Food Tours in Puerto Rico: 4 on the Shortlist

1.Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,741 reviews · from $165Our pick

Spend about three hours walking Old San Juan with guides such as Pablo, Diego, Leslie, or Danny, stopping for Puerto Rican coffee, chocolate, street food, mofongo, rice and beans, dessert, and a rum cocktail. You’ll also hear stories about Spanish, African, and Indigenous influences while visiting historic squares, churches, city walls, and waterfront paths.

“Great tour despite the restrictions of doing a food tour at 10 am on a Sunday ... Our tour leader was flexible and shared historical information about food but also Puerto Rico history, social trends, poetry and more. Recommend!”

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2.El Yunque Waterslide and Waterfall Tour with Food and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,215 reviews · from $59Best value

You’ll hike through El Yunque with guides such as Nick, Eric, Rah, or Seth, then slide over smooth granite rocks, swim beneath a waterfall, and relax at Luquillo Beach. The $59 price includes transport, water, snacks, Puerto Rican finger food, photos, and parking at the activity site. Cotton socks and water shoes are essential.

“Don’t be scared to do it but our tour guide was good he gave me confidence to slide down the slide. I didn’t do the jump off the rocks though. I dnt know how to swim but he was very good.”

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3.Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · from $179

Start near Plaza de Armas at 4 p.m. and walk Old San Juan with a local guide, stopping four or five times for up to 10 tastings. Expect mofongo, empanadas, rice and beans, flan, two alcoholic drinks, and stories about Puerto Rican food and culture. Guides such as Pablo, Lorna, Desi, Elliot, and Nico bring different personalities to the route.

“this was a fun food tour. lorna was so knowledgeable… maybe a little too knowledgeable. it turned out to be more of a combo history and food tour… i just wanted to eat, lol! but it was still a great time and a wonderful way to get acclimated to old san juan. all the stops were local and the food was freshly prepared. starting off with a dessert stop seemed odd, but overall a great experience.”

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4.Morning Old San Juan Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · from $169

Start at Plaza del Quinto Centenario at 10 a.m. for a three-hour small-group walk through Old San Juan. A local, multilingual guide leads you to five food and drink stops, including Puerto Rican coffee, traditional dishes, sweets, and two alcoholic drinks. Guides such as Pablo, Lorna, Gia, Nico, and Desi are known for adding lively history and personal stories.

“Desi the tour guide was incredible. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and so accommodating! We would recommend her over and over!!! Great experience! This tour will not leave you hungry!”

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