If you are in the old San Juan area in Puerto Rico you must do this food tour. You're not just…read moregetting great food but also amazing history lessons as you go. Everyone and all food was absolutely great! We had Pablo as our guide who was so fun and friendly. He gave us the whole run down on everything and every place. He has a true talent for what he does. The group was small, there was about 6 of us. I believe groups don't get too large, maybe around 10 people. Which is nice because no one gets lost or unheard. I highly recommend this tour!

This is a review of the food tour. The company offers other tours like rum tour and history tour…read more Our guide Pablo was super nice and knowledgeable. You'd get a text message reminder a day before the tour and they would ask if you have food restrictions or allergies. You'd also get a reminder where the meeting spot is. We met at Banco Popular, introduced ourselves and went our merry way to the 5 different food spots. Pablo ordered the food before hand so that when the group arrived at the different restaurants/places, the food was ready and we did not have to wait that long. Our first stop was Cafe Cuatro Sombras where we had coffee and croissant ham/provolone cheese/guava butter. I liked this croissant with a hint of tanginess/sweetness from the guava. Noncoffee drinkers had options of lemonade and tea. Second stop was Señor Paleta. There's no indoor seating here so we had the delicious parcha (passion fruit) popsicle. Yum! Very refreshing, great for this warm weather! Third stop was Cafe El Punto. This place has a lot of artwork by local artists. We had ceviche de pescado and alcapurrias de la casa which were nice. Fourth stop was El Patio de Sam where we "made" our own mofongo. We had fried plantains and garlic butter, mashed them in a mortar and pestle, and added the chicken before turning the mortar upside down to get the mofongo. This was flavorful and had more moisture compared to another mofongo we had. Last stop for dessert was Vaca Brava. We had flan which was nice. We enjoyed the food, the tour, and the conversations. Great experience here.

I did the Spoon Food Tour in Old San Juan, and let me tell you, it was such an amazing experience!…read moreOur 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!

We did the sunset foodie walking tour through Spoon in Old San Juan, and I'm so glad that we did!…read moreOur 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!

Thank you so much Thao and Josue. You guys made our first day in Puerto Rico so fun! We never knew…read moreof China Boricua before today. We really enjoyed the history lessons and the yummy food. Thank you again!

Excellent experience in the tour guide was very knowledgeable. He even gave tours on the way to the…read moreport that was unrelated to the tour of the bay. He explained the differences between the different locations such as Condado, Isla Verde, San Juan, nd Old San Juan as far as what type of activities were available in each one. The crew was excellent and the other passengers made it a great experience.

I booked a combo tour for Cueva Ventana and Gozalandia Waterfalls via Tripadvisor. PR Tours was the…read moreactual service provider. The tour cost $135 per person. Honestly, that's a bit pricy in my opinion, but it's worth the money if you don't want the hassle of driving yourself. You are literally paying for someone to drive you to the attractions and that's it though. Our tour guide didn't visit the cave and didn't swim at the waterfall. The cave and waterfall were enjoyable experiences. The two star rating is primarily for the service provided by our tour guide Angel. Angel arrived promptly. He was an affable, young handsome twenty something. He picked us (party of 2) up in a minivan and said there'd be another two people joining us. He picked up another couple at a nearby hotel. The other couple were of Puerto Rican decent and one of them was a native of the island. We sat in the back of the van adjacent to the rear speakers, the male tour guest sat in the middle of the cabin and his girlfriend sat in the passenger seat. Angel and the other couple laughed and talked the entire trip in Spanish. Angel also blared loud Spanish rock/pop music throughout the ride without regard for us (the customers). He made no attempt to include us in the conversation and only talked to us a few times the entire day. Once was while helping us order lunch and another time was while the other couple was swimming at the waterfall. (My sister and I didn't swim) He also talked to us before picking them up and after dropping the off at their hotel. Other than that it was as if we were invisible. Generally speaking, it's not the job of the tour guide to entertain guests so I don't care that he didn't talk to us. It didn't bother me that they were speaking in Spanish either. My problem was that Angel didn't provide the same level of service to ALL of us that day. He seemed to forget that he was working. He wasn't hanging out with his friends for the day. I get that he probably had a cultural connection with the other tourists, but that shouldn't have affected the way he did his job. At one point we got out of the car and all walked towards the waterfall. Angel began to point something out to the other tourists in Spanish. It seemed to be about the location, but he was clearly talking to them since he was well aware of the fact that we did not speak Spanish. I thought that was a bit rude because at that point he was blatantly excluding us from the conversation. Either make an effort to include everyone or don't talk to anyone at all. We were all tourists... we all PAID for the same experience. If the other couple had been white or another nationality (not of Latin/Hispanic decent) then Angel's behavior would've been different. My point is that it shouldn't matter who is on the tour. Everyone should be treated the same. Angel also drove much too fast at times in my opinion. He took curves and turns daringly fast without regard for how we (the paying customers) may have felt. The attractions were far from the city in an extremely mountainous region. The ride was bumpy with a lot of twists and turns. On two occasions I saw him cut drivers off as they were trying to merge on the highway. I don't think that he was purposely being reckless. I just don't think he's even aware of the way his driving may impact the tourists he encounters. In my opinion, he drove the way many young guys drive... fast and fearless. The problem with that was he was WORKING. He wasn't cruising with his buddies. He should be more conscious of his behavior and how it may be impacting his customers. I went on another tour via Tours by Locals and our tour guide provided excellent customer service. He was a careful driver, he asked us if the radio volume was ok and genuinely cared about the quality of the service he was providing. He was older though and had been giving tours for years so he understand that the needs of the customers is the only thing that mattered. I gave him a $20 tip and he earned every penny. I didn't give Angel a tip because I was unhappy with his level of service to us. He drove us to and from the attractions, but we paid for that. The tip isn't mandatory and shouldn't be expected by the service provider. It should be earned. I always tip and believe that people should do so generously or stay home so I felt bad about not tipping Angel, but he failed to earn it from US so I decided not to give him one. I did speak with a young lady from PR tours prior to the tour to confirm and found her pleasant and professional. I don't recall her name. This review isn't a reflection on PR tours or the overall experience I had dealing with them. I'd absolutely book a tour with PR Tours again in the future.

