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This Puerto Rico food tour offers an intimate introduction to the dishes and flavors that make the country’s cooking so unique. Taste the local cuisine on a walking food tour as you explore Old San Juan. Grab a bite of Puerto Rico’s rich culinary history on this small-group tour in one of the island’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods.
Start your day in the morning or early or late afternoon from a central meeting point in the atmospheric neighborhood of Old San Juan.
As you walk 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 and its colorful Colonial architecture.
Visit several small local restaurants to enjoy delicious bites and learn about the diverse culinary influences, including Spanish, African, and indigenous cuisines, that give Puerto Rican food its distinctive flavor.
This tour gives you the opportunity to sample many of Puerto Rico's best-loved foods, including the staple sofrito—a sauce that serves as the base for many of the nation's dishes. Learn the secret to making mofongo with fried plantains.
Top that off with rice and beans, Puerto Rican rum, and enjoy something extra sweet for dessert. Dietary restrictions are generally easily accommodated, just indicate your needs when booking.
Finish your gastronomic adventure with our handy guidebook and map and a belly full of Puerto Rican delicacies.
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Flavors Food Tours - San Juan
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Carolyn_T, Apr 2025
Excellent tour - Raul our guide was amazing! Each food destination was authentic and delicious. And they were very kind to accommodate my banana allergy. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Michelle_W, Apr 2025
Great food! Everything we ate was amazing and the team has taken great care to choose the spots visited to give us a well-rounded experience. We learned a lot about the history of Old San Juan and Puerto Rico in general. Wear good walking shoes!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the overall experience. Our team puts a lot of thought into selecting spots that highlight the rich flavors and history of Old San Juan, so it means a lot to know it made an impact. We're also glad the historical insights added value to your visit. And yes — comfy shoes are definitely a must! We hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious adventure through Puerto Rico!
adsamy, Apr 2025
My family and I enjoyed the food tour in Old San Juan and learning about its history. It was a great way to enjoy the city and appreciate all it had to offer. Our tour guide, Diego, was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. He was super!!
ArqShey21, Apr 2025
Diego was amazing ! I definitely recommend this experience. Señor paleta just perfect for the weather. Tostones and carne frita chef kiss.
Explore the culinary delights of Old San Juan with your host on a 3-hour tour. Savor single-origin Puerto Rican coffee, Caribbean-sourced chocolate, street food, and refreshing mojitos or piña coladas. Try the iconic dish "mofongo" against the charming backdrop of cobblestone streets and colorful facades in the city's oldest neighborhood. This tour also includes rich historical and cultural insights about Old San Juan. For more information on what to expect, review the itinerary below!
A boardwalk promenade in Old San Juan.
A small outdoor park with scenic views.
Shopping area of Old San Juan filled with cobblestone streets.
Small historic chapel visited along the walking tour.
This Old San Juan cathedral is Puerto Rico's grandest religious building, and one of its most important.
One of the main squares in San Juan, it was designed to serve as the original main square for the city.
An iconic city wall nearly 400 years old.
The only remaining gate of the six that surrounded San Juan.
Address
206 Calle de Tetuan Corner Of Recinto Sur And San Justo Steeet, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.