Things to do in San Salvador: activities, tours and experiences
231 activities · El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador, has 231 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen, Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, Monumento al Divino, National Library of El Salvador. Also worth exploring nearby: La Libertad, San Luis Talpa, Santa Ana, Acajutla.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
History museum
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador
Cathedral
Monumento al Divino
Sculpture
National Library of El Salvador
National library
Museo de la Fuerza Armada de El Salvador
Military museum
Francisco Gavidia National Library
National library
02Activities to book
The best experiences in San Salvador
Top pickBest Day Tour: Santa Ana Volcano Hiking + Lake Coatepeque
from €76.98★ 4.9
Free cancellationDay Tour : Antigua Guatemala UNESCO Site - From San Salvador City
from €167.54★ 4.7
Free cancellationTamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach
from €76.98★ 4.9
Top pickRuta de Las Flores, Visit 4 Colonial Towns and Coffee Farm
from €89.66★ 4.8
Top pickMaya Route Tour: El Salvador Mayan Sites including Joya de Cerén
from €89.66★ 4.9
Free cancellationRuta Flores Full Experience Albania Cafe Ataco Hot Springs
from €106.59★ 5.0
Free cancellationCopan Ruins: Explore the Ancient Mayan Kingdom from San Salvador
from €167.54★ 4.8
Private tourEl Salvador Airport to San Salvador City or vice-versa
from €28.10★ 4.9
Private tourRuta de Flores Bike Zipline, Slide, Wings Swing, Hotsprings
from €128.51★ 5.0
Top pickCafé Albania + Ataco Town + Santa Teresa Hot Springs
from €113.21★ 4.9
Free cancellationDiscover the Best of San Salvador with Dave
from €31.70★ 4.9
Free cancellationTwo Mayan Sites and a Volcano Park in 1 Day Tour
from €89.66★ 4.9
03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · San Salvador
Free cancellationRelax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe
from €86.62★ 4.8
Free cancellationMaya Ruins: Joya de Ceren, San Andres, Tazumal, Chalchuapa, Lake
from €86.39★ 4.9
Private tourEl Salvador Airport to San Salvador City or vice-versa
from €28.10★ 4.9
Free cancellationMayan Heritage Tour: Joya de Cerén UNESCO Site & Tazumal Ruins
from €113.21★ 4.9
Private tour12-Hour Private Transportation Service in El Salvador
from €158.75★ 4.9
Free cancellationFrom San Salvador: Best Santa Ana Volcano Tour & Lake Coatepeque
from €90.56★ 4.8
Private tourEl Salvador 5 Star Airport Transfer
from €62.94★ 5.0
Free cancellationApaneca Adventure Combo: ATV and Zipline Experience
from €150.50★ 5.0
Private tourTurtle Release and Mangroves Cruise
from €109.45★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Van and Driver for Full Day in El Salvador
from €207.05★ 5.0
BookableSan Salvador Half Day Guided Walking Tour
from €22.20★ 3.4
Private tourPrivate & Safe Travel Airport-City-Airport Transfers
from €54.32★ 5.0
DealSightseeing old town San Salvador with Hugo's City Tour
from €14.49★ 5.0
Private tourSan Salvador Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
from €65.30★ 3.6
Free cancellationSan Salvador Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
from €27.37★ 5.0
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Free cancellationHalf Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting
from €53.87★ 4.9
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Private tourPrivate Santa Ana Volcano Hiking Tour + Coatepeque Lake
from €122.26★ 4.9
Free cancellationSanta Ana Volcano and Lake - An Unforgettable Journey
from €67.92★ 4.9
Private tourBirdwatching Tours in El Salvador with Expert Biologist Guide
from €86.04★ 5.0
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Free cancellationSanta Ana Volcano Hike with a Sulphur Lake and Coatepeque Lake
from €76.02★ 4.9
Free cancellationScars of San Salvador
from €18.19★ 5.0
Free cancellationAmazing Suchitoto & San Salvador Combo Discovery Tour
from €75.17★ 4.9
Free cancellationCombo Tour: Lake Ilopango boat Ride and Suchitoto colorful town
from €109.45★ 5.0
Private tourCity Tour San Salvador
from €36.48★ 4.9
Free cancellationCombo Tour: Colonial Route & Volcanoes of El Salvador
from €81.18★ 5.0
Free cancellationHalf day| San Salvador City Tour
from €50.17★ 4.9
DealCharming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience
from €55.92★ 4.8
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Free cancellationThe best of Ruta de Las Flores: Bike Zipline + Ataco + Hotsprings
from €122.85★ 4.8
Free cancellationCopán Archaeological Site Day Trip from San Salvador
from €134.94★ 4.7
Free cancellationSan Salvador Layover Tour | City Sightseeing & El Boqueron Park
