Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour
Description
Join your host for a 3-hour culinary exploration of staples like single-origin Puerto Rican coffee, Caribbean sourced chocolate, street food and mojitos, or piña coladas. Try the iconic dish "mofongo", all with the cobblestone streets and colorful facades of the city’s oldest neighborhood as your backdrop. Your tour also includes historical and cultural information of Old San Juan. Everything is included in the ticket price - food, 1 cocktail, and a historical walking tour. Get a taste for the authentic flavor and culture of Puerto Rico while dining across a handful of local mom & pop restaurants. We will try to accommodate food intolerances or allergies, but we CANNOT accommodate 1) vegan 2)allergic to bell pepper, cilantro, onion 3)gluten free *IMPORTANT: You must advise of any food allergies and dietary restrictions in the special requirements field at the time of booking.
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Itinerary
Explore the culinary delights of Old San Juan with your host on a 3-hour tour. Savor single-origin Puerto Rican coffee, Caribbean-sourced chocolate, street food, and refreshing mojitos or piña coladas. Try the iconic dish "mofongo" against the charming backdrop of cobblestone streets and colorful facades in the city's oldest neighborhood. This tour also includes rich historical and cultural insights about Old San Juan. For more information on what to expect, review the itinerary below!
A boardwalk promenade in Old San Juan.
A small outdoor park with scenic views.
Shopping area of Old San Juan filled with cobblestone streets.
Small historic chapel visited along the walking tour.
This Old San Juan cathedral is Puerto Rico's grandest religious building, and one of its most important.
One of the main squares in San Juan, it was designed to serve as the original main square for the city.
An iconic city wall nearly 400 years old.
The only remaining gate of the six that surrounded San Juan.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- 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.
Reviews(5,172)
Jesus was a fantastic guide and our family loved every bit of the tour. The history and sampling of some delicious and very unique cuisine was just wonderful, and it was very thoughtfully composed.
WOW! Leslie was a wealth of knowledge and accommodated our food restrictions. Delicious and so informative! Thank you!
Naomi’s food tour was phenomenal. The walking distance was spot‑on — short, easy stretches with breaks in the shade, so you’re never roasting in the sun. The food portions were perfect for a tasting experience. If you’re expecting a buffet, skip this and head to Burger King or McDonald’s. This tour is about learning, not overeating — discovering local dishes, hearing the stories behind them, and understanding the culture that shaped Puerto Rican cuisine. Naomi excels at that. Even when she was delayed a few minutes because of protestors and parking chaos, she messaged ahead of time. Professional. Respectful. On point. Her passion is obvious. Naomi talks about Puerto Rican food and culture with the pride of someone who truly carries the island in her heart. She’s the kind of guide who elevates the whole experience. Extra points for the mofongo atop.
Thank you so much for this incredible and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed exploring Puerto Rican food, history, and culture with Naomi. She truly brings so much passion and pride to every tour, and we love hearing that her storytelling helped make the experience about so much more than just the delicious food. We also appreciate you highlighting her communication and professionalism when unexpected circumstances caused a slight delay. And of course, extra points for the mofongo! 😊 We’ll be sure to share your wonderful words with Naomi. Thank you for choosing Flavors and for capturing exactly what we hope our guests take away from the experience! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
We wanted to tour Old San Juan and what better way than with food! Andres was knowledgeable about the history of Old San Juan and Puerto Rico. The food was varied and delicious! We started with a brunch of Puerto Rican coffee and a ham-and-cheese croissant with guava butter. After that, we revisited our youth and had passionfruit popsicles. The next stop was appetizers where we had Alcapurria and Ceviche. We loved this restaurant so much that we went back again for dinner later in our trip. The fourth stop was dinner of Mofongo de Pollo and Rice and beans. Not only did we eat dinner, we also were able to make our own mofongo, which definitely added to the adventure. It was here that we also had a delicious pina colada. We ended with the fifith stop for dessert of Budin with ice cream. This stop was on a roof top restaurant overlooking the bay. If you are looking for an Old San Juan tour while experiencing authentic Puerto Rican dishes, this is the tour for you!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We love that you chose to explore Old San Juan through its food, history, and culture with us. It sounds like Andres made the experience extra special with his knowledge and storytelling along the way. We’re especially happy to hear you enjoyed the variety of Puerto Rican flavors, from alcapurrias and ceviche to making your own mofongo, and that you loved one of the restaurants enough to return for dinner! That’s one of our favorite things to hear. 😊 Thank you for recommending us to others looking for an authentic taste of Old San Juan! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
Alberto was an amazing guide that brought so much excitement and engagement to the tour that everyone appreciated. He was so passionate about his country’s food, culture and history and I could spend an entire day learning from him. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn about Old San Juan while having great food. I also liked how the food came from mom and pop restaurants/establishments.
Alberto’s passion truly shines, and we love hearing how much it added to your experience! Supporting local, family-run establishments while sharing Puerto Rico’s food, culture, and history is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
This was a great experience! We learned some history, saw a bit of the city, and had some amazing food....even got to make our own Mofongo! We had a group of 6 and everyone thought it was a favorite for the week!
Being named a favorite of the week by all six of you is such a compliment! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the city, tasting amazing food, and especially making your own mofongo. Thank you for joining us! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
Dear Team. It wasn’t particularly easy to get in touch with the company because we only had email, but we got there in the end and it worked out fine. Leslie Ann looked after us. We ate some food we wouldn’t ordinarily have gone near, and really enjoyed it. Thanks.
We're glad everything came together and that Leslie Ann introduced you to some new flavors you may not have tried otherwise. Even better that you enjoyed them! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We hope to welcome you back!
What a great tour and a great way to start our trip to PR. Leslie was energetic, organized and informative from the check-in process and throughout the tour. It was a great mix of tastes, each was great. My daughter and I loved each of the stops and ended the tour pretty full while getting a bit of history along the way. It was great…and my 19yr old daughter has reviewed and co-signs this message.
We love that this review comes officially co-signed by your daughter! 😊 We're so glad Leslie helped kick off your Puerto Rico trip with great energy, delicious flavors, and a little history along the way. Starting the trip full and happy sounds perfect to us! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
Jesus was the absolute best! He was extremely knowledgeable regarding history and food in Old San Juan. The food was fantastic and the 3-hour tour was well worth the time and money! Making our own mofongo was also an enriching experience.
Making your own mofongo is always a highlight! We're so glad Jesús brought Old San Juan's history and flavors to life and made every minute of the experience worthwhile. Thank you for the fantastic feedback! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
This was an awesome experience. Our guide Diego was very kind and knowledgeable. The food was delicious!
Delicious food and a great guide make for a pretty perfect combination! We're so happy Diego's kindness and knowledge added to your experience. Thank you for spending part of your visit with us! You're now officially a Flavors Foodie Insider! 🎉 Enjoy 10% off your next tour in San Juan, St. Thomas, or Savannah. We can't wait to welcome you back!
