We did the sunset foodie walking tour through Spoon in Old San Juan, and I'm so glad that we did! Our tour guide, Lorna, was excellent and so informative about the city and island's history, as well as explaining the culture and origins of what we were seeing and tasting. Since I don't drink alcohol, I was really appreciative that there was a mocktail or juice option at each stop. I also thought it was huge that they chose to support the family owned spots on this tour. Everything was good, but my favorite was definitely the pernil with rice and beans. Other members of the tour were friendly, and it was nice that Lorna had us all introduce ourselves at the beginning to break the ice. I would definitely recommend the sunset food tour to anyone visiting old San Juan for the first time who wants authentic food with a side of history! read more

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Spoon was such a great experience! If you travel to San Juan, ask for Gia, she was so much fun! She was also bilingual and such a great storyteller. A wonderful person!!! We went to several different locations and they serve you appetizer portions. Some of the portions felt more like lunch portions so make sure you have an empty stomoch when you do a Spoon tour. All the food was delicious! We did the Old San Juan tour in the evening. We even bumped into the Mayor wo said Hello! The people were so wonderful and friendly. I can't wait to come back to Puerto Rico! If you are a history lover like me you will love this! We were told the story of the cobblestones left by the English, the port the Spanish would arrive to and then go to the Cathedral on their knees, and the steel left behind by the British. You will be amazed at how and what happened in Puerto Rico. Try this experience, it is unforgettable! read more

I did the Spoon Food Tour in Old San Juan, and let me tell you, it was such an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Gia, was wonderful. She was so passionate and knowledgeable about the food, culture, and history of Puerto Rico, and she explained the meaning and story behind everything we experienced. You can really tell when someone genuinely loves what they do, and that definitely shows with Gia. She made the whole experience fun, welcoming, and interesting from beginning to end. And of course, the food was delicious! If you're visiting Old San Juan and looking for something fun to do while experiencing the local food and culture, I definitely recommend booking a foodie tour with Spoon. Such a great experience! read more

Lorna was awesome, the food was amazing. Definitely pace yourself because they're serving an appetizer, two meals, dessert and three cocktails, none of which you'll be able to pass up. It's all so delicious. Lorna is very knowledgeable and shares so much about the city she clearly loves. Someone else on our tour said they had done a history tour earlier in the day but felt like they learned more about the history of San Juan on this food tour. read more

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Desi was our tour guide for a fun afternoon walking through the streets of old San Juan and trying fantastic flavors of local food and drink! We enjoyed the experience overall, yet wished there would have been a bit more color to the historical stories of this area. We had three food stops and two drink stops, plenty to make you feel as though you had a full meal or more during the tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a unique experience while in old San Juan! read more

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Food tour was awesome we tasted some delicious foods and drinks and we learned things Desi was awesome read more

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Review for Virgin Voyages - San Juan: Nico was a fantastic tour guide! We learned so much history while enjoying truly delicious food. She was energetic, welcoming, and made sure everyone felt included. An absolutely great experience from start to finish. read more

I've been hoping to do a food tour for some time but there never seemed to be the right opportunity. But on a recent trip to San Juan, I saw the reviews of this and jumped right in. Very glad we did. it was extremely professional from start to finish. At each stop, the restaurant was well-prepared for us. And the tour guide told us about both the food and about the history of San Juan as well. We had generous cocktails at each stop. (There are 20 places they go to so your tour may differ). And then we got to taste some local favorites. Some great bread with a spreadable chocolate. Some fried cheese. Some fresh ceviche. And the highlight which was a Pernil and some rice and beans. Loved the experience. Highly recommend. read more

While visiting San Juan in February 2020, I decided to surprise my boyfriend with a fun date night. He has a passion for history, and I love food so when I discovered that The Spoon Experience existed, I knew that's what we had to do. We did a Sunset Walk & Taste tour of Old San Juan, and it was led by an incredible guide (who's name I have now forgotten) but he was so well versed in the local history. We met our group in Plaza de Armas, and found our guide with a bright colored umbrella so we knew we were in the right place. I think we made stops at four different restaurants and had delicious food and drinks at each stop. While I can't remember the names of each place, a few highlights included the mofongo we tried at our first stop and the cubano at Taberna Lupulo. We returned to many of these businesses after the tour. I found the pace of the tour to be perfect, and we learned so much! When I am back in the San Juan area again, I will definitely book another Spoon Tour. read more

