--- title: Modern Puerto Rican Cooking Class in a Historic San Germán Home lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 114 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 11 (Food & Cooking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/modern-puerto-rican-cooking-class-in-a-historic-san-germ-n-home/ --- # Modern Puerto Rican Cooking Class in a Historic San Germán Home **Guidekin's take:** A hands on class in the historic San Germán home of a chef trained in New York who came back to cook his island's food, ending with the meal and a carafe of sangria or beer, lunch or dinner. San Germán is on the far west of the island and there is no hotel pickup. 5 from 32 reviews at €114 per person. In our comparison: #4 of 11 in Food & Cooking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional Puerto Rican culture and cuisine. Tony is a warm and gracious host who loves cooking because he loves to eat! A Johnson and Wales trained chef, Tony was born and raised in San Juan. After spending many years in New York, he decided to return to his home country to share his Puerto Rican food, culture and the beauty of the historic home he owns. Tony hosts a hands-on cooking class at his B&B, an architectural gem exquisitely decorated in the center of San German built in 1912. Learn cooking techniques and traditional Puerto Rican cultural traditions with a charming and talented Puerto Rican chef! • 3-hour private cooking class in a historic Puerto Rican home • Tour of an exquisitely decorated historic home • Sit down to a seasonal Puerto Rican meal with a modern twist • Enjoy sangria or beer over lively conversation with your host • No cooking experience necessary: vegetarian options available ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your host Tony at his home… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:30, 17:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: A carafe of sangria or beer - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €58: ages 5 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €114 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 11:30, 17:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 5.0 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 32 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the tailored menus, teaching and hospitality; the caveat is a long drive from San Juan or Rio Grande. **Praised:** - A warm welcome that makes the class feel like cooking with a friend - Menus tailored to guests' preferences and requested dishes - Practical lessons on Puerto Rican spices and cooking techniques - Flavorful meals that guests want to recreate at home - Historic home setting with stories about Puerto Rican food and culture **Complaints:** - Long drive for visitors staying in San Juan or Rio Grande Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-24 to 2026-08-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cooking + Dinner | €112 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | - | | Cooking + Lunch | €112 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | - | ## What's included - A carafe of sangria or beer - Private Puerto Rican cooking class and meal in a local home ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please meet your host Tony at his home in the historic center of San Germán. The exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJAUZH1PhKHYwRmJs1i1vlMwE Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Food & Cooking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 11** | €114 | 3h | 5.0 (32) | private | | [Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/private-puerto-rican-cooking-class-in-san-juan-for-groups/?format=md) | €133 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (54) | private | | [Puerto Rican Cultural Experience: Street Food & Rum Tasting](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rican-cultural-experience-street-food-rum-tasting/?format=md) | €79 | 1h | 4.98 (61) | shared | | [Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/private-authentic-puerto-rican-cooking-class-with-a-local-couple/?format=md) | €147 | 3h | 5.0 (36) | private | Ranked #4 of 11 in Food & Cooking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €79 to €163, median €125; typical length 3h. 4 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/food-tours-san-juan/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/modern-puerto-rican-cooking-class-in-a-historic-san-germ-n-home/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md