Genuinely the best part of the trip. We've been to PR many times. This tour isn't just for first…read moretimers. We learned SO MUCH history and modern culture. All things that went unnoticed before, now the secrets revealed. From religious spaces, to war, to trees, to water. Amazing. My favorite part was learning what an almond tree is and eating an almond right off of it! As a city girl, I was blown away. Our tour guide was Nes/Nis? Short curly hair. She was SPECTACULAR wow. She knows everything. She's easy to talk to. And she CARES about what she's saying. She is 10 out of 10. Remember to stay hydrated and wear comfortable clothes. Also SPF! This is absolutely a WALKING tour. Totally doable but definitely a workout. I wouldn't book this if you have mobility concerns tbh. Not the tour's fault. Old San Juan overall isn't too accessible. Also be aware that PR has (and has had for a whiiiiile) water issues all over. So pee before you go on the tour because you may not find a working bathroom. I reccomend the Marshall's outside the tour office.

I don't know where to start ! But this tour was…read moreAMAAAAAAZING! I didn't want it to finish that's how much fun I was having . The tour guide took us to all the small corners that local people go to and it was such a nice experience. She was also excellent at giving out historical facts and was nice enough to stop and take pictures of us . Of course tips are welcome so don't skimp out . This was the highlight of our trip to Puerto Rico

**This is a fairly long review - but highly informative!**…read more I booked an El Yunque hike with Pandora a few months ago based on some reviews I had read - and my wife and I are glad that we did! Our driver (and owner of the company) was Eddie. I got a couple of follow up texts and emails from Eddie confirming our pick-up time and a text 20 mins before we were supposed to get picked up...gotta love that follow up! We started out for the hike about 10 mins earlier than expected. We were supplied with water, soda and fruit for the trip. Along the way, we were given a lot of information - current and historical - on the areas we were driving through and the island in general. Once we got there, we watched a video on the rainforest that really tied together the information we had received on the ride in. We then trekked it up the mountain in the van until we hit the trailhead. The hike from the La Mina trail was amazing! So many photo-ops, plus there's a waterfall (wear shoes good for hiking and water of you're going to swim). The trail was mostly down-hill and paved....but it was closed at the waterfall, so the walk back was uphill and a little rough. Don't let that deter you ....We wouldn't have traded the experience for anything! After the hike and more photos on the way down the mountain (which lasted about 90 mins total), Eddie took us over to a local eatery near the airport...the food was great and cheap (even if we got the world's worst waitress! LOL). After lunch, we headed back to the hotel. Eddie asked us what we were getting into the rest of the day, so we told him we were headed to Old San Juan for the afternoon. Eddie offered to give us a ride down there (which we gladly accepted). He allowed us time to go up to our room and change before we left. He picked it's up in his personal car and drive us over...still giving us great information about the island, and also life - advice we will surely cherish. He left us near the docks - and I must say, it was a little sad ending our time with him. It was like being with an Uncle you haven't seen in a while. He really takes care of people, and seems to genuinely enjoy what he does. He puts a lot of hard-work into perfecting his craft as an excursionist and it really shows. I know it has already been said in another review, but we honestly do feel like we have made a friend in Puerto Rico, and will definitely be calling WHEN we come back! Thank you very much for your time today, Eddie...We thoroughly enjoyed it - you made our vacation extremely memorable and special!

Eddie was an excellent tour guide! He did something not many (if any at all) would do, he took us…read moreto the top of El Yunque! It was an incredible experience! My wife and I researched various tours and decided that Eddie was the one because he was willing to do a private tour with just us two to the top of the rainforest and Bacardi Factory. He went out of his way to make sure we had a blast! Our morning started with him picking us up promptly at 8:00AM at our hotel. He had fresh fruits, cold water, great service, and very good conversations. The night before he made sure we had all we needed before booking with him so we were all set as soon as we jumped in the van. He told us all about El Yunque and what we would see, while taking his time driving the crazy streets of Puerto Rico. Once parked, he made sure we stretched and took a few pics of us before starting the hike. We went through the trails taking all the time we needed since it was very muddy and wet. We went all the way to the highest rock and spent a few minutes admiring the view; then we went back down to see Mt Britton. He took a bunch of great pictures of us as we went through the trails and shared them on dropbox when we were done. After El Yunque he took us to Bebo's BBQ in San Juan which was phenomenal (he said it would be)! He then took us to the Bacardi factory and patiently waited for us to take the tour, all this and it was his birthday! We had a full day with him. He showed us interesting areas of San Juan on the way back to the hotel and we couldn't be happier! Eddie is a trusted, funny, respecting, fun, and caring tour guide! So much so that I feel we must contact him next time just to say hi and have a drink even if we do not want to go on any tours. One of the best things about Eddie is that he is VERY flexible with his schedule and he will take you anywhere (that is reasonable of course). I feel he is an excellent guide and companion which is great because Puerto Rico has gotten pretty dangerous over the years and it is best to be with someone who knows the area and the history, even if you just want to be cabbed around the island. We recommend Eddie and Pandora Tours with our eyes closed! We loved our tour!

We toured Old San Juan when we were there recently. It is a very charming old city and there are…read moremany nice sites to see. There are statues and historical places everywhere. We expected to see a lot of damage after the Hurricane hit there but, the city has done a marvelous job of cleaning up so you can not even tell. If you have time when you visit, make sure you take the walk along the waterfront. It is spectacular.