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They say you learn about a place through its food, and nowhere is this more clear than in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gia, our tour guide, brilliantly laced our experience with interwoven history, so every bite we had came with a story, knowledge and, because of our tour guide's incredible way of being, pure charm. Do this tour, and learn about San Juan in the most epic way possible. read more

Enjoyed a Sunset Walking Food Tour in Old San Juan Puerto Rico! Elliot was a great guide and shared a wealth of knowledge about the city, Puerto Rico as a country, as well as the foods that were served and details on the restaurants' histories. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area! read more

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10/10 Experience!! All thanks to our guide Lorna, super educational with amazing food spots. Learned so much about the cuisines and the connection to Puerto Rican culture. Recommend to everyone visiting!! read more

We did this tour with Lorna as our tour guide. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and informative. We spent about 3.5 hours with her and enjoyed every minute of it. Be prepared to be very full when you're done with the tour. I personally could not touch the food we got at our last stop. Totally recommend. read more

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Lorna, our tour guide on February 23rd, was absolutely outstanding. Lorna provided excellent historical information about the cultural sites that we visited in Old San Juan. I was impressed with her energy and her ability to weave in the historical facts in an engaging manner with our tour group. All of the food and the drink that we consumed on our Old San Juan Walk and Taste Tour was excellent quality. We had a group of ten people and it was a very manageable and enjoyable experience. The three hour tour goes very quickly! I recommend the Spoon Experience and most especially our tour guide - Lorna. read more

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You know it is great when the locals are queued and you get to walk right in and eat some truly authentic Puerto Rican food and skip the line! We set up a private, corporate event for 30ish and Kiana was so amazing to work with. We ended with 3 different tour guides and we did not go to all of the same restaurants! Our guides were all exceptional - each group thought theirs was better. The tour was more than the 3 hours which was fine for most, some felt it should have ended earlier. Do not eat before you go on this tour, plenty of yummy food and great history! read more

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As someone who loves food and loves experiencing different cultures through their food the Spoon Experience in San Juan Puerto was the best tour! Our tour guide, Lorna, was so nice and very knowledgeable of Puerto Rico's history, foods on the island and culture! She really thought me a lot about the country and how important food is to their culture. I love the authentic foods of the island! We had four stops on our tour with different local food and Lorna was able to tell us about those different foods and the history of them! I learned so much on this tour and I ate so much too! It is a perfect tour for anyone who loves eat and drink while learning history! read more

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Lorna was an exceptional tour guide. This was so much more than a dining experience. This was a history lesson and cultural experience to understand why the food is the way it is while also consuming tasty treats and getting a short city walking tour with history in the process. read more

I've done amazing walking tours all over the world and what makes a good tour really great is the passion of the tour guide. During our recent Sunset Walk & Taste Tour, Nico not only shared an extensive knowledge and understanding of the rich heritage and history of the island, she shared her energy and passion in a way that helped us truly feel her love and appreciation for the people and culture of Puerto Rico. And, the delicious food and drinks we had along the way helped us to connect with the community and each other, making this a complete, fulfilling experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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My family and I did a 3+ hour tour with Gia on a shore excursion from our cruise. It was the highlight of the trip! Four restaurants, good food...good drinks...and a wonderful tour guide who intertwined San Juan's history with her own personal story. Thanks for helping us to make some amazing memories, Gia! read more

I was traveling to Old San Juan, PR, alone and was looking for a way to discover what the city was about. I found Spoon on AirBNB when looking for tours. I participated in one of the sunset dinner tours and loved it! My tour guide was Yali. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided a great experience. She pointed out a lot of places and restaurants that I explored later in the week. I came hungry and left full. Definitely recommend! read more

Lorna was our tour guide and it was evident that she is passionate about Puerto Rican food and culture. We left the tour understanding so much about the food, people and island. Every stop and dish was excellent and the cocktails were refreshing. I was worried I would be hungry after the tour...but I was so full! Well worth every penny. Thank you Lorna for an amazing experience. read more

