Free Tour of San Salvador

This tour is operated by our partner EC Tours El Salvador.

Ever wondered what downtown San Salvador is really like? This tour pulls back the curtain and takes you straight into the beating heart of El Salvador’s capital. Since 2014, EC Tours has proudly offered the city’s original tip-based walking experience, welcoming curious travelers from all walks of life. Whether you’re here solo, with friends or mixing business with pleasure, you’ll find yourself immersed in a multicultural, friendly atmosphere where new friendships are part of the package.

Starting at the iconic Parque Cuscatlán, right at the roundabout in front of the Salarrué Exhibition Center, you’ll journey through time and tradition as you explore this dynamic and often misunderstood city. Expect an honest, engaging overview of Salvadoran culture, history and daily life, delivered by passionate locals who genuinely love what they do.

You'll walk along Alameda Roosevelt, glimpse modern urban renewal projects and enter the buzzing Historic Center where contrasts between colonial and contemporary life come alive. Visit emblematic spots like the National Palace of El Salvador and the Catedral Metropolitana de San Salvador, and hear about the city’s shifting political landscape. At Plaza Libertad, you’ll learn about El Salvador’s struggle for independence and resilience through hardship. And of course, no experience is complete without a stop at Iglesia El Rosario, one of the most unexpected and architecturally striking churches in Latin America.

You might start off just snapping street art or chuckling at a clever guide’s joke, but somewhere along the way, something shifts. It becomes more than a walk. It becomes a real exchange of stories, smiles and perspectives with the living, breathing soul of San Salvador.