Authentic San Juan Guided Walking Food Tour with Pina Colada
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 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.
Stop 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.
Stop 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
Stop 6
End on a sweet note at a woman owned chocolate shop, sampling handcrafted bean-to-bar creations made with rich Puerto Rican cacao.
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
- 8 food tastings
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Old San Juan
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Plaza de San José, next to Monumento Juan Ponce de León.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking.
- This tour is NOT suitable for Vegans, gluten free, celiac and dairy free.
- This tour covers a full meal.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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