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 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.
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.
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.
Options
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!
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Honeymoon for tour
patrickmH351GS,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joel was the best. Left very stuffed not only with food but history of Puerto Rico
Thanks Joel!!
emilydO4503KR,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joel was great!!! Had an amazing time!!!
Joel
Venture17078299212,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joel was absolutely amazing, he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and patient with our little kids. Highly, highly recommend.
Old San Juan food tour
Luis R,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour for foodies that would like to try some authentic Puerto Rican food and learn a little history about Old San Juan and Puerto Rico. You will do a lot of walking which is great because you burn off the food you just ate from one location to the other, and you will need it to be able to eat all that food. Our tour guide, Nelimar, was very knowledgeable of both the history of Puerto Rico and all of the restaurants in the area, she also made some great suggestions and other places to go to for dinner.
Great food tour!
Nicole R,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was an excellent guide! He was laid back, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about Old San Juan, the history, and Puerto Rican culture. We had amazing food and drinks and we g out to sample things we never would’ve chosen for ourselves. Thank you for a great start to our vacation!
Highly Recommend
jodenem2022,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joel was an amazing guide. He found the “off the beaten path” spots with exceptional local cuisine. Highly recommend!
OSJ Food Tour with Will
Elliot A,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was an excellent tour guide! He has such a vast knowledge of Puerto Rico & Old San Juan. It was a pleasure learning from him. The foods we tasted were also very good.
awesome Secret Foods Tour with Joel
164amaliag,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two friends and I had a fantastic time on this tour. Joel was our guide and we could not have asked for better. His relaxed yet inviting and enthusiastic style set the tone for the afternoon. We learned so much from him about some of the history, culture and delicious food of PR. It made me want to go back and experience more! Highly recommend this tour and our guide Joel!
Just sort of average.
Eugene C,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Except for the "breakfast" the food isn't great. We signed up for the premium drink package but never got any premium drinks. We only saw the inside of 2 restaurants. It ended up raining, and that didn't help matters any. Will, our guide, was great and I know he was doing his best.
Lots of good food and...
Pamela T,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lots of good food and history along the way. We got to try places we wouldn’t have known about otherwise and food was delicious. Our guide Joel made it interesting and fun. A decent walk through the beautiful streets of Old San Juan.
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