Square is a symbol of the country's republican spirit and urban evolution. Surrounded by neoclassical and modernist buildings, this plaza was once the heart of colonial San Salvador. Nearby stands Iglesia El Rosario — a striking concrete church with a brutalist exterior and a dazzling interior lit by rainbow-colored stained glass. Its unconventional design makes it one of the most unique religious structures in Latin America. Together, the plaza and the church reflect the deep historical and artistic layers of the city.Iglesia El Rosario
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedBeyond its austere modern façade, this church reveals a breathtaking play of light created by its stained-glass windows. It also holds historical significance due to key events that took place here during the Civil War, making it a must-visit to understand El Salvador’s complex past.Club La Dalia
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe oldest Salvadoran bar/billiards hall, La Dalia captures the atmosphere of a bygone era where time seems to stand still. A perfect stop for a refreshing break.National Theater San Salvador
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe will explore the façade of the National Theater of San Salvador and the square facing it.
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INR 5,690
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