Morning Old San Juan Food Tour
Description
Tasting a city’s food is one of the greatest ways to immerse oneself in the local culture. Through this curated experience, we'll show you the best our destination has to offer; guiding you on a fun culinary journey where you'll savor authentic cuisine and learn about the history, culture, people and architecture of colorful Old San Juan. By partnering with local businesses and individuals, we support Puerto Rico’s economy. We work with independently-owned and operated businesses, and are proud to be a sustainable and socially-responsible tourism company. In this small group tour, you’ll enjoy the full attention of your guide and walk away with the best advice of what to eat, see and do throughout the course of your stay.
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Join our Old San Juan Walk and Taste Tour for a delicious journey through the city’s cobblestone streets. You’ll enjoy five food and drink stops, taste local flavors, sip Puerto Rican rum, and learn about the island’s rich history and culture along the way. Between bites, explore historic sites like a centuries-old convent and take in stunning views of Old San Juan’s forts and architecture. This small-group tour is led by local, bilingual guides who love sharing their city and insider tips. Tours run Monday–Saturday at 9:30AM and Sundays at 10AM. Dietary needs? We’ve got you. Come hungry and curious — there’s something for everyone.
Cuartel de Ballajá, at the corner of Calle Norzagaray and Calle del Morro in Old San Juan, is a stunning 19th‑century Spanish barracks—now a vibrant cultural hub housing the Museo de las Américas, cafés, schools, and more, all centered around a gorgeous courtyard just steps from El Morro
Join our Old San Juan Walk and Taste Tour for a delicious journey through the city’s cobblestone streets. You’ll enjoy five food and drink stops, taste local flavors, sip Puerto Rican rum, and learn about the island’s rich history and culture along the way. Between bites, explore historic sites like a centuries-old convent and take in stunning views of Old San Juan’s forts and architecture. This small-group tour is led by local, bilingual guides who love sharing their city and insider tips. Tours run Monday–Saturday at 9:30AM and Sundays at 10AM. Dietary needs? We’ve got you. Come hungry and curious — there’s something for everyone.
Calle del Cristo in Old San Juan is a charming, steep cobblestone street lined with colorful colonial façades, boutique shops, cafés, and art galleries—culminating at the historic Capilla del Cristo chapel at its summit
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 3 can join for free but meals will not be provided
- Minimum drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Pick-up and Drop-off is NOT included - opt for Uber!
- Puerto Rico is hot so wear light clothing and bring water to stay hydrated, although we do provide water at all our stops.
- Tour runs rain or shine!
- Please plan accordingly (allow extra time for traffic and parking, especially on weekends) and arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Tour starts promptly. We allow an additional 5 minute grace period after the allotted start time - following that, once the guide has left the meeting location, guests may no longer join the tour. Please note we are on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) and Puerto Rico does not observe Daylight Savings.
- Food Allergies, Dietary Restrictions, and/or, Dietary Preferences: Tasting menus developed with our partners are pre-fixed and thus, all changes must be provided well in advance. Please ensure to advise of any allergies, dietary restrictions, and, or, dietary preferences at least 48hours in advance of your experience. We are only able to make substitutions with prior notice. Please note vegan and gluten-free tastings are not available at all stops.
- Not recommeneded for travelers with severe mobility issues since this is a walking tour in a colonial city (cobblestones and some uneven sidewalks)
Reviews(257)
The food and drinks were excellent! Gia was a great tour guide - knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful. My wife and I brought our 11 month old on the group tour and she went out of her way to make sure we were accommodated. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting PR!
Had an AMAZING time on the Old San Juan morning tour! Lorna was the best guide EVER! We learned so much about the history of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and we had delicious food and tastings at 5 different local family owned locations! Everything was so delicious and we got a good sampling of Puerto Rican cuisine. BOOK this tour or any tour with Spoon. You will have the time of your life! Arrive with empty stomachs because you will be full at the end 💕 I would definitely do a tour with them again. Thank you!!!
This Old San Juan food tour was amazing. A great mix of unbelievable food with some culture and history mixed in. Niko was an excellent guide! Highly recommend.
Hola Chris, We’re so glad the tour gave you a little bit of everything that makes Old San Juan special. Nico brings such a welcoming energy to the experience, and we’re happy you enjoyed your time with her. Thank you for recommending us. Con cariño, The Spoon Team
Omg Nico was amazing!!!! We absolutely loved her! She was a great tour guide and very informative! We didn’t want the tour to end! Every one needs a NICO!
Hola, This absolutely made our day! Thank you so much for the love. We're thrilled you had such a great time and that the experience left you wanting more. We’ll be sure to share this with Nico. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Con cariño, The Spoon Team
Come hungry. You’re not just getting small samples. Food was paired nicely with drinks and Zu was a great storyteller
This food tour was such a great experience! Our guide Zu was extremely knowledgeable about the history of San Juan and PR. The way the history tied into the food was "chef's kiss" perftect. Our group was about 8 or 9 people and made up of a mix of couples and families. So it was easy to move from one place to the next. The piraqua during the middle and the mofongo at the end were standouts for me.
This tour is a must! We have been to Puerto Rico many times and we still learned so much from Lorna, ate great food, had delicious drinks and saw some beautiful sights.
Hola 💛 Thank you so much for this. It means a lot, especially coming from someone who already knows the island so well. We’re so happy the experience still brought something new to your visit. Hope to see you again soon! Con cariño, The Spoon Team
Great tour with lots of history and plentiful portions of local cuisine to taste. Get Zu as your guide as she was excellent and kept the pace while being attentive to the whole group.
Great walking tour of Old San Juan with stops at several restaurants for tasting and cocktails. Our young tour guide, Gia, was very energetic and knowledgeable and I swear she probably knows every shop and restaurant owner in San Juan! The food and cocktails were excellent and the history that Gia shared gave context to what we were seeing and tasting. Highly recommended this tour!
Pablo was absolutely amazing!! His love and enthusiasm towards the rich history of the island and food was fantastic. Highly recommend this tour. You don't be disappointed!
