---
title: Old San Juan Food Tour with 7 Tastings of Authentic Local Flavors
lang: en
type: tour
city: Puerto Rico
country: Caribbean
price: 124
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.73
reviews: 181
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Set menu of island classics
rank_in_category: 11 of 11 (Food & Cooking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-19
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/old-san-juan-food-tour-with-7-tastings-of-authentic-local-flavors/
---

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

**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 €124 per person.

## Overview

Immerse yourself into hundreds of years of history through food in the Puerto Rican capital of Old San Juan. The city has acted as the gateway to the Caribbean for over 500 years and its rich culinary scene tells the story of the many cultures and traditions that influenced it.

You'll start your journey with a specialty Cortado and a buttery Mallorca dusted in sugar, the quintessential local breakfast. Throughout the tour, you'll taste Pasteles de Cerdo (a true pillar of island heritage), a crispy artisanal Empanadilla, and the famous national dish: Mofongo, loved by locals and celebrities alike. We finish on a luxurious note with an artisanal Chocolate Bombom made with premium local cacao. With over 5 local tastings and a Secret Dish revealed only during the tour, your appetite will be satisfied while your taste buds experience the very best of this unique culinary scene.

## Key facts

- Price: from €124 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Secret Food Tours

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Small Group Food Tour | €124 / person | English | Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour San Juan in a group of 12 people or less! |
| Private Tour Upgrade | €403 / person | English | Private Food Tour San Juan: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of San Juan for only you and your group |

## What's 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.

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up / Drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **Plaza Colon** (20m) - Meeting location where we'll start our journey into the culinary history of San Juan.
2. **See the outside of the imposing castle at the edge of Old San Juan** (20m)
3. **Calle San Sebastian** (20m) - See the street known for making San Juan one of the most fun and vibrant cities in the topics.
4. **Casa Blanca Museum** (20m) - Pass by one of the oldest houses in Puerto Rico intended to be the home to the explorer Ponce de Leon
5. **La Puerta de San Juan** (20m) - Stand on the massive walls of the city and witness the door that hundreds of years of explorers and merchants passed through into Old San Juan.
6. **View the nearly 500 year old fortress and home of the Puerto Rican governor** (20m)
7. **La Casa Estrecha** (20m) - This mini home was once the narrowest house in the world
8. **Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista** (20m) - Visit the oldest and most grand catedral on the Island

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00
- 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

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.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- *This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- *Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

## How it compares in Food & Cooking Tours

Ranked **#11 of 11** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

Alternatives worth comparing:

1. [Private Puerto Rican Cooking Class in San Juan for Groups](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/private-puerto-rican-cooking-class-in-san-juan-for-groups/?format=md) — €129 per person, 5.0 (54)
2. [Puerto Rican Cultural Experience: Street Food & Rum Tasting](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rican-cultural-experience-street-food-rum-tasting/?format=md) — €77 per person, 4.98 (59)
3. [Private Authentic Puerto Rican Cooking Class with a Local Couple](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/private-authentic-puerto-rican-cooking-class-with-a-local-couple/?format=md) — €146 per person, 5.0 (36)

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