Food and drink Puerto Rico

San Juan Private Food Tour with 7 Tastings of Authentic Flavors

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Plaza Colon

10 min

Meeting location where we'll start our journey into the culinary history of San Juan.
Stop 2

20 min

See the outside of the imposing castle at the edge of Old San Juan.
Calle San Sebastian

20 min

See the street known for making San Juan one of the most fun and vibrant cities in the topics.
Casa Dona Bisa and Museo Historia San Sebastian

20 min

Pass by one of the oldest houses in Puerto Rico intended to be the home to the explorer Ponce de Leon.
La Puerta de San Juan

20 min

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.
La Puerta de San Juan

20 min

View the nearly 500 year old fortress and home of the Puerto Rican governor
Stop 7

20 min

This mini home was once the narrowest house in the world
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista

20 min

Visit the oldest and most grand catedral on the Island

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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 .

Using your ticket

We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.

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. [[email protected]]
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.

The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.