from €69.64★ 4.9
Free cancellationBest Juayua 7 Waterfalls Hiking Tour + 4x4 Ride | Ruta de Flores
from €90.56★ 5.0
Free cancellationTazumal + Pompeii of America + San Andres Ceremonial Center
from €110.10★ 5.0
Free cancellationSurf City
from €81.18★ 5.0
Free cancellationCerro Verde Park & Joya de Ceren UNESCO Site- Shore Excursion
from €135.85★ 4.5
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Free cancellationVolcan Santa Ana Hike+ Lago Coatepeque Viewpoint
from €89.66★ 5.0
Free cancellationReal City Tour San Salvador : Historic Center & Boqueron Park
from €86.04★ 5.0
Private tourBest Santa Ana Volcano Hike & Coatepeque Lake – Private tour
from €88.79★ 4.9
Free cancellationSanta Ana Volcano Hike & Lake Coatepeque Visit
from €68.41★ 5.0
Free cancellationCihuatán Rum Distillery, Archaeological Site & Suchitoto Town
from €122.26★ 4.7
Free cancellationIzalco Volcano Hiking Experience - Private Guided Tour
from €114.01★ 5.0
Private tourStreet Food Tour in Ruta de las Flores and Laguna Verde
from €81.48★ 5.0
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Private tourSanta Ana Volcano Sunrise
from €87.85★ 3.9
Private tourBest Private Tour: Suchitoto & Cihuatán Rum from San Salvador
from €95.77★ 5.0
Private tourEl Salvador English Speaking Private Driver for Full Day
from €136.40★ 5.0
Private tourExplore San Salvador: Historic Center, local market and volcano
from €120.40★ 5.0
Free cancellationCerro verde national park and Coatepeque Lake
from €82.11★ 4.7
Private tourCoffee Country and Ruta de las Flores. A day full of fun!
from €114.01★ 5.0
Private tourThe Devil's Gate Hike & Local Food Tasting (Private Tour)
from €77.53★ 5.0
Free cancellationCopan Ruins UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour from San Salvador
from €205.84★ 4.9
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Private tourPrivate Traditional Pupusa Cooking Class in San Salvador
from €54.73★ 5.0
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Bookable2-Day Tour: Following The Maya Path and Copán Ruins
from €321.43★ 4.5
Private tourVolcan de randonnée épique San Miguel (Chaparastique)
from €136.82★ 5.0
Private tour
Free cancellationRuta de las Flores et Santa Teresa Hot Springs Foodie Tour
from €123.13★ 5.0
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Free cancellationHalf Day-Tour to Surf City: Malecon + Boardwalk + El Tunco Beach
from €66.59★ 4.8
Free cancellation
Private tourEl Salvador Express (5 jours)
from €874.02★ 5.0
Private tourGuerre et Paix : Visite historique privée à Cinquera et Suchitoto.
from €228.03★ 5.0
Private tourEl Salvador Mayan Ruins Tour + Lake Coatepeque Viewpoint
from €62.02★ 5.0
Free cancellationRandonnée jusqu'aux 7 cascades de Juayua
from €68.41★ 4.6
Free cancellationPrivate Day Tour to Santa Ana Volcano and Lake Coatepeque
from €87.02★ 4.2
Private tourVisite privée du volcan El Boquerón au départ de San Salvador
from €44.69★ 4.2
Free cancellation
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Free cancellation7 chutes d'eau de Juayua Trek & Nahuizalco Experience
from €114.04★ 5.0
BookableExpress Tour Historic Center San Salvador
from €36.38★ 5.0
Free cancellation7 Cascadas Waterfall Adventure and Gastronomic Festival à Juayúa
from €118.66★ 5.0
Private tourTransport vers le volcan Santa Ana Une aventure économique
from €40.88★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationSuchitoto and Rum Tasting Tour with Colonial Charm
from €117.73★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Salvador Half- day City tour
from €53.28★ 5.0
Free cancellationExpérience en kayak au Jiquilisco Bay & Puerto Barillas Lodge
from €150.50★ 4.5
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Free cancellationRuta de los Panchos Panchimalco, Puerta del Diablo and Pupusas
from €87.90★ 5.0
Private tourThe Best of San Salvador: City and Volcano Tour
from €219★ 5.0
Free cancellationSalvador : Randonnée au lever du soleil du Cerro Eramón
from €104.89★ 5.0
Free cancellationLa meilleure expérience Food Tour à San Salvador
from €31.70★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationAntigua Guatemala Day Tour El San Salvador
from €167.45★ 5.0
Private tour
Private tourNawi Beach House Roundtrip Transport (no day pass)
from €87.90★ 5.0
Private tourJoya de Ceren, San Andres and Copan Ruins
from €243.27★ 5.0
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Free cancellationTour de café et eaux thermales
from €84.97★ 3.7
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Private tourTRANSFER TO EL BOQUERON SAN SALVADOR PARK
from €53.28★ 5.0
Private tourWorld Heritage JEWEL OF CEREN AND SAN ANDRES
