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Private African-Taino Food Tasting & Historic Old San Juan Tour

Location San Juan, Puerto Rico
Location Puerto Rico
$345
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Old San Juan and Piñones highlight Puerto Rico's rich history and vibrant culture. This 5-hour tour offers a comfortable exploration of top landmarks and delicious local cuisine.

  • 🏛️ Stroll through Old San Juan, visiting iconic sites like the Capitol Building Grounds, the Walkway of the Presidents, and the historic walls and forts.
  • 🌊 Discover the charming blue cobblestone streets while learning about over 90 significant landmarks that define the city's heritage.
  • 🍽️ Experience the vibrant Black Heritage area of Piñones, where you can savor African-Taino-infused street food.
  • 👩‍🍳 Witness the art of traditional cooking as locals prepare authentic dishes right in front of you using centuries-old techniques.
  • 🥟 Taste Alcapurrias, a Taino-African fritter made from yuca and yautía, stuffed with your choice of meat or seafood.
  • 🍌 Enjoy Piononos, a delicious fritter featuring a sweet plantain nest filled with savory ingredients.
  • 🐟 Try Bacalaítos, a simple batter with chunks of cod fish and parsley, fried over burning wood for an authentic flavor.
  • 🚐 Travel comfortably in an A/C cooled luxury SUV, minivan, or van, avoiding the heat of long walks on regular tours.
  • 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
  • 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, making it accessible for infants and small children.

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Old San Juan and Piñones
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

Meeting point
We will meet you at the Hotel lobby for an exclusive tour of the former Vanderbilt winter retreat. For cruiseship passengers we meet at the corner of the US Post Ofice behind Rumbao Hotel, just 100ft from the cruiseship terminal.
Return details
We will meet you at the Hotel lobby for an exclusive tour of the former Vanderbilt winter retreat. For cruiseship passengers we meet at the corner of the US Post Ofice behind Rumbao Hotel, just 100ft from the cruiseship terminal.

  • Playa Pinones
    To finish we will visit Piñones, our Black Heritage area where you see the other Puerto Rico, out of the city and developed areas. Here you will witness the limitations and struggles of being an unincorporated territory, but also have the chance to try out Taino/African infused street food like the alcapurria, a fritter shaped like a torpedo, made from yuca and yautía, stuffed with your choice of meat or seafood; a pionono, a nest made with sweet plaintain also stuffed with your choice of meat or seafood; or a bacalaíto, a simple batter with chunks of cod fish and parsley, all fried with burning wood like they did in colonial times.
  • Old San Juan
    Discover the oldest city of America while learning from the top 90 landmarks as you stroll comfortably in an A/C cooled luxury SUV, Minivan or Van and avoid sweating under the tropical heat on the long walks of regular walking tours. This tour is specialy suited for couples, families and senior citizens looking for a comfortable and safe way of discovering Old San Juan.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private African-Taino Food Tasting & Historic Old San Juan Tour

    Location San Juan, Puerto Rico
    Location Puerto Rico
    $345
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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