San Juan: Old San Juan Walking & Food Tasting Tour
ID: GYG41619-52843
Category:
Country: Puerto Rico
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Indulge in the food pleasures of Old San Juan on a 3-hour food & history tour of the fortified colonial city. Walk its blue cobblestone streets and taste some of the food and drinks that make Puerto Rico so inviting for foodie fans.
Explore the historic streets of Old San Juan, a 500-year-old Spanish colonial city that basks in the Caribbean sun. You will walk the cobblestone streets past brightly painted houses, learning about the architecture, culture, and traditions of Puerto Rico.
Discover the second oldest cathedral in the Americas, the oldest governor’s mansion in the Western hemisphere, the imposing citadel of Castillo San Felipe del Morro, the Spanish plazas, and more.
Within the city walls, you’ll make five stops to taste some of the food and drinks that make Puerto Rican cuisine so delicious. Sample artisan, hand-picked coffee, try traditional pastries, taste the most delicious mofongo (the Island’s quintessential dish), enjoy homemade ice cream made from all natural ingredients, savor locally seasoned pork and much more! A refreshing rum cocktail will be paired with your meal.
This food tour is kept small in number so that you can 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.
Highlights
- Indulge in traditional Puerto Rican food and enjoy a local rum cocktail
- Explore Old San Juan to admire the colonial Spanish buildings
- Visit 4 locally owned businesses to sample the best of Puerto Rico
- Learn about the history and culture of San Juan with stops at major sites along the way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. Puerto Rico is hot
• This tour is suitable for all ages. Kids under 3 are free but do not participate in the tastings
• Tour takes place rain or shine. Bring an umbrella just in case
• Please note Puerto Rico is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) and does not observe Daylight Savings
• Once the guide has left the meeting location, guests may no longer join the tour
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Meet by the totem pole at Quincentennial Plaza, located on top of the Ballaja Parking on Calle Norzagaray. The Plaza overlooks El Morro Fort and the Atlantic Ocean (GPS Coordinates: 18.468115, -66.119178). Your guide will be holding a blue umbrella for ease of contact. There is a 5-minute grace period for late arrivals; once the guide has left the plaza, you'll be unable to join the tour. Please plan ahead.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour of Old San Juan
- Stops at 4-5 locally-owned businesses to sample the best of Puerto Rico
- One alcoholic beverage with local rum
- Local guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
