Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a taste for the flavor and culture of Puerto Rico and eat like a true local on this small-group Old San Juan food tour featuring several eateries. Join your guide for a culinary exploration of island staples like plantains and sofrito, all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour includes an alcoholic beverage or non-alcoholic substitute if you prefer.
- Enjoy this Old San Juan in a small group capped at 14 people
- Tase your way around Old San Juan and hit spots you'd easily miss without your guide
- Admire the city’s colonial architecture and cobblestone streets
- Learn about the history of Old San Juan as you walk with your local guide
What's Included
- One rum cocktail
- Local, bilingual guide
- Local taxes
- Food - enough for a meal
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Carli‘s Fine Bistro and Piano206 Calle de Tetuan Corner Of Recinto Sur, C. de San Justo, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
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:
End point
- Viejo San Juan, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
Itinerary
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.
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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Old San Juan
Admission Ticket Free
Paseo de la Princesa (Pass By)
Parque de las Palomas (Pass By)
Calle del Cristo (Pass By)
Capilla del Santo Cristo de la Salud (Pass By)
Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass By)
Plaza de Armas (Pass By)
La Muralla (Pass By)
La Puerta de San Juan (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Service animals allowed
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Alana_U
Would definitely record this tour! Our guide, Claudia was an absolute gem. Kind, knowledgable, and fun. The food was delicious and felt representative of PR and the culture. It was a great time.
Reviews
4.9
based on 5,066 reviews
Helary_Y, May 2026
Diego was so lovely and so knowledgeable! The food was delicious and it was so fun!!! We loved how smooth the entire tour was.
Lauren_C, May 2026
Miguel was an excellent tour guide. Answered any and all questions we asked and showed us some historic sites along the way. All food was delicious and worth the try. 10/10 experience and would go again!!
For future attendees, we recommend bringing a bottle of water with you since drinks are not abundant on this tour.
DawnMarie_O, Apr 2026
Andres was a great guide. Over a 3 hour walking tour we had 5 stops, native coffee and breakfast sandwich, with havarti cheese and ham and guava butter, native fruit popsicles, ceviche and native alcapurria, mofungo and rice and beans and chicken and then chocolate croissants. The food was delicious. They accommodated us with hot chocolate since we don’t drink coffee and with virgin daiquiri since we do not drink alcohol. Andres also told us several stories of old San Juan history along the way. We loved that Andres shared the stories behind the places we ate.
Cheri_w, Apr 2026
A big shout out to Raiza! She was so engaging and knowledgeable about both the history of the food and San Juan. We ate our way through the day starting with the best coffee! I am not a reguar cofee drinker, but it was amazing! We ate traditional foods that represented what was eaten at different times of the day, and even made our own Mojito. You will leave very satisfied. It is a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes.
charles_w, Apr 2026
The Food Tour was excellent. Our guide Nahiomy was very knowledgeable and we got to sample a variety of dishes and drinks. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Gina_M, Apr 2026
Pablo earns every one of the 5 stars! The tour was great and we enjoyed the group size of 7. It felt intimate and fun. The food stops were great! Loved the coffee shop (Cafe Cuatro Sombras) and the appetizers we had at Cafe el Puente! Great experience and we would do it again!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Gina, we love hearing how much you enjoyed the smaller group feel. It’s great that those stops stood out and made the experience even more memorable, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Alicia_S, Apr 2026
This was our very first food tour and it was so fun and memorable! Claudia was our guide and she was knowledgeable and hilarious! I wish I could bottle up her energy & vibe and take it home with me! She was very knowledgeable of the culture and the foods we ate. We went to 5 different places to eat and it was all incredible! We even made our own mofongo! I could not recommend this tour more.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Alicia, what a great first food tour to kick things off. We’re so glad Claudia’s energy and humor made it such a memorable experience, and that you enjoyed every stop and the hands-on mofongo moment, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Eric_T, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful San Juan food tour. Our tour guide, Jesus, shared a lot of great information about San Juan and the food we were having. He was friendly and funny. We stopped at five locations for different bites. Our favorites were the coffee and pastry and the ceviche, but it was all good. The tour was eight people and we all got to know each other so that was fun too. Great thing to do in Puerto Rico.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Eric, sounds like a really well-rounded experience from start to finish. We’re glad Jesus kept things fun and informative, and that you enjoyed both the food highlights and the group dynamic along the way, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Kristen_R, Apr 2026
