San Juan Private Food Tour with 7 Tastings of Authentic Flavors

5.0 (6 reviews) Puerto Rico
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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 sip on the pride of Puerto Rico, its amazing local coffee which has been grown and brewed on the island for centuries. You'll taste local sandwiches made on artisan sweet bread, the national dish of Puerto Rico hailed by locals and celebrities worldwide, and a sweet treat to cool you down on a sunny San Juan day. With over 5 local tastings, your appetite is sure to be satisfied while taste buds will experience the best of this rich and unique culinary scene.

As a private tour, everything works around you! It's a much more intimate and cozy experience.

What's included

  • Locally Grown and Brewed Coffee
  • Mofongo Relleno con Pollo – Puerto Rico’s iconic plantain and garlic dish.
  • Mallorca con guayaba – fluffy, sweet bread dusted with sugar.
  • Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juice
  • Our Signature Secret Dish !
  • Pastelles Cerdos – crispy golden salted cod fritters.
  • Empanadilla – perfectly fried turnover with savory filling.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Plaza Colon
    10m
    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 Dona Bisa and Museo Historia San Sebastian
    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. La Puerta de San Juan
    20m
    View the nearly 500 year old fortress and home of the Puerto Rican governor
  7. 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

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Cancellation policy

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

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