Excursion Spoon-celebrate puerto rican culinary arts and history tour at San Juan

Introduction & Walking into Old San Juan

Your tour begins at the pier in Old San Juan, where you’ll meet your guide for a brief orientation before setting off on foot. The route covers approximately 2,500 meters over paved streets and sidewalks as you make your way into the heart of the city. Old San Juan is known for its colonial buildings, pastel façades, and historic fortifications, offering countless visual highlights from the very start of your walk.

Tasting Experiences & Cultural Exploration

Your first tasting stop introduces you to traditional Puerto Rican flavors, sampling dishes that showcase the island’s culinary heritage. From there, follow your guide through Old San Juan’s narrow lanes for memorable photo opportunities. You’ll continue to your second and third tasting stations, each offering a different style of local cuisine. Between stops, your guide shares insights into the area’s history, architecture, and cultural traditions while you experience the lively ambiance of restaurants, plazas, and cobblestone paths.

Final Tasting & Return Walk to the Ship

Your fourth and final tasting station concludes the culinary portion of the tour with another authentic Puerto Rican sample. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed walk back toward the port while taking in more of Old San Juan’s charm. The return stroll offers time to appreciate the colorful streetscapes, waterfront views, and the city’s distinctive blend of historic and modern influences before arriving back at your ship.

Note

Please note: This tour, done entirely on foot, involves a substantial amount of walking ( 1.5 miles/ 2.5 km) over uneven surfaces and steep inclines and is thus recommended for guests in good physical condition only. It is not suitable for guests with heart or respiratory conditions, leg, knee, neck, back problems, or limited mobility, or those who utilize a wheelchair. The order of sites visited may vary. Guests should be prepared for high temperatures and humidity throughout the walking tour and take necessary precautions to stay safe and comfortable. Minimum age: 12 years. Please advise of any food allergies at least 72 hours prior the tour; however, kindly note that not all requests may be accommodated.