San Juan Food Tour: A Culinary Exploration of Puerto Rican Delights with Historic Walk
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4,078 Ratings
San Juan
Embark on a 3-hour culinary adventure in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Indulge in delicious Puerto Rican delights, sip on refreshing cocktails, and explore the historic streets of Old San Juan.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old San Juan - As you proceed on foot 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. After arriving at your first tasting stop, have a few delicious bites and learn about the diverse culinary influences, including Spanish, African and indigenous cuisines, that give Puerto Rican food its distinctive flavor. During your excursion you’ll learn how to make mofongo, a local staple dish made with fried plantains. Top that off with rice and beans, Puerto Rican rum, and enjoy something extra sweet for dessert. Finish your gastronomic adventure with the knowledge and know-how to explore the colorful colonial architecture of Old San Juan.
What's Included
- Bilingual local guide
- One rum cocktail
- Food - enough for a meal
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Join your host for a 3 hour culinary exploration of staples like single-origin Puerto Rican coffee, Caribbean sourced chocolate, street food and mojitos or piña coladas. Try the iconic dish ‘mofongo’…all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour also includes historical and cultural information of Old San Juan.
Everything is included in the ticket price - food, 1 cocktail and a historical walking tour. Get a taste for the authentic flavor and culture of Puerto Rico while dining across a handful of local mom & pop restaurants (alcohol/dietary subs accommodated).
- 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
- 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.
Location
Carli‘s Fine Bistro & Piano
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:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Robert_j
May 2, 2024
Great food experience - 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.
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Smjrdiver
Apr 15, 2024
Delicious and fun!! - Nahiomy was incredible! The food was delicious and so much fun. Accommodating to food allergies. We loved it!!
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Carmela_e
Apr 12, 2024
Tasty & fun! - Emely was great—very informative and well planned food tour! We had a good few hours—some cloudy and breezy and some hot!
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Brian_s
Apr 7, 2024
Highly Recommended - All stops were perfect. Yoli was a wonderful guide who took time to answer all of our kids’ questions. No tourist traps or long lines. Small group. All of the key traditional dishes were provided along with some new local flavors. Definitely recommended. Yoli provided us with the perfect dinner spot to try later and it was one of the best meals we had on our trip.
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Rebecca_k
Mar 25, 2024
Fabulous Food Tour - Yoli was an amazing tour guide: upbeat, knowledgeable and super fun! We loved tasting everything and the walk was very doable.
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Ebonie_h
Mar 15, 2024
Great experience! Highly recommend - What a great experience. Our tour guide, Gwen was absolutely phenomenal! I highly recommend this tour!
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Jessica_c
Mar 11, 2024
Great way to get your feet wet in Old San Juan - Our guide had great energy! It was nice to get shown some of the hot food spots and the history behind them along the way! A great way to get your feet wet in Old San Juan.
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Ting_c
May 5, 2024
Such a fun way to get a taste of Old San Juan and learn about its history! - Such a fun way to get a taste of Old San Juan and learn about its history. Loved the diverse range of palettes! Found our favorite breakfast spot through this tour - Cuatros Sombras - the best Croissant with Ham, Cheese and Guava butter!
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Sonya_b
Apr 3, 2024
Nice tour, average food - We enjoyed the company and history tour but the food was average at best. The pictures (and price!) made it seem like it was going to be an elevated experience but alas, it was not. Would still be worth it for a much cheaper price, but at $170 per person, absolutely not.
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Tracy_b
Apr 29, 2024
Definitely not worth the money - 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.
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