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Best Rum & Food Tours In San Juan with DIY Ideas!
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items I’ve sipped cocktails under the stars, tasted moonshine in hidden corners of Old San Juan, and toured historic distilleries that still feel like a step back in time. These are my favorite food and rum experiences in San Juan — plus a few fun DIY idea...
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Rum Tours
Food Tours
Mixology & Drink Experiences
DIY Ideas
Rum Tours
Whether you’re visiting San Juan for a few hours on a cruise or staying for a few days like I did, you’ll want to eat and sip like a local. I’ve rounded up the best food and rum experiences to help you make the most of your port day — no guesswork ne...
After trying several of these rum and food tours during a cruise stop and a pre-cruise stay, I pulled together my top picks that are perfect for cruisers. Whether you want a guided tasting or a casual rooftop drink, San Juan knows how to pour with fl...
15 Best Food and Rum Tours in San Juan Puerto Rico Plus DIY
This is a fun tour in Old San Juan, that gives you insight into the history of rum in Puerto Rico while enjoying some great bars and cocktails!
Rum Craft Cocktail Tour in San Juan
Bacardi is one of the most well known brands of rum in the world. Bacardí is iconic for a reason — this tour is well-run and super informative. It's easy to get to from the cruise port, especially if you take the scenic ferry across the bay!
Rum Tasting Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico
Ron Del Barrillito rum has a long history in Puerto Rico. It feels like stepping back in time. This is a great choice if you want to combine Puerto Rican history with a guided rum tasting — and transportation is included!
The Barrilito Rum Factory Experience Transportation Included
This one takes you beyond the city to a sugarcane farm and small-batch distillery. It’s great for anyone who wants to learn about local agriculture and try lesser-known rums.
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We did the Rum Runners cocktail tour and loved every minute — from the cocktails to rooftop views. This review breaks it all down if you’re deciding whether it’s the right fit for your group.....Get my honest review of the tour here!
San Juan Rum Tour Review
Food Tours
Everywhere we go, I book a food tour! I feel like you get to know a place through the food that they eat. Here are some of my recommendations for great food tours in San Juan!
This tour would be such a great vibe! Great for a romantic evening or girls’ night — it's always great to try delicious food and it ends around golden hour with the city all lit up.
Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walking Food Tour
If you are arriving on a cruise, this morning food and drink tour will fit perfectly into your schedule!
Morning Old San Juan Food Tour
This is the company behind the Rum Runners Tour, and they do food just as well as drinks. Local, authentic, and super fun — a great way to dive into Puerto Rican culture!
Old San Juan Food Tour | Flavors Food Tours
If you have the time (this tour is 4 hours), this tour takes you out of Old San Juan and gives you a unique food experience! Spoon loves small businesses so you can feel good knowing you are supporting the local communities!
San Juan Driving Food Tour™
Mixology & Drink Experiences
Mixology classes are always fun! Learn how to make a new drink or meet some new friends with these experiences!
This is a fun and quick experience if you're short on time! You can taste pistachio, coffee, and coconut cream liqueurs — and bring a few home as souvenirs.
Old San Juan Puerto Rican Cream Liqueur Tasting Experience
Looking for nightlife? This bar crawl is a great way to meet people and sample rum cocktails across the city — plus it's hosted, so no guesswork or wandering needed.
Old San Juan Bar Crawl: Experience Local Hotspots
This elevated cocktail class at Ron del Barrilito is both hands-on and informative. You’ll mix your own drinks and get insider tips from expert mixologists! This is not just learning to make a mojito!
Ron del Barrilito Mixology Skip-the-Line Tour
A great add-on if you want to go beyond the typical tasting. Learn techniques from Bacardí’s own mixologists and enjoy your handcrafted cocktail with a view.
Mixology Class at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico
This walking tour in Old San Juan is guided with a snack along the way! Feel confident heading out to be part of Old San Juan's vibrant night life!
Tropicaleo Drinking Tour
DIY Ideas
I love a good walking tour, but sometimes it’s the DIY adventures that surprise you. This list includes both — the structured rum tastings I booked (and loved) and the laid-back stops I discovered by wandering Old San Juan.
A hidden gem! You can have an amazing rum flight on the rooftop — it's cozy, cool, and has one of the best views in Old San Juan.
Scryer Rum & Barrelhouse
This bright pink spot by the bay is one of my favorites. You can pop in for a tasting, enjoy a piña colada, or grab lunch while watching the cruise ships.
La Casita de Rones
Homey and full of flavor — this was one of the best meals you can have in San Juan. A great stop if you’re building your own foodie day!
Deaverdura
Not into rum? No problem. This Old San Juan beer bar has an awesome vibe and a wide craft beer selection.
La Taberna Lúpulo
Supposedly the birthplace of the piña colada! Whether or not that’s true, it’s a great spot to grab the iconic drink in a tropical courtyard setting. Read more in my article above.
Barrachina
If you love chocolate, this place is a must. The brunch and desserts here are next-level — I’d go back just for their chocolate cocktail! Highly recommended!!
Chocobar Cortés
Try out something new at Drunken Cookies. They offer a cookie shot cup filled with a liquor of your choice. They also have unique flavored cookies, all served in a elegant storefront
Drunken Cookies