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We booked this tour based on a magazine article by a woman who visited Puerto Rico and highlighted the Spoon Experience as one of her best choices. We are in agreement! This three hour tour provided insights to Puerto Rico's history, culture and culinary offerings. Our tour guide, Rosio, was enthusiastic and engaging in her historical highlights and passion for her culture. This particular tour included stops for Puerto Rican coffee, empanadas, tostones, pernil asado, arroz con gandules and a delectable chocolate, brownie popsicle. All of the food was flavorful and plentiful. The choices definitely provided insight into the various tastes of Puerto Rico. In addition, the cocktails were plentiful and highlighted the rum of Puerto Rico. We highly recommend this tour. read more

I won't post any pictures because I don't want to spoil your experience. I did the sip and savor cocktail tour and thought it was an excellent value compared to the quality of the experience. If I could do things differently I would advise doing the tours on your first day in PR so you don't spoil your experience...this tour will certainly provide history and a one way ticket to the best spots in OSJ. My tour guide Monique was excellent; she was prompt, full of advice, patient, and great at keeping the conversation going but also reminding the group that COVID protocols should still be practiced. This was my first time trying Spoon Experience and I would certainly try again. read more

A wonderful way to get acclimated to Old San Juan. I went on the tour on my first full day in San Juan and was able to navigate the streets on my own with ease afterwards. The food was delicious. The tour guide was fantastic. The only problem I have is that this tour introduced me to the greatest Cuban sandwich in the world (it's so good, I went back the next day). All Cuban sandwiches for the rest of my life will forever be compared to the one I ate on the Spoon Experience. You have been warned! read more

This tour is a wonderful introduction to food, coffee and cocktails, and the history of Old San Juan. If you are lucky, you will get to walk with Ro who is knowledgeable, energetic, and enthusiastic about all of the above. An added bonus is the opportunity to meet 10 other travelers. read more

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I purchased the private class for 6 people with Nivia and it was FANTASTIC!! Nivia gave us a great history lesson about foods that are grown on the island as well as the struggles of the farmers that help support our independent food source. I will definitely support local farmers as much as I possibly can. It was great learning about where our food came from and the cultures that influenced it, i.e., Tainos, Spainards, and the Africans. It just reinforced what I had learned from other sources. She listened and we learned how to cook Mofongo with Shrimp Asopao and Bacalaitos. It was great to learn how to do things from scratch. I will definitely be putting these into much practice in order to continue to enjoy these great Puerto Rican dishes. I would recommend this to anyone that love Puertorican food. It is well worth the time and money. read more

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I have traveled to nearly 40 countries and just 3 guides come to mind when I think of truly outstanding guides: our Egyptologist in the Valley of the Kings, our naturalist in the Costa Rican rainforest, and Pablo from Spoon in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The food we ate and drank on our Old San Juan walking tour was delicious but it was the depth of Pablo's knowledge of the island's history and culture that took our morning to another level. This sentiment is echoed by my wife who grew up in a half-Puerto Rican household and graduated from a culinary school. I highly recommend "nerding out" with Pablo and Spoon. He was also an excellent source of tips for the area and helped us make the most of our visit to La Placita in Santurce later during our stay. read more

Excellent! An amazing way to experience the rich history and fantastic food of San Juan! We went on this tour near the end of our trip and had I went at the beginning we would have also done the evening tour. Our tour guide Pablo was fan-freaking-tastic! He knows the history so well and every recount of history makes you feel like you were there. Instructions on the site was clear. We ate just a little before going. The servings were generous and we were full by the end for sure. The walk was a casual but determined pace. The food and drinks were wonderful! Pablo made sure we were hydrated and that we stayed in the shade as much as possible. Parking under the totem pole at that time of morning was easy. It was an amazing experience! You wont be disappointed! read more

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I spoke with Gustavo about planning a private tour for a client. Even though it was just five days before the date I needed and they had my time slot booked, Gustavo made arrangements and managed to deliver an experience that both my clients and guests will remember forever. One of my biggest worries was the fact that everyone on the tour was a local, so they had seen Old San Juan and grown up around it. Nevertheless this tour truly gave them new perspective and introduced them to marvelous hidden gems. Delicious food and cultural insight. It was perfection! I will be sure to contact them again whenever I'm in San Juan. Thank you Spoon Team! PS: We did the Sunset Walk and Taste Tour as a private group. TOTALLY WORTH IT! read more

