About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 45 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 45 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Local English-speaking guide
- 8 food tastings
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Old San Juan
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
End on a sweet note at a woman owned chocolate shop, sampling handcrafted bean-to-bar creations made with rich Puerto Rican cacao.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Devour USA Food Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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