Old San Juan Morning Food and Walking History Tour
by Spoon
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$338Overview
This walking tour in Old San Juan lasts about three hours and includes several stops to sample local food and drinks. The tour covers five tasting locations where participants try authentic Puerto Rican dishes and two alcoholic beverages, including Puerto Rican rum. Along the way, the guide provides information about the area's history, culture, and architecture. The route passes through Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, visiting landmarks such as the Plaza del Quinto Centenario, a centuries-old convent, and the Cuartel de Ballajá, a 19th-century Spanish barracks now housing the Museo de las Américas and other cultural sites. The tour also includes a walk along Calle del Cristo, a steep street with colonial buildings and shops, ending near the Capilla del Cristo chapel. The small group tour is led by a local bilingual guide who offers advice on what to see and eat in the city. Tours run Monday through Saturday starting at 9:30 AM and Sundays at 10 AM. Water is provided at stops, and the tour operates regardless of weather conditions. Participants should be prepared for walking on uneven cobblestone paths and notify the operator of any dietary restrictions at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
This stop begins the Old San Juan walking and tasting tour with visits to five food and drink locations. Guests sample local flavors and Puerto Rican rum while learning about the island’s history and culture. The tour includes views of Old San Juan’s forts and colonial architecture, with a bilingual local guide leading the small group. Tours operate Monday to Saturday at 9:30 AM and Sundays at 10 AM.
Cuartel de Ballaja
Cuartel de Ballajá is a 19th-century Spanish barracks at the corner of Calle Norzagaray and Calle del Morro in Old San Juan. It now serves as a cultural center housing the Museo de las Américas, cafés, schools, and other venues, all arranged around a courtyard near El Morro fort.
Old San Juan
The tour proceeds through Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets with five food and drink stops, including two alcoholic beverages. Participants taste local flavors and sip Puerto Rican rum while learning about the city’s history and architecture from bilingual local guides. Tours run Monday through Saturday at 9:30AM and Sundays at 10AM.
Calle del Cristo
Calle del Cristo is a steep cobblestone street in Old San Juan lined with colorful colonial facades, boutique shops, cafés, and art galleries. The street leads to the historic Capilla del Cristo chapel located at its upper end.
Meeting point
We meet at Plaza del Quinto Centenario by the Totem Pole (upper part of Plaza). The Museum of the Americas is located in Ballajá and is a good reference point. GPS Coordinates: **18.468115, -66.119178** Look for the blue umbrella!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Old San Juan Morning Food and Walking History Tour
by Spoon
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$338Overview
This walking tour in Old San Juan lasts about three hours and includes several stops to sample local food and drinks. The tour covers five tasting locations where participants try authentic Puerto Rican dishes and two alcoholic beverages, including Puerto Rican rum. Along the way, the guide provides information about the area's history, culture, and architecture. The route passes through Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, visiting landmarks such as the Plaza del Quinto Centenario, a centuries-old convent, and the Cuartel de Ballajá, a 19th-century Spanish barracks now housing the Museo de las Américas and other cultural sites. The tour also includes a walk along Calle del Cristo, a steep street with colonial buildings and shops, ending near the Capilla del Cristo chapel. The small group tour is led by a local bilingual guide who offers advice on what to see and eat in the city. Tours run Monday through Saturday starting at 9:30 AM and Sundays at 10 AM. Water is provided at stops, and the tour operates regardless of weather conditions. Participants should be prepared for walking on uneven cobblestone paths and notify the operator of any dietary restrictions at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza del Quinto Centenario
This stop begins the Old San Juan walking and tasting tour with visits to five food and drink locations. Guests sample local flavors and Puerto Rican rum while learning about the island’s history and culture. The tour includes views of Old San Juan’s forts and colonial architecture, with a bilingual local guide leading the small group. Tours operate Monday to Saturday at 9:30 AM and Sundays at 10 AM.
Cuartel de Ballaja
Cuartel de Ballajá is a 19th-century Spanish barracks at the corner of Calle Norzagaray and Calle del Morro in Old San Juan. It now serves as a cultural center housing the Museo de las Américas, cafés, schools, and other venues, all arranged around a courtyard near El Morro fort.
Old San Juan
The tour proceeds through Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets with five food and drink stops, including two alcoholic beverages. Participants taste local flavors and sip Puerto Rican rum while learning about the city’s history and architecture from bilingual local guides. Tours run Monday through Saturday at 9:30AM and Sundays at 10AM.
Calle del Cristo
Calle del Cristo is a steep cobblestone street in Old San Juan lined with colorful colonial facades, boutique shops, cafés, and art galleries. The street leads to the historic Capilla del Cristo chapel located at its upper end.
Meeting point
We meet at Plaza del Quinto Centenario by the Totem Pole (upper part of Plaza). The Museum of the Americas is located in Ballajá and is a good reference point. GPS Coordinates: **18.468115, -66.119178** Look for the blue umbrella!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.