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Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour

San Juan, Puerto Rico

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a taste for the flavor and culture of Puerto Rico on this small-group Old San Juan food tour featuring several local eateries. Join your guide for a culinary exploration of island staples like plantains and sofrito, all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour includes an alcoholic beverage or non-alcoholic substitute if you prefer.

Old San Juan small-group food tour
Taste authentic Puerto Rican food and drink at several different locations
Admire the city’s beautiful colonial architecture and cobblestone streets
Learn about the history of Old San Juan as you walk the streets with your local guide

What's Included

One rum cocktail
Local, bilingual guide
Local taxes
Food - enough for a meal

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Carli‘s Fine Bistro & Piano
206 Calle de Tetuan Corner Of Recinto Sur And San Justo Steeet, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Please meet your guide (green shirt and a smile) in the Banco Popular building (an art deco bank) plaza on the corner of Recinto Sur Street and San Justo Street. Meet 15 minutes prior to tour start. Please follow this google maps link to get to the meeting point:

End point

Viejo San Juan, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

What To Expect

This Puerto Rico food tour offers an intimate introduction to the dishes and flavors that make the country’s cooking so unique. Taste the local cuisine on a walking food tour as you explore Old San Juan. Grab a bite of Puerto Rico’s rich culinary history on this small-group tour in one of the island’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods.

Start your day in the morning or early or late afternoon from a central meeting point in the atmospheric neighborhood of Old San Juan.

As you walk to your first tasting, immerse yourself in the area’s breathtaking French and Spanish architecture, some of which is more than 500 years old, listening as your guide explains the history of the location and its colorful Colonial architecture.

Visit several small local restaurants to enjoy delicious bites and learn about the diverse culinary influences, including Spanish, African, and indigenous cuisines, that give Puerto Rican food its distinctive flavor.

This tour gives you the opportunity to sample many of Puerto Rico's best-loved foods, including the staple sofrito—a sauce that serves as the base for many of the nation's dishes. Learn the secret to making mofongo with fried plantains.

Top that off with rice and beans, Puerto Rican rum, and enjoy something extra sweet for dessert. Dietary restrictions are generally easily accommodated, just indicate your needs when booking.

Finish your gastronomic adventure with our handy guidebook and map and a belly full of Puerto Rican delicacies.

Paseo de la Princesa (Pass By)

La Puerta de San Juan (Pass By)

Parque de las Palomas (Pass By)

Calle del Cristo (Pass By)

Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass By)

Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass By)

Plaza de Armas (Pass By)

La Muralla (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
We are UNABLE to accept wheelchairs, crutches, pushers or any walking aids
We CANNOT accommodate 1) vegan 2)allergic to bell pepper, cilantro, onion 3)gluten free
Not wheelchair accessible
IMPORTANT: You must advise of any food allergies and dietary restrictions in the special requirements field at the time of booking.

Not recommended for travelers with restricted mobility due to cobblestone, uneven terrain, narrow sidewalks and slopes.
Service animals allowed
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Amanda_E

We had a great experience! Our guide Alexa was amazing! She made it so fun and shared so much knowledge with us. It was so fun to try so many new things. Everything was very well organized and so easy. Definitely recommend!

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Informative food tour

Gabrielle_S, May 2024

Ricardo was so informative about the history and culture of puerto rico and it’s food. Besides the rain, we had a great time.

Rain but great

Elizabeth_N, May 2024

Emely was great! We had rain, rain, and some more rain. She had ponchos for the group and had to rearrange some places so that we weren't outside getting wet. Very much appreciated. I liked learning some of the history and eating at different places. Emely took pictures and showed us buildings and places that were special to PR. My favorite spot was the cafe we began (Cuatro Sombras). I liked it so much that I went back before we left PR to buy some coffee to take with me. The coffee cup size we were given during the tour was small but it was good. I also liked the maji Maji nuggets and the bacalaitos from Triana's Restaurante, reminded me of when Mami made them. We also went back there to eat when we purchased the coffee. I liked the food from Casa Luna but the Piña Colada was weak so I didn't want to go back there (first impressions matter). My husband didn't get alcohol with his but I did so I was able to compare. I like Piña Coladas and could tell they didn't add enough rum. It tasted like just a hint of rum, at best. I don't think the last stop, for Gelatos was PR based at all. It was good but it just didn't go with the PR cuisine to me. I would definitely recommend going on a food tour but hope that it's a beautiful day and if it's not, they got you covered either way. Belly was full and my heart was happy. Thank you for the great experience Emely!

Great food experience

Robert_J, May 2024

We had a wonderful time, our tour guide was very knowledgeable. Be prepared for some slightly hilly terrain but the walk wasnt too bad. Be prepared to make your own Mofongo...mine came out perfect.

