Puerto Rico · FOOD TOURS
Mofongo, lechón off the Pork Highway, and a chinchorreo that runs from one roadside bar to the next. These 13 walk the old city and the kiosks, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
Spend about three hours walking Old San Juan with a bilingual guide such as Pablo, Diego, Leslie, or Carola, stopping for Puerto Rican coffee, chocolate, street food, plantains, rice and beans, dessert, and a rum cocktail. The group is capped at 14, and the generous tastings can add up to a full meal.
“Great tour. Tour guide, Miguel was knowledgeable, so friendly and made our food journey most memorable.”
Start near Plaza de Armas at 4:00 pm for a three-hour walk through Old San Juan. Your guide leads up to five food stops, with tastings that may include mofongo, empanadas, rice and beans, pork, flan, and two alcoholic drinks. Guides such as Pablo, Lorna, Desi, Elliot, and Nico bring food, stories, and local context together.
“Lorna was an incredible tour guide! She was so thorough and informative. We left with full bellies and had a wonderful time!”
Spend three hours walking Old San Juan from Plaza del Quinto Centenario to Plaza de Armas, stopping five times for Puerto Rican food, coffee, sweets, and two alcoholic drinks. Guides such as Pablo, Lorna, Gia, Nico, and Desi add history and local stories along the way. Expect cobblestones, generous portions, heat, and no hotel pickup.
“Lorna was an amazing tour guide. We got to see the key sights and taste a wholesome variety of foods around the city. I would suggest showing up somewhat hungry! Time flew by so it didn’t feel long at all! I definitely recommend!”
This five-hour outing pairs a river stop in Caguas with food, rum shots, music, and roadside drinks in Loíza and Piñones. Guides such as Isail, Izzy, Easy, and Derek lead the way, help with photos, and point you toward local stops. Expect a social, boozy afternoon, cash purchases, and a relaxed beach-party mood rather than a formal food lecture.
“We had a great tour with Osail who was great, attentive and informative. Would recommend this tour. Delicious food and drinks too.”
Spend about five hours with guide Yatzel and a small group exploring Las Pailas, swimming in river pools, relaxing at Luquillo Beach, and eating at Luquillo’s kiosks. Transport, water, Medalla beer, safety equipment, and multilingual guiding are included. Expect a social, active day with some uneven and slippery terrain.
“What can I say?? I had an AMAZING tour with Yatzel spending the day at the rainforest and Luquillo Beach! He provided details about San Juan, the rainforest, offered suggestions on things to do places to eat while I was enjoying the island. I Read more”
Spend about three hours walking Old San Juan with a small group of up to 12 people, stopping for seven Puerto Rican tastings. Expect Mallorca pastry, bacalaitos, mofongo, empanadilla, local coffee, fresh juice, and a secret dish, plus views of San Cristóbal Castle, La Fortaleza, and the city’s old walls. Guides such as Will, Nell, Xander, and Brandon bring the food and landmarks together.
“We had an awesome time on this food tour with Will and his coworker Garciella. Will was super knowledgeable and showed us some hidden gems in Old San Juan. They were both so engaging, we felt like friends were giving us a tour of Read more”
At Finca La Providencia near Moca, a farm guide leads you along hillside paths through cacao cultivation, contour farming, worm tea, composting, and the bean-to-bar process. You will see a cacao harvest, taste fruit from the tree, compare 65% and 75% chocolate, enjoy hot chocolate and cacao-husk tea, and return to the farm shop.
“The cacao tour was magnificent. It’s a family business that gives a wonderful presentation and cacao tasting. I went with my family, which included kids from 5 to 18 years old and adults up to 70. The walk is not difficult, and the guides kindly explained everything to adults in Spanish and to the kids in English. I definitely recommend the tour.”
This 5 to 6-hour Puerto Rico outing combines beach stops, local bars, drinks, food, and round-trip pickup from San Juan. Depending on the selected route and day, you may visit Crashboat Beach, Maunabo’s black-sand shore, Patillas, Humacao, the Guajataca Tunnel, or Bellaca Bridge. Confirm the exact itinerary before paying.
“The tour great thanks to our guide Sarah! She was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts with us as we transitioned from location to location. It was a rainy day, but she did a great job pivoting to make the day fantastic! The isRead more”
Meet chef Mauro in Piñones for a beginner-friendly Puerto Rican cooking and tasting class. You’ll prepare piña coladas, sofrito, tostones baskets, mofongo cups, and quesitos, then enjoy the meal together. The small group has no more than 12 people and returns to the starting point.
“We had a great time with Mauro. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our time with him. He even accommodated my husband's celiac issues by providing him a gluten-free dessert. Highly recommend this.”
Travel from Isla Verde to Cayey with Sofrito Tours LLC for a five- to six-hour food and culture outing. Eat lechón and arroz con gandules in Guavate, take a short hike to Charco Azul in Carite Forest, and explore Cayey’s plaza, music, archaeology, and Ramón Frade’s art. Food and pickup are included.
“This tour was one of the highlights of my recent trip to PR. Laura is a fantastic guide - she's knowledgable and passionate, and brought us to all kinds of off-the-beaten-path experiences that we never would have thought to visit witRead more”
Join local guide Jan Carlos for a two to three-hour private bar crawl in Old San Juan or La Placita. You will walk between bars, receive two drinks and one shot, and get help finding the best spot for the night. Expect dancing, salsa tips, local conversation, and a late-night finish on foot.
“Our tour guise was absolutely amazing! He was patient and very accommodating. He introduced us to new places and was also the life of the party. This is a MUST BOOK for your trip to Puerto Rico!”
Meet your local chef at Tótem Telúrico in San Juan at 9 a.m. Shop a farmers market, choose Caribbean ingredients, then cook a traditional Puerto Rican dish with family recipes, a welcome cocktail, lunch, appetizer, and dessert. Patricia may lead the class, and dietary needs can be arranged with 24 hours’ notice.
“We came with a group of 4 girls for a bachelorette party, it was the best decision we made. Not only did we really enjoy our experience learning about Puerto Rican cuisine and how to make one of our favorite Puerto Rican dishes, but we alsRead more”
Walk Old San Juan with a local English-speaking guide and enjoy eight tastings, from Puerto Rican coffee and pastry to empanadillas, mofongo, tropical fruit, artisan sorbet, and bean-to-bar chocolate. You’ll also visit Barrachina, known as the birthplace of the piña colada. Guides such as Narai and Lizbel have led highly praised tours.
“This tour was fantastic and provided a great sampling of some traditional Puerto Rican foods. The cultural and history lesson along the way was great and Lizbel was phenomenal as our tour guide.”
Pick a coast, a forest trail or a dance floor.