from €84.35★ 5.0
Private tourFlower and Coffee Route: Private Tour of Living Peoples
from €199.78★ 5.0
Private tourArchaeology and Colonial Charm: Cihuatan and Suchitoto Private Tour
from €239.74★ 5.0
Private tourSanta Ana Volcano Hike: Active Crater and Lake Coatepeque
from €79.91★ 5.0
Free cancellationVisite 3 en 1 : volcan Santa Ana, Cerro Verde et lac Coatepeque
from €68.20★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Private tourEcotourism El Pital the highest point in the country Private Tour
from €155.39★ 5.0
Private tourService de transport privé en 4x4, 12 heures en espagnol
from €157.84★ 5.0
Free cancellationRoute des fleurs du Salvador et café d'Albanie
from €91.21★ 5.0
Free cancellationCity tour in San Salvador Boquerón National Park-Colorful Slide
from €71.03★ 5.0
Free cancellationRoute des fleurs + Tyrolienne + Ville d'Ataco et sources thermales
from €106.85★ 5.0
Free cancellation
Free cancellationHike tamanique falls and visit El tunco beach from San Salvador
from €72.97★ 5.0
Private tourVolcan Conchagua Nuit - Camp Experience
from €241.71★ 4.5
Private tourTRANSPORTATION TO PLAYA MIZATA roundtrip
from €110.99★ 4.5
Private tourTransportation to STA ANA VOLCANO and CERRO VERDE
from €97.67★ 4.0
Private tourTRANSFER TO PLAYA EL TUNCO
from €45.28★ 4.0
Private tourTRANSFERT pour les GROUPES ou les FAMILLES vers l'aéroport
from €40.69★ 4.0
Free cancellationGolfo de Fonseca Tour | Day experience
from €25.75★ 3.0
Private tourPrivate Airport Shuttle to San Salvador – Van Service ( one way)
from €75.47★ 5.0
Private tourJoya de Cerén & part of Ruta de Las Flores
from €87.90★ 5.0
Free cancellationCopan Archeological Site and Macaw Mountain Park
from €221.98★ 5.0
Private tour
Private tourSan Salvador City Tour: Must Visit Locations + Pupusas
from €110.99★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Tour of Peñón de Comasagua (All Inclusive).
from €244.18★ 5.0
Private tour
BookableEl Salvador Data eSIM from 0.5GB daily to 20GB 30 Days
from €3.46★ 5.0
Free cancellationExplore El Salvador Flower's Route
from €115.43★ 5.0
Free cancellationSanta Ana Volcano & UNESCO Joya de Ceren: Nature & Archaeology
from €185.66★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Salvador Hiking Tour to Scenic Viewpoint of the City
from €53.27★ 5.0
Free cancellationSuchitoto Cultural Tour and Mayan Ruins
from €88.78★ 5.0
Private tourMayan Ruins Full Day Tour in El Salvador
from €177.59★ 5.0
Private tourSan Jacinto Hike & Lake Ilopango lunch
from €57.72★ 5.0
Free cancellationThe Best of Colonial Suchitoto and Archaeology of Cihuatan
from €89.66★ 5.0
Free cancellationSan Salvador Volcano and Fascinating Historic Center
from €75.47★ 5.0
Free cancellationSanta Ana Volcano and Lake Coatepeque
from €75.47★ 5.0
DealVille coloniale de Suchitoto et site archéologique de Cihuatán
from €68.72★ 5.0
Free cancellationMayan Ruins & Lake Coatepeque Tour with Pupusa Making
from €110.99★ 5.0
Private tourAirport Layover Tour: El Salvador Fish Market + El Tunco Beach
from €53.28★ 5.0
Private tour8 Days Private Tour to El Salvador with La Libertad
from €2,094.62★ 5.0
Skip the lineDay at the Beach at La Libertad
from €60.38★ 5.0
Bookable6 - Day West El Salvador : Cerro Verde, Route du café, Ruines mayas
from €1,033.67★ 5.0
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Private tourNuit avec visite guidée tôt le matin
from €684.08
Frequently asked questions about San Salvador
What is there to do in San Salvador?
San Salvador has 231 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Best Day Tour: Santa Ana Volcano Hiking + Lake Coatepeque », « Day Tour : Antigua Guatemala UNESCO Site - From San Salvador City », « Tamanique Waterfalls Complex Trek + El Tunco Beach ».
What are the top-rated activities in San Salvador?
According to traveller reviews: « Santa Ana Volcano Early Morning Hike » (5.0/5, 248 reviews) ; « San Salvador Tour: Devil’s Door, Volcano, Slide & Historic Center » (5.0/5, 262 reviews) ; « Ruta Flores Full Experience Albania Cafe Ataco Hot Springs » (5.0/5, 103 reviews).
What are the must-see places in San Salvador?
Not to be missed in San Salvador: Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen, Metropolitan Cathedral of San Salvador, Monumento al Divino, National Library of El Salvador, Museo de la Fuerza Armada de El Salvador, Francisco Gavidia National Library.
Can you cancel an activity in San Salvador for free?
Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in San Salvador offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.
What is there to visit near San Salvador?
Close to San Salvador: La Libertad, San Luis Talpa, Santa Ana, Acajutla.