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Taste Old San Juan: A Local Food & History Adventure

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Discover the flavors of Puerto Rico while strolling through the colorful streets of Old San Juan with a local certified guide/content creator: @backpackingluis.

We’ll visit around 4 locally owned spots to taste iconic dishes like puertorican coffee, mofongo, rice & beans, mojito, piña colada, alcapurria & and a local beer.

Along the way, I’ll share fun stories and hidden history that even some locals don’t know! You’ll learn about Afro-Caribbean, indigenous Taino & Spanish influences in our cuisine, meet passionate food makers, and enjoy beautiful views of colonial architecture all while having a blast. Come hungry and with energy to have fun—you’ll leave full and inspired!

What's Included

  • Snacks Alcapurria or empanadillas.
  • Meals A mofongo and rice and beans.
  • Alcoholic beverages A piña colada, a mojito, a pitorro shot and a local beer

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Antigua Casa Cabildo
    Caleta de San Juan, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Calle Norzagaray
    San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

    We end up seeing the sunset near el morro castle.

    What To Expect

    Cafe Caleta

    Try local coffee while meeting the group. Luis would give you a small intro of the first plaza in Old San Juan and talk to you about the history of coffee and other crops.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Catedral Basilica Menor de San Juan Bautista (Pass By)

    Learn the history of catedral San Juan Bautista.
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    Hotel El Convento (Pass By)

    Learn the history of the convento hotel.
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    La Rogativa

    Learn the history of the San Juan bay, Caparra, Bacardí, Fortaleza and Casa Blanca. El totem and our indigenous ancestors.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    La Perla

    Eat comida criolla like Mofongo in a beautiful restaurant at la perla. Learn the history of la perla, rice and beans, Mofongo and mojitos.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Calle de la Tanca

    Eat and learn the history of local fry food empanadillas and alcapurrias. Have a local beer.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castillo San Cristóbal (Pass By)

    Learn the major attacks in Puerto Rico from 1595-1898.
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    El Morro

    Grab a piñacolada to go see the sunset at el Morro. Learn about Oldest church in Puerto Rico (San José church), Ballajá, el totem and el Morro.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taste Old San Juan: A Local Food & History Adventure?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-5583581P1

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    • SnacksAlcapurria or empanadillas.
    • MealsA mofongo and rice and beans.
    • Alcoholic beveragesA piña colada, a mojito, a pitorro shot and a local beer

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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