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Spoon Food Tours was an incredible experience! I haven't stopped raving about the Calle Loiza Food & Art Tour to my friends. If you love food, history and culture, it's definitely the tour for you. Pablo, our guide, is one of the most intelligent people I've come across. He has retained so much knowledge about the history of the country, Calle Loiza, and a general knowledge of events that have impacted the food culture in Puerto Rico. Although he's throwing a lot of information at you, his theatrical storytelling skills keeps the content engaging. I feel like I learned so much while also doing one of my favorite things on vacation, eating!! Everything we tried was delicious. We made 5 stops down Calle Loiza and every spot was eclectic and different. The meals were a few bites but we were STUFFED by the end. The full tour lasted close to 4 hours but some restaurants were slower than others. It was seriously a true highlight of my experience in San Juan. To top it off, Pablo makes phenomenal recommendations of other areas and places to try in the city. I spent the next day visiting many of his local recs and each were just as impressive. Definitely highly recommend spending a few hours on one of these Spoon Food Tours! read more

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We did the tour on our first full day in San Juan, and so happy that we did it that way! We got to see several Viejo landmarks led by a knowledgeable guide and had abundant samples of food and drink. For the rest of our 7 day trip, we kept referencing what we learned from Pablo the tour guide and visited several other of his recommendations. read more

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Want to have a fun afternoon in Puerto Rico and try some of the local foods? This is the tour to go on!! This wonderful young couple offer several tours which can be found on their website. We took the lunch tour and it was just great. We went beachside for Rum and coconut drinks and mofungo, in a small town area for fresh fish tacos and fruit drinks, A coffee shop for wonderful latte's and another restaurant in Old San Juan for our flan dessert. Paulina and Gustavo are a wonderful and friendly couple whose are just so sweet and fun to be with. Their knowledge of Puerto Rico is second to none and both are bilingual. I highly recommend this tour group if you are coming to Puerto Rico for business or pleasure, in a hotel or on a cruise. Their meeting place is centrally located near the cruise line port. read more

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Good time!! Lorna was a terrific tour guide Would sign up again! Food was all tasty along with a little history of Old San Juan read more

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What a great experience and so much fun! The food and drink was awesome and our tour guide kept it interesting! (I'm sorry but I can not pull her name out of my head) ugh! I do t want share the places we visited but if you look at mu other reviews you can probably figure it out! Jut do the tour it's worth the time and money! read more

Sip Savour tour was fun and our guide Monica was awesone. Great way to kick off your vacay and to learn fun facts as you sip. read more

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The Sunset Walk and Taste tour was great! Our guide, Nico, was very knowledgeable and engaging and the food and drinks at the four different stops were fantastic! We were definitely full by the end. I felt like the tour had the perfect balance of historical information and time spent eating and drinking. Highly recommend! read more

Great way to see and experience Old San Juan! Ask for Pablo as your guide because his energy and excitement about the history makes the experience that much more enjoyable. We stopped at ~5 different food/beverage locations to truly enjoy the San Juan culture. read more

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We enjoyed a lovely small group tour today with Gia, our knowledgeable host! Gia not only shared interesting history of Puerto Rico, she led us through an amazing culinary experience! I appreciated that she selected all independently owned and locally operated establishments. It was a great day Gia, thank you!! read more

We chose the Old San Juan Walk & Taste Tour and absolutely LOVED it!!! Rocío was our tour guide who was incredible! She grew up in Old San Juan so she is super knowledgeable. She is upbeat, sweet, smart, and passionate! If you don't take this tour, you won't be able to go to Old San Juan and get the amount of history, guidance, yummy food, and back street touring! Definitely worth it! When planning, try going at the beginning of your trip! read more

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We loved our food tour with the Spoon Experience! Rocio, our tour guide, was super friendly and knowledgeable of the food we were eating and the history of the area. The amount of food was perfect. We all left full. I do wish that we had passed some of the gift shops in the area! We never found them as we were on a tight schedule. However, that's not why we booked the tour. The food was great! Rocio was great! The stories and history were great! I will do food tours in the future when I travel and I 100% recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

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