We arranged for a tour of forts San Cristobal and El Morro. Hector was incredibly knowledgeable…read moreabout both, and was able to compare and contrast their designs and military purposes very effectively. Our whole family enjoyed it immensely and learned a lot!!

Booking with Javier was the best decision I made for my time in Puerto Rico. Private tours are…read moreexcellent for customization based on the interests of each group. You get to move at your own pace and see what you want to see. Javier was excellent with the communication re-confirming the tour the night before and right on time for pickup. There were some concerns about rainy weather, but we lucked out with barely a sprinkle of precipitation. We first ventured outside San Juan along the coast, passing beachfront areas and smaller towns enroute to a nature reserve. It was refreshing as I had been to San Juan multiple times before, but never ventured all that much outside the San Juan city limits. After a delightful overview of the ecosystem, we went to the small town of Loiza. There we visited a waterfront multicultural center/gallery (Antiguo Ancon de Loiza) that used to serve as the historical water barge transport location for the city until a bridge was created to connect Loiza to the land west of the river. We then visited a natural cave area with these incredible local musicians largely consisting of drumming and singing (very unique and cultural). I didn't expect natural caves so close to the town & coast. We then visited a beautiful beach restaurant (Villa Pesquera Herrera) where there there's ocean out back and a river off to the side. It was here and central Loiza where scenes from the first episode of season 5 of the Netflix show Cobra Kai were filmed to portray a town in Mexico. I would have totally missed it if Javier didn't point it out. We then got a great overview of old San Juan and surrounding areas like Isla Verde and Condado. The tour of Old San Juan took us on so many of the winding cobblestone streets, with excellent coastline views. Javier was excellent in providing a historical overview of the city and how the fortifications were designed, playing a vital role in the defense of the city. With the private tour, we got to stop off for food and a delicious frozen treat at Señor Paleta in Old San Juan. We covered so many unique areas that I would never have stumbled upon if I hadn't taken this tour, and covered more ground than I did on both my prior 2 trips to San Juan combined. Javier was very accommodating to our needs and was informative and kind every step of the way. I wouldn't hesitate to book a tour with him again and will be recommending him to friends & family when visiting Puerto Rico.

Great walking tour of Old San Juan. Enjoyed our guide's perspectives and great, bubbly…read morepersonality. Good mix of fellow tourists - would highly recommend.

The Host Brandon was superb!!!! Took us out in his van.... My son and his two brothers did a lot…read more Brandon was super knowledgeable about a lot of things!! Will def be back the next time I'm in PR

Perfect mix of fun and learning. Ask questions and discover. We visited Brandon's coconut tour and…read morehad a fantastic time. Learned about wild grapes and almonds as well as ALL things coconut. Tour lives up to its goals of using the coconut for water, food, shelter and fire. Tour kept everyone's attention, from 7 year old to high school kids and all the adults. Friendly, engaging, thoughtful and a fab time for all. Highly recommend.

We had two great tour with PR Tour Desk to Old San Juan and El Yunque Rainforest! The guides were…read moreso informative. My only suggestion is for the guides to take photo of the guests (take some lessons too) because it was hard to capture the memories.

We booked the half day Rainforest tour and it was amazing! The representatives I spoke with were…read morevery patient and kind during the booking process. They answered any questions I had and helped me choose the best excursion for my trip. Our tour guide was Ricky, he was very knowledgeable of the island and was super nice. He kept us entertained on the ride to the rainforest by giving us information on things we passed on the way. Although the hike itself was pretty short due to covid and paths still being closed after Hurricane Maria, we still enjoyed a nice walk in the rainforest to the river. The river was absolutely stunning, the water was so clear and the swim was refreshing. Everyone felt comfortable enough to take a leap off of the platform into the river as well as a swing on the rope. Overall, we had an excellent time and would definitely book again!

Signed up for this tour while on a Celebrity cruise and it turned out to be very poorly done. We…read morehave enjoyed walking tours in cities all over the world and like learning about the places we are visiting, but it didn't work out in this case. The tour guide had such a thick accent that she was unintelligible. No idea what she was saying. But at the same time had the impression we weren't missing much, since we spent seemingly endless hours at the fort and very little time in the rest of Old San Juan. A lot of eye rolls and sideways looks among the folks taking the tour. Just WAY TOO LONG at the fort. This is only one data point. Your mileage may vary and I hope it does. Another guide from the same company could turn out to be excellent, but this tour with this guide was a real disappointment.

Excellent tour with an excellent tour guide. Steven Fleming is awesome! I'm writing a similar…read morereview on trip advisor, I don't think this man gets enough credit for the work he puts into his job!

Fun way to learn and tour the city. Your guide was prompt, clearly spoken and with enthusiasm. Fun…read morething to do with friends!

From the owner: We deliver fun, honest, and bone-tingling accounts of the very real hauntings that are so prevalent…read moreacross San Juan. While our stories are derived from historic research, a ghost tour wouldn’t be the same without the ghost stories!

Becareful, they rip me off $80 and never showed up. When finally got a hold of them they where…read moredisrespectful. Now I'm waiting for the PayPal claim to see if I can recover my money back. Better take an Uber but don't waste your money with this scammers.

Crazy expensive. Drivers are not friendly. I suggest taking an Uber which is half the price. The…read moreonly issue with Uber is you will have to walk a little sometimes to the pick up points because the taxi drivers yell at you if they know you're using Uber and not them. I will walk any distance to not have to use their terrible taxi service....