Old San Juan History Walking Tour, Puerto Rico

Schedule

Thu, 14 Nov, 2024 at 09:00 am to Mon, 27 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Plaza Colón | San Juan, PR

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Old San Juan (San Juan Antiguo), the walled city with fortifications, scene of:
About this Event

The language of this experience is English.


📚 Old San Juan (San Juan Antiguo), the walled city with fortifications, scene of:

  • political changes
  • battles
  • native archaeological evidence
  • world Heritage Site
  • festivals
  • artisans
  • colonialism


🚶‍♀️🚶 Enjoy its history and culture by walking its streets with a Certified Tourist Guide. You will know wonderful and emblematic places in every corner of this city built under the Spanish government in Puerto Rico.


✅ This walking tour includes some iconic places on the streets within this old walled city.

🚫 This experience does not include entrance and/or the visit to Castillo San Felipe del Morro or Castillo San Cristóbal.

🚫 The price of this experience does not include transportation. You will arrive at a meeting point in Old San Juan. We'll send you the specific coordinates within the automatic receipt this platform sends upon completion of your purchase.

🚫 Prices do not include food or beverages.


Lasts

3 hours


Difficulty level

Level 2: Moderate (We're going to walk through the streets of the town center “downtown”, where there are hills and good physical condition is required.)


♿️ The experience is NOT accessible for: wheelchairs, stroller users and others who need step-free access.

Important

We do not have sign language interpreters available yet. However, if you are a person with hearing disability (functional hearing diversity) or deaf who communicates with sign language, you can come with the company of one person (free) to help you interpret the message. The person providing the interpretation support must be listed on the registration form and must also complete a release of responsibility (waiver).


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Groups

Student’s Group


🤔 Consider the following:

  1. A release of responsibility (waiver) must be completed before beginning the tour. The form is digital, and you will receive a copy of it in your email when you submit your information. You will receive the link on your purchase receipt, which this platform will email to you.
  2. In the reservation you must report if you have allergies or any existing health conditions, and identify all the people who are in your group. In the form is a section to include yourself and the people with you.
  3. We talk about the history, culture, gastronomy, and biodiversity of the visited destination.
  4. We will set a meeting point for the participants. You must be at the meeting point at the indicated time. For security reasons, the specific meeting point is only shared with you after completing the reservation.
  5. The automatic email after your purchase will be sent but probably is going to your “Updates” folder. Please verify your email folders “UPDATE”, “PROMOTIONS”, “JUNK” o “SPAM”. Some of our communications go to those folders.
  6. Each participant must bring snacks, water, and money for their food purchases, if the tour does not include it. (Each experience description has the details if some food is included.)
  7. The use of sports and fresh clothing is recommended. Flexible and light colors.
  8. Wear closed-toed shoes that can get dirty. A pair with a good grip on the ground. To participate in our activities we do not recommend wearing high-heeled, elevated shoes, sandals or flip flops. The surfaces we will be on could have unevenness and elements of nature (branches, stones, among others).
  9. Bring extra clothes and shoes to change. In case it rains, or you just want to change at the end of the tour.
  10. The use of mosquito repellent and sunscreen is recommended. Should be natural, or organic if possible.
  11. Other alternatives to protect yourself from the sun are a hat, a cap, or an umbrella.
  12. Bring a raincoat ('poncho', 'impermeable') for the rain.
  13. Bring a camera to capture your memories during your experience.
  14. Binoculars for birdwatching, closer view.
  15. Be enthusiastic about breathing fresh air, get to know the enchantment of Puerto Rico.


How does Turismo Borincano define Level of Difficulty?

Level 1: Easy | People of all ages can participate.

Level 2: Moderate | Requires moderate physical condition to move through some inaccessible sections. Minors must always be under adult supervision.

Level 3: Difficult | Requires a good physical condition. The ground will probably be uneven, rocky, or slippery. Not recommended for underage participants (-21).

Level 4: Extreme | Requires participants to be in high physical condition. The ground will be uneven, rocky, or slippery. No minors are allowed to participate (-21).


Return Policy (extract)

The purchase of this service or product is final. No returns will be issued for this service or product.

Once purchased, tour tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled. Our tours often sell out, and your space is guaranteed on the tour. We do not offer partial credit or rescheduling for partial attendance, no-shows, or late arrivals.

Our geographical location as a country is an area prone to atmospheric events such as rain, storms, and hurricanes. We evaluate the weather forecast to ensure the safety of our participants. Tours will not be canceled due to rain warnings.

We recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella for outdoor events. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any tour due to extreme weather events. In such an event, you will be offered the option of a refund or credit towards the purchase of another tour.

If you have any questions during the purchase process or while using this page, you can write to us through.

Please include in the message:

Your Name

Name of the product or service purchased or to be purchased

Questions you may have

See more of our in the section provided for Turismo Borincano, on its website https://www.turismoborincano.com/politicas.


Privacy Policy (extract)

A confirmation of your purchase and the logistical information corresponding to the tour will be sent to you by email. The emails could be generated from one or two of the following:

[email protected], eventbrite.com, jotform.com, airbnb.com or tourhq.com

Please verify your UPDATE, PROMOTIONS, JUNK or SPAM folders.

Also, you will receive information about the logistics and other issues related to the tour purchased to your phone number provided through the application. We will be contacting you from our number 1-787-921-6960.

For these reasons, you will be asked for your email, phone number, and other personal information at the time of purchase.

See more of our in the section provided for Turismo Borincano, on its website https://www.turismoborincano.com/politicas.


Terms and Conditions (extract)

On the day of the tour, you will be asked to sign a waiver. The waiver is important that you read it carefully and sign the document to participate in the tour.

We reserve the right of admission.

See more of our in the section provided for Turismo Borincano, on its website https://www.turismoborincano.com/politicas.

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Where is it happening?

Plaza Colón, Calle de la Fortaleza, San Juan, Puerto Rico

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