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Old San Juan Food Tour with 7 Tastings of Authentic Local Flavors

4.7 · 181 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Rico Operated by Secret Food Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 12 from €125 · private from €407
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11:00, 12:00, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Seven set tastings that read like a history of the island: a cortado with a sugared mallorca, pork pasteles in banana leaf, an empanadilla, chocolate and a mofongo with chicken, on a walk through the old town.

The menu shifts with what is open, pickup is not included, and a private upgrade exists. 4.73 from 181 reviews at €125 per person.

In our comparison: #11 of 11 in Food & Cooking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
San Juan Small Group Food TourThe page priceSmall Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour San Juan in a group of 12 people or less!€125
Private Tour UpgradePrivate Food Tour San Juan: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of San Juan for only you and your group€407

Children from €116 (ages 3 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Artisanal Empanadilla – A crispy, golden-fried pastry pocket filled with traditional savory flavors.
  • Specialty Cortado – Expertly brewed coffee made with beans grown in Puerto Rico’s mountains.
  • Artisanal Chocolate Bombom – A luxurious bite highlighting Puerto Rico’s premium cacao
  • Our Signature Secret Dish !
  • Pasteles de Cerdo – Savory stewed pork traditionally steamed in a banana leaf.
  • Mallorca con guayaba – A soft, buttery sweet bread roll and tropical guava.
  • Mofongo con Pollo – Puerto Rico’s green plantain and garlic dish, stuffed with seasoned chicken.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off

Reviews

4.7
181 ratings
Tripadvisor 140 · Viator 41

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 165 of 181

Star breakdown of all 181 ratings

5 stars
157 · 87%
4 stars
8 · 4%
3 stars
10 · 6%
2 stars
3 · 2%
1 star
3 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the food, generous portions and guides' local knowledge; some feel the tour is overpriced.

Praised

  • Guides explain Puerto Rican history, culture and the origins of local dishes
  • Friendly guides who answer questions and keep the group engaged
  • Tasty, varied Puerto Rican dishes at local places guests would not have found alone
  • Generous portions that leave guests feeling full
  • Useful suggestions for restaurants to try later in the trip

Complaints

  • Some feel the food and overall experience do not justify the cost
  • Few indoor restaurant stops disappoint some reviewers
  • Lack of water to accompany some tastings

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 March 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We will meet at Plaza Colon. Look for your guide holding an orange umbrella near the fountain on the south end of the plaza across from the Teatro Alejandro Tapia y Rivera. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:00, 12:00, 13:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour will end on the west end of Old San Juan, steps away from the governor's mansion known as La Forteleza .
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Secret Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €116 ages 3 to 12

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Food & Cooking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 11€1253h4.73 (181)varies by option
Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups€1333h 30m5.0 (54)private
Puerto Rican Cultural Experience: Street Food & Rum Tasting€791h4.98 (61)shared
Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple€1473h5.0 (36)private

Ranked #11 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. Compare all 11 Food & Cooking Tours

From €125 per adult · San Juan Small Group Food Tour