Old San Juan Beyond Barriers - An Immersive Experience

4.9 (9 reviews) Puerto Rico
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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

What's included

  • visual aid
  • surround music system
  • puertorican candy
  • 3d-printed items
  • tips
  • food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Plaza del Quinto Centenario
    15m
    Welcome & safety briefing. Taíno civilization & Spanish arrival to the Americas. Ground-level, shaded and a tactile 3D map. Overview of tour route.
  2. Cuartel de Ballaja
    15m
    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.
  3. Castillo San Felipe del Morro
    15m
    Uncover the pirate attacks, WWI/II history, and the secrets of a UNESCO heritage. Accessible rampart with 360° views. 3D fortress models.
  4. La Rogativa
    15m
    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.
  5. La Puerta de San Juan
    15m
    Admire the Historic city walls, Spanish colonial defense and the urban design. Audio descriptions of architectural details. Shade & seating for rest.
  6. La Fuente de la Herencia de las Americas
    15m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

End near the fountain. It is an accesible area.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Rest stop
  • Low noise levels
  • Tactile material
  • Printed history guide
  • Multi-sensory content
  • Flexible pacing
  • Small groups
  • 100% accessibility guarantee

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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