Great food tour of old town San Juan. The amount and different mix of food was great and the amount of walking and dis fission and history mixed in was perfect! We didn’t feel rushed and learned a lot. Pablo was a fun guide and knew a lot about the locations and the food! Don’t miss this!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Kristen, sounds like the perfect balance of food, walking, and learning. We’re glad Pablo kept things fun and informative without feeling rushed, and that the variety of tastings stood out, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Winston_H, Apr 2026
The tour guide Pablo was very knowledgeable about the history of Puerto Rico and was great with explaining the food we ate. Highly recommend this excursion!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Winston, sounds like Pablo really brought both the history and the food to life for you. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciate the recommendation, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Melissa_F, Apr 2026
We had a really nice history lesson about OSJ and the food info was informative. Our guide was well versed on the details and Carola has a great sense of humor. A great time spent walking the city!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Melissa, that sounds like a great mix of learning and fun. We’re glad Carola’s knowledge and sense of humor made the walk through Old San Juan such an enjoyable experience, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
martina_b, Apr 2026
Pablo was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the food and history. The food was amazing! I would take this tour again and again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Pablo clearly made a lasting impression. We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and the history and that it’s a tour you’d come back to again and again, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Christopher_B, Apr 2026
Lots of great food. Not too much walking. Mixed in a little history along the way. Food was all delicious. Jesus was a wonderful tour guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Sounds like the perfect balance all around. We’re glad you enjoyed the mix of delicious food, light walking, and a bit of history, and that Jesus made the experience even better, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Camille_w, Apr 2026
This was so delicious !! Learnt a lot about Puerto Rican food and culture and some of the local restaurants. It was a nice balance of walking and sitting in case you wanted to bring anyone who isn’t an avid walker. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Camille, so glad you enjoyed the flavors and getting to know the local food scene. It’s great to hear the pace felt comfortable with a good mix of walking and relaxing stops, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Eric_H, Apr 2026
Fabulous tour! Our tour guide, Claudia, was such a delight and so charming. The food was interesting and delicious. A real highlight of our trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Eric, sounds like Claudia made the experience extra special. We’re glad the food and the overall tour became such a highlight of your trip, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Jillian_K, Apr 2026
Our guide was awesome but for the price this was not a great value. The photos for this tour are misleading. The food we had was okay but for the price we were left feeling hungry and unimpressed. The chicken and mofongo spot especially was very disappointing. For a food tour I expect more opportunities for drinks and beverages as well. For 5 stops this tour was also quite long and inefficient. Our guide did a great job no complaints there but overall expected more and higher quality food.
Robert_B, Apr 2026
Food at first stop was absolutely delicious. After that not so good. The history part was excellent.
Denise_S, Apr 2026
Fantastico! our guide Leslie Ann was so knowledgeable about Puerto Rican history and culture as we strolled through San Juan. Local eateries sampling home grown coffee and pastries, grouper ceviche, alacapurras, original pina coladas, passion fruit popsicles, and full course Puerto Rican rice and beans, plantain Mofongo, and tasty chicken with original sauces. Top it off with perfect flan. THANK YOU! I would do it again 💕
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Denise, this sounds like the full experience from start to finish. We’re so glad Leslie Ann brought the history and flavors together and that every stop made an impression, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Alice_R, Apr 2026
Claudia was great.. She was informative with a good sense of humor. The food was authentic to Puerto Rico.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Alice, sounds like Claudia struck the perfect balance of informative and fun. We’re glad you enjoyed the authentic Puerto Rican flavors along the way, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Teresa_L, Apr 2026
Nice tour with family from ages 12-85. Very easy walking; all restaurants were very close to each other. It was a good tour, but it feels expensive for what it was. A little disappointed at the last stop for flan dessert at a meat focused restaurant. It could be that it was Easter so other places may have been too busy or closed.
