Authentic San Juan Guided Walking Food Tour with Pina Colada

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3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets and taste the island’s soul in every bite. On this guided Puerto Rico food tour, you’ll enjoy 8 tastings from family-run spots, enough for breakfast and lunch. Sip coffee brewed from locally grown beans with a traditional pastry, bite into a golden empanadilla, and skip the line at the birthplace of the piña colada. Try a classic Puerto Rican dish for lunch, enjoy a refreshing artisan popsicle or sorbet, and end with a bean-to-bar chocolate at a woman-owned shop. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind each dish, meet the people keeping these traditions alive, and see Old San Juan through the eyes of a local. This tour is the perfect shore excursion for cruise ship guests and conveniently meets just a 15-minute walk from the Old San Juan Cruise Port.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
8 tastings
Expertly guided walking tour
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour. This tour meets at Plaza de San José, next to Monumento Juan Ponce de León. Your guide will be holding a green bag and Walks sign.

End point

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Cuartel de Ballaja

    Start your day with the aroma of freshly roasted Puerto Rican coffee in a cozy, family-run café tucked inside a historic Old San Juan building. Pair your brew with a delicate sugar-dusted pastry and learn how the island’s world-famous coffee beans are grown, harvested, and roasted to perfection.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Plaza de Armas

    Step into the vibrant streets and meet one of Old San Juan’s most beloved street vendors. Bite into a crispy, golden empanadilla stuffed with flavorful local fillings, the ultimate taste of Puerto Rico’s street food scene.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Skip the line and sip the original piña colada where it was first created. Taste history in a glass at the iconic bar that started it all.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Roll up your sleeves in a charming local patio and learn how to make Puerto Rico’s most beloved dish - mofongo! Mash fried plantains, choose your fillings, and enjoy your delicious creation.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Cool off with fresh, seasonal tropical fruit served by a friendly local vendor. Sweet, juicy, and straight from the island. Puerto Rico at it's most refreshing

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    End on a sweet note at a woman owned chocolate shop, sampling handcrafted bean-to-bar creations made with rich Puerto Rican cacao.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Devour USA Food Tours

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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