Old San Juan Food Tour with 7 Tastings of Authentic Local Flavors

4.7 (202 reviews) San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Immerse yourself into hundreds of years of history through food in the Puerto Rican capital of Old San Juan. The city has acted as the gateway to the Caribbean for over 500 years and its rich culinary scene tells the story of the many cultures and traditions that influenced it.

You'll start your journey with a specialty Cortado and a buttery Mallorca dusted in sugar, the quintessential local breakfast. Throughout the tour, you'll taste Pasteles de Cerdo (a true pillar of island heritage), a crispy artisanal Empanadilla, and the famous national dish: Mofongo, loved by locals and celebrities alike. We finish on a luxurious note with an artisanal Chocolate Bombom made with premium local cacao. With over 5 local tastings and a Secret Dish revealed only during the tour, your appetite will be satisfied while your taste buds experience the very best of this unique culinary scene.

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San Juan Small Group Food Tour

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What's included

  • Artisanal Empanadilla – A crispy, golden-fried pastry pocket filled with traditional savory flavors.
  • Specialty Cortado – Expertly brewed coffee made with beans grown in Puerto Rico’s mountains.
  • Artisanal Chocolate Bombom – A luxurious bite highlighting Puerto Rico’s premium cacao
  • Our Signature Secret Dish !
  • Pasteles de Cerdo – Savory stewed pork traditionally steamed in a banana leaf.
  • Mallorca con guayaba – A soft, buttery sweet bread roll and tropical guava.
  • Mofongo con Pollo – Puerto Rico’s green plantain and garlic dish, stuffed with seasoned chicken.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off

What to expect

  1. Plaza Colon
    20m
    Meeting location where we'll start our journey into the culinary history of San Juan.
  2. 20m
    See the outside of the imposing castle at the edge of Old San Juan.
  3. Calle San Sebastian
    20m
    See the street known for making San Juan one of the most fun and vibrant cities in the topics.
  4. Casa Blanca Museum
    20m
    Pass by one of the oldest houses in Puerto Rico intended to be the home to the explorer Ponce de Leon
  5. La Puerta de San Juan
    20m
    Stand on the massive walls of the city and witness the door that hundreds of years of explorers and merchants passed through into Old San Juan.
  6. 20m
    View the nearly 500 year old fortress and home of the Puerto Rican governor
  7. La Casa Estrecha
    20m
    This mini home was once the narrowest house in the world
  8. Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista
    20m
    Visit the oldest and most grand catedral on the Island

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at Plaza Colon. Look for your guide holding an orange umbrella near the fountain on the south end of the plaza across from the Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera.

End point

The tour will end on the west end of Old San Juan, steps away from the governor's mansion known as La Forteleza .

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

Cancellation policy

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

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