Engaging local tour

Ronald_M, Apr 2024

Gwen was an amazing local tour guide. She was fun and well-versed in the history and customs of Old San Juan. The food came with a story or activity. Very interactive tour that showed us the hidden gems of the city. Gwen was engaging, interesting and made us feel like family.

Ricardo was an amazing...

Jose_G, Apr 2024

Ricardo was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide and made sure we had fun every step of the way. Thank you for the fun memories! Will definitely come back in the future.

Definitely not worth the money

Tracy_B, Apr 2024

This was a really lame tour and I would not recommend it. The best part of it was Claudia, the tour guide, and her lovely personality. For reference, we stayed at the Condado Vanderbuilt and enjoyed several thrill-seeking tours and wonderfully delicious, pricey meals during our trip. This was our most expensive tour per person and I don’t see the value in it at all. The best part was the coffee and half breakfast croissant in the very beginning. You are better off googling restaurants and creating your own food tour. This just wasn’t a good time, good food, or good educational experience.

Amazing experience!

Pamela_B, Apr 2024

Pablo was an amazing, VERY knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We felt completely comfortable being taken around San Juan with him. The food was amazing. Especially the first stop, Cuatro Sombras. Coffee and & sandwich. It was that good we are going back later this week. We HIGHLY recommend this tour! And if you get lucky enough to have Pablo as your tour guide you will be in great hands!

Not worth the money

Alecia_J, Apr 2024

I wish I had more positive things to say about this experience but unfortunately it was just mediocre. We paid $170 per person hoping this would be for a high quality tasting experience, however, the food was average and not at all what we were hoping for, certainly not the best that San Juan has to offer. The first stop was excellent with local coffee and a ham, cheese and guava paste wrap and it made us excited for what was to come but unfortunately that was the highlight of the tour. The next stop was a popsicle which was just weird and unnecessary. I will say, our guide was great and very knowledgeable and the tour itself was very accommodating to my friend and I who are gluten free. It also felt more like a historical tour than a food tour as there was a lot of pausing and stops to share a lengthy history of the city which was interesting but also not what we paid for.

Excellent way to see Puerto Rico old town, learn history, and enjoy great food.

Eric_B, Apr 2024

Excellent experience. Claudia was a great host and was very informative about Puerto Rico history and what it's like to grow up there. Food stops were very good and we're a nice combination of foods.

Great food tour

Arianne_H, Apr 2024

Leslie Ann was a fantastic tour guide. We had a nice small group of 6 and had a super personalized experience. *always told us what was coming up next *kept us well hydrated at each stop *super knowledgeable about local history and landmarks *appreciated that she made sure we knew which stops had restrooms *great variety of different foods *come hungry!

Fun Times in Old san Jusn

Lucy_Q, Apr 2024

It was a very yummy experience! Pablo was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of PR. The food was delicious.

Puerto Rico Food Tour

Trish_M, Apr 2024

Food was really good and stories shared by guide were great but a bit long at times. Went back with other family to several places the next day! Thanks!!

Nahiomy was a great guide...

JoseLuis_C, Apr 2024

Nahiomy was a great guide and was able to make the tour interesting. We enjoyed the restaurant and food and the conversations.

Tasty tour of San Juan

Eleanor_D, Apr 2024

This tour was amazing! Very personalized and such a neat way to see and taste the city without feeling too full. We learned so much and really enjoyed our time!

Awesome experience

Audrey_V, Apr 2024

Great tour with a phenomenal tour giude! Ricardo was absolutely amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of old San Juan and Puerto Rico, you can tell he loves his job. Not only did we get to experience different food but we got to see beautiful and historical landmarks and learn about the culture and historical events. Ricardo made sure to make it interesting and add some humor to the mix! Definitely recommend and if you have the chance to tour with Ricardo you’ll be in for a treat! Highly recommended!

Food substandard. Didn't even receive an entire cup of coffee. Recommend high end restaurants with good food.

Monica, Apr 2024

History behind Old San Juan as told.by Alexis our guide. Nothing more to say Walking tour of San Juan

Amazing Food Tour

Alisa_B, Apr 2024

Nahiomy was a wonderful guide. We ate well and learned a lot about the history of Old San Juan and Puerto Rico.

Do it Do it

Dalelesha_A, Apr 2024

The overall experience was one for the books. I enjoyed learning about SJ and the history and Naomi was amazing!

Carilla was a great guide

Ursula_K, Apr 2024

Pleasing food variety, historical info along the way. A good intro to Old San Juan that whet the appetite for exploring another time.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback! 😊

Most Memorable Experience

Jeanie_S, Apr 2024

Alberto was a phenomenal guide! He was fun, personable and incredibly knowledgeable. We loved learning about the history of San Juan and the tastes of PR. The food was fabulous. This is a must do! We would definitely do it again. Thank you Alberto and Viator for a most memorable experience!

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