--- title: Ron del Barrilito Rum Tasting Skip-the-Line Tour lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 83 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 215 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Barrilito tasting? rank_in_category: 5 of 13 (Rum Distillery Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/ron-del-barrilito-rum-tasting-skip-the-line-tour/ --- # Ron del Barrilito Rum Tasting Skip-the-Line Tour **Guidekin's take:** An hour at the Hacienda Santa Ana distillery in Bayamón tasting the full Barrilito range, from the everyday bottling to the rare five star release, with a welcome drink at the bar. Adults only, arrive half an hour early to register, and you get there on your own. 4.9 from 215 reviews at €83 per person. **Barrilito tasting?:** Barrilito rum range and a welcome drink at €83 per person for 1h; English only, adults only, no transport. 4.9 from 215 reviews. Trade-off: Under eighteens not allowed; no transport. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #5 of 13 in Rum Distillery Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The best and most exclusive rum tasting experience in the Caribbean. This is a unique opportunity to sip and enjoy all of our rums, from the cult-classic Three Stars to the extremely limited-edition Five Stars. We are located in Hacienda Santa Ana, Bayamón, just 20 minutes from the San Juan area. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour… - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 18:00 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 18+: Minors under 18 years of age are not allowed on… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €83 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.9/5 from 215 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ron del Barrilito - Hacienda Santa Ana - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.9 from 215 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 209 of 215. - 5 stars: 201 (93%) - 4 stars: 8 (4%) - 3 stars: 4 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides, rum tastings and cocktails; some find the look at rum production too limited. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain the rum maker's history and answer questions - Guided tastings that explain the differences between the rums - Well made welcome cocktails and drinks at the bar - Small groups with a personal feel and room for questions **Complaints:** - Some find the tour poor value, while others feel the tasting and welcome cocktail justify the cost - Some find the view of rum production too limited, while others enjoy the access to the facilities - Some see no need for tickets promising to skip the line Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-03-10 to 2026-09-24); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Rum Tasting Tour, 6:00pm | €83 / person | English | - | | Rum Tasting Tour, 4:00pm | €83 / person | English | - | | Rum Tasting Tour, 5:00pm | €83 / person | English | - | | Rum Tasting Tour, 3:00pm | €83 / person | English | - | | Rum Tasting Tour, 10:00am | €83 / person | English | - | | Rum Tasting Tour, 12:00pm | €83 / person | English | - | | Rum Tasting Tour, 2:00pm | €83 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Each of our tours includes a Welcome Drink that will be redeemed in our main bar. ## Not included - Breakfast - Lunch - Air-conditioned vehicle - Restroom on board - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Ron del Barrilito Visitor Center** (admission included) - In the aged spirits world, the “angel’s share” is known as the small percentage of alcohol that evaporates inside a barrel as it ages. What the angels don’t take, it’s for all of us to enjoy! To celebrate, we’re sparing no expense in this tasting experience. You’ll get to... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 - 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 arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure time for registration and welcome cocktail! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkaftC9RrA4wR3LODRcz-PYI Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minors under 18 years of age are not allowed on this tour. - We require that every participant shows Covid 19 vaccination card or recent negative test results taken no more than 72 hours prior to day of visit. - Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure time for registration and welcome cocktail! Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Rum Distillery Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 13** | €83 | 1h | 4.9 (215) | shared | | [Puerto Rican Cultural Experience & Infused Rum Tasting](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rican-cultural-experience-infused-rum-tasting/?format=md) | €33 | 30 min | 4.99 (183) | private | | [Ron del Barrilito Mixology Skip-the-Line Tour](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/ron-del-barrilito-mixology-skip-the-line-tour/?format=md) | €83 | 1h | 4.98 (162) | shared | | [Rum Craft Cocktail Tour in San Juan](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/rum-craft-cocktail-tour-in-san-juan/?format=md) | €59 | 2h | 4.91 (402) | shared | Ranked #5 of 13 in Rum Distillery Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €33 to €227, median €81; typical length 1h 15m. 2 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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