Ultimate Old San Juan Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Enjoy 8 tastings at family-run spots—enough for breakfast and lunch.
- Sip coffee brewed from locally grown beans, paired with a traditional pastry.
- Skip the line at the birthplace of the piña colada and taste it where it began.
- See the iconic colorful houses in Old San Juan between tasting stops.
- Ideal for cruise ship guests who want seamless shore excursions close to Old San Juan Cruise Port.
Full description
Your morning begins with the rich aroma of freshly ground Puerto Rican coffee, poured alongside a warm, sugar-dusted pastry. Here, the family owners share stories of their coffee farm in the island’s lush interior—and how each bean makes its way to your cup.
Street Food, Island Style
Pop by a local street vendor and bite into a golden, crispy empanadilla, one of Puerto Rico’s beloved frituras. Stuffed with savory fillings, they’re a favorite snack locals enjoy on-the-go that you’ll get to experience too.
A Legendary Cocktail
Slip past the usual queue into the restaurant that invented the piña colada. You’ll taste the original recipe where it was first shaken to life.
Dig Into A Plate of Mofongo
Sit down at a local restaurant for a plate of an island classic: mashed plantains filled with tender meat or vegetables. Mofongo is a hearty, savory, and flavorful dish that can't be missed. You'll try it at our favorite spot in Old San Juan.
Refreshing Popsicle or Sorbet
As the temperature rises in the afternoon, a cool popsicle or sorbet made with local fruit will hit the spot. This tiny shop uses fruit grown on the island to make frozen treats in a variety of tropical flavors like guayaba, mango, pineapple, and coconut.
Sweet Finale
End with a rich, velvety chocolate at a women-owned shop crafting bean-to-bar creations from local cacao. Sip hot chocolate, savor decadent cake, and meet the next generation shaking up the island’s food scene.
The Perfect Shore Excursion
Hundreds of cruise ships dock in Puerto Rico every year, but many visitors waste precious time wandering around aimlessly. This Puerto Rico food tour allows travelers short on a time an immersive experience into the island's cuisine with a local guide. You'll meet your guide and small group in a convenient location just a 15-minute walk from the Old San Juan Cruise Port and visit family-run and small businesses handpicked by our team of local experts.
Sites Visited:
Local coffee shop, Old San Juan, Street food stand, Historic bar, Local restaurant, Popsicle stand, Bean-to-bar chocolate shop
Included / Excluded
- 8 tastings
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Local English-speaking guide
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