Savannah_A, Apr 2026
Miguel was a fantastic tour guide! We really enjoyed the history about Old San Juan that he shared in addition to the incredible foods!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Miguel sounds like he delivered the best of both worlds. We’re glad you enjoyed the history of Old San Juan along with all the incredible food, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Laurie_D, Apr 2026
Do not miss this tour! Our guide, Leslie, was top notch. Not only did she take us on a wonderful food experience we also heard about so much of Puerto Rico’s incredible history. Her depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for food, culture and history made for a very enjoyable evening. From the passion fruit ice pops to making our own mofongo it was a delightful way to experience this beautiful island.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Laurie, what a great way to experience the island. We’re so glad Leslie’s passion for food, culture, and history came through and made the evening so memorable, especially with those hands-on and local highlights, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Denny_T, Apr 2026
We paid $160 per person for a main course of rice, beans, and plantains at a hole-in-the-wall. The rest of the tour was just as cheap and unimpressive.
When you pay $160, you expect a certain level of value in return, and this was sorely lacking. This tour was very disappointing. The guide was friendly and energetic, but the tour organizer is excessively greedy with the providing value back to the customer.
Laura_M, Apr 2026
This excursion is a great way to see Old San Juan while tasting popular foods of Puerto Rico. Our guide, Alberto, was amazingly knowledgeable, funny and connected with our entire group including the kids! He gave us detailed history of pivotal landmarks along the tour while engaging with everyone about our experience. We all enjoyed it so much!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Laura, that sounds like such a well-rounded experience for your whole group. We’re glad Alberto kept everyone engaged while bringing the history and food of Old San Juan together in a fun way, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
William_M, Apr 2026
Miguel our guide did an amazing job. The pace of the tour was perfect and the stops and included foods were top notch.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
William, sounds like everything flowed just right from start to finish. We’re glad Miguel set a great pace and that the food stops delivered, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Bridget_O, Apr 2026
Miguel was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of great facts about Old San Juan on the way! Food was great, highly recommended!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Bridget, sounds like Miguel made the walk through Old San Juan even more interesting with all those facts. We’re glad you enjoyed the food along the way and had such a great experience, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Anika_R, Apr 2026
It was such an amazing tour. The food was so tasty, authentic and I had my first Mofongo. The tour guide was very knowledgeable on history and food of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and I feel so much more enriched by this experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Anika, what a great first mofongo experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed the authentic flavors and that the tour left you feeling more connected to Puerto Rico’s history and cuisine, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Taylor_M, Apr 2026
The arrangement of food was very well thought out. Our guide, Claudia, had a very funny, cheerful personality. We were impressed at how she was able to remember all 10 group members names and integrate the group. The walk of the old city was not difficult and nice to get a mini tour of old San Juan. The appetizer spot was very good but the main course restaurant was commercialized and not very good. It was a ton of food but lacked taste-wise. We had a better mofongo at a more local spot. Overall we had a nice evening.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Taylor, we appreciate you taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed Claudia’s energy, the group dynamic, and the overall flow of the tour, and we also appreciate your honest input on the main course stop as it helps us continue improving the experience.
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Isadora_B, Apr 2026
Jesus was our guide and he did such a fabulous job! He brought the energy and gave us recommendations for the rest of our trip.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Isadora, sounds like Jesus set the tone perfectly for your visit. We’re glad his energy and recommendations helped make the rest of your trip even better, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
Dan, Apr 2026
This was truly a blend of city tour and local cuisine experience. From the start of the tour with expresso coffee and croissant with a local twist to the finale of a delightful dessert the entire 3 hours were a delight. Jesus is an excellent tour guide as he led us throughout the local area.
We are seniors with a bit less mobility than younger individuals and had no problems keep up with the tour. All in all about 3,000 steps with a bit of hills to climb up and down.
We left full by the end of the tour and entirely satisfied with the value received. It was a small group of 10 participants of whom we corresponded with throughout the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dan, what a great way to describe the experience from start to finish. We’re glad you enjoyed the balance of food and city exploration, and that Jesus made the tour smooth, engaging, and comfortable throughout, thanks for joining!
You’re now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider, and you can enjoy 10% off your next tour with us in all our cities: San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah, Georgia.
See you again soon!
Yours in foodie love,
The Flavors Food Tours Team
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