Old San Juan Beyond Barriers An Accessible Tour for Anyone
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the rich history of Old San Juan on a certified accessible cultural tour designed for everyone. This engaging 1.5-hour experience invites all ages and abilities to explore Puerto Rico's Taíno and African roots, pirate lore, and colonial legacy. With certified guides, you'll enjoy adaptive storytelling and sensory elements that bring the past to life without the rush. Each landmark features rest stops, audio descriptions, and tactile materials, ensuring a comfortable and enriching journey. - Certified guides specialized in accessibility and rehabilitation - Engaging storytelling with audio descriptions and visual aids - Small group size for a personalized experience (max 10 participants) - 100% accessibility guarantee or full refund available
Inclusions
What's included
- visual aid
- surround music system
- puertorican candy
- 3d-printed items
What's not
- tips
- food and drinks
Itinerary
Welcome & safety briefing. Taíno civilization & Spanish arrival to the Americas. Ground-level, shaded and a tactile 3D map. Overview of tour route.
Learn the history of one of the biggest and last Spanish military barracks built in the 1860s. Appreciate Neoclassical greco-roman architecture. Accessible restroom & water. Rest as long as you need.
Uncover the pirate attacks, WWI/II history, and the secrets of a UNESCO heritage. Accessible rampart with 360° views. 3D fortress models.
Learn about the School of Plastic Arts, education in PR, flora & fauna, ancestral trees, Casa Blanca, La Fortaleza, PR government systems and cultural identity. Hear the legend of la rogativa that took place on the last attack of the British in 1797. Enjoy the tactile sculpture elements, images and music.
Admire the Historic city walls, Spanish colonial defense and the urban design. Audio descriptions of architectural details. Shade & seating for rest.
Learn about the largest rum factory in the world and Puerto Rico's economy. while we see the golden-hour. End the tour on one of San Juan's most beautiful fountain, raíces, that talks about the taínos, the europeans and the African roots. The tour end near Princesa - Cocina Cultura restaurant where is a great accesible place to have food/drinks or for a lyft/uber to pick you up.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 9 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the first floor looking to el morro. Find your Bori Local Tour guide with the green parrot logo. It is an accesible area and great for a drop off or parking in ballaja parking.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Bori Local Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Puerto Rico, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 767 experiences we list in Puerto Rico, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 345 of 767.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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