Old San Juan Food Tour with 7 Tastings of Authentic Local Flavors
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Plaza Colon
Meeting location where we'll start our journey into the culinary history of San Juan.
See the outside of the imposing castle at the edge of Old San Juan.
What‘s Included
Locally Grown and Brewed Coffee
Bacalaitos – crispy golden salted cod fritters.
Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juice
Our Signature Secret Dish !
Mofongo – Puerto Rico’s iconic plantain and garlic dish.
Empanadilla – perfectly fried turnover with savory filling.
Mallorca Pastry – fluffy, sweet bread dusted with sugar.
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off
Options
Private Tour Upgrade
Private Food Tour San Juan: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of San Juan for only you and your group
San Juan Small Group Food Tour
Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour San Juan in a group of 12 people or less!
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I enjoyed this tour immensely.
glennrY5625VR,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed this tour immensely. Nelimar (our guide) was patient, clear and informative, as well as friendly and entertaining. I”m elderly and was concerned about the walking. But it turned out to be a very manageable distance. The food and drink was delicious and the people were welcoming. All in all a great experience.
Yum!!!!!!!
240jodiw,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gabriela was fantastic. Would definitely recommend. We have picky eaters and they loved everything. Do the upgrade……great drinks.
it was amazing! Our guide...
Mindy E,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00it was amazing! Our guide was so sweet and made us have a great experience! Highly recommend it was perfect!
A Tour You Don’t Want to Miss!
Ray T,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Will was an outstanding guide, personable, knowledgeable and fun!! He made the tour so interesting with his knowledge of history and the enjoyable walk through old town. Not to mention all the stops along the way to sample the different foods that were absolutely delicious and the portions were abundant!! Highly recommend !!
Walking shoe and Appetite
Marsha S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I wanted history and food. I got both. Our guide Will was knowledgeable and engaged with everyone. We had a fabulous group. Bring your appetite, there were no small bites.
Just okay
Barbara S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We’ve been on food tours all over the world and this one didn’t meet our expectations. It was overpriced, and if the pina colda originated in Puerto Rico, how about having a pina colda?! We joined 4 other people and had a nice time visiting with them. The food was good and our guide was friendly but overall the experience was just okay.
Exciting tastes of Puerto Rico
tjconroy,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nels was a great guide as we tried different foods that are native to the island. We did not wait long for anything and enjoyed our group. All of the food was very tasty and we really liked our experience. Overall, it was less than a mile of walking total over three hours.
Best food tour in Puerto Rico
sherrisW2406ZW,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour great food Love hearing about the history of Puerto Rico. Gabriella was awesome I would highly recommend this.
A must do!
pamelamZ1327OD,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food was great! Tour guide was amazing!!
Delicious delights in Old San Juan
Colleen W,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Graciela was amazing. Took us all over town. Had extra time and spent it taking us to extra places. Definitely worth the time and well worth the money.
From US$141.00
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