We took the Spirits of Puerto Rico tour. The spirit being rum!…read more We had taken the night tour with Debbie a few years ago when visiting San Juan (which we enjoyed) so we thought we would give another one of her tours a try. And since we don't know anything about rum, it was also a learning opportunity. We indeed tasted quite a variety of rums - interesting to taste the differences in them - and a few cocktails as well as a anise liqueur mixed with rum ( this was quite yummy) that Debbie explained was a common drink in this area. The restaurant was El Asador. It was a very cute place decor wise. We enjoyed the food and there was plenty of it. First was a skirt steak ( tender, well seasoned and perfectly done) with a yucca and sweet potato combination. Then there was another course with chicken and vegetables, also very good. The highlight was the flan desert with 151 rum which was ignited to burn off the liquor. I understand the restaurants do change though and this may not be the place you go for dinner. My husband and I are not usually tour takers, we like to explore on our own, but we have liked these tours. Debbie knows what she is going to do and say, but it still seems more like your friend is giving the tour not just a tour guide and the evening seems to develop on its own as opposed to by a script. BUT she is also very meticulous in certain ways, and wants things in a certain order (and likes people to be on time). She will correct you to get things just they way she wants them. Doesn't bother me any (in fact i think it is quite amusing) but others may get their feelings hurt from time to time. Anyway this must be about the longest review I have ever written, but there was a lot going on as you can see. Bottom line is we would recommend both the night tour and the spirits of Puerto Rico if you are looking to learn something about the area.

We took an evening tour with Debbie. We got delayed because of a cruise ship coming in late so we…read morehad a late start but we didn't mind the wait at all. The tour was "meh" compared to the walking tours from sandeman's. The tour is a good way to get oriented in the city but on our tight budged I would re-consider booking it. On the plus side, Debbie was extremely helpful and called in some people so we could get a reservation for another tour that we thought was booked. She also recommended a great place for dinner.

Booking with Javier was the best decision I made for my time in Puerto Rico. Private tours are…read moreexcellent for customization based on the interests of each group. You get to move at your own pace and see what you want to see. Javier was excellent with the communication re-confirming the tour the night before and right on time for pickup. There were some concerns about rainy weather, but we lucked out with barely a sprinkle of precipitation. We first ventured outside San Juan along the coast, passing beachfront areas and smaller towns enroute to a nature reserve. It was refreshing as I had been to San Juan multiple times before, but never ventured all that much outside the San Juan city limits. After a delightful overview of the ecosystem, we went to the small town of Loiza. There we visited a waterfront multicultural center/gallery (Antiguo Ancon de Loiza) that used to serve as the historical water barge transport location for the city until a bridge was created to connect Loiza to the land west of the river. We then visited a natural cave area with these incredible local musicians largely consisting of drumming and singing (very unique and cultural). I didn't expect natural caves so close to the town & coast. We then visited a beautiful beach restaurant (Villa Pesquera Herrera) where there there's ocean out back and a river off to the side. It was here and central Loiza where scenes from the first episode of season 5 of the Netflix show Cobra Kai were filmed to portray a town in Mexico. I would have totally missed it if Javier didn't point it out. We then got a great overview of old San Juan and surrounding areas like Isla Verde and Condado. The tour of Old San Juan took us on so many of the winding cobblestone streets, with excellent coastline views. Javier was excellent in providing a historical overview of the city and how the fortifications were designed, playing a vital role in the defense of the city. With the private tour, we got to stop off for food and a delicious frozen treat at Señor Paleta in Old San Juan. We covered so many unique areas that I would never have stumbled upon if I hadn't taken this tour, and covered more ground than I did on both my prior 2 trips to San Juan combined. Javier was very accommodating to our needs and was informative and kind every step of the way. I wouldn't hesitate to book a tour with him again and will be recommending him to friends & family when visiting Puerto Rico.

Great walking tour of Old San Juan. Enjoyed our guide's perspectives and great, bubbly…read morepersonality. Good mix of fellow tourists - would highly recommend.

Best lodging AND educational tours available on the Island, no doubt-- these people sure do know…read morehow to enjoy this incredible paradise!!!!

From the owner: Luxury camping & outdoor adventures tour agency and camping & beach equipment rentals, tent…read moredelivery and Instalation: all set up tent rental specialized in glamping tents! Expedition & hiking, historical, ecological gastronomic & night tours. Souvenirs & memorabilia made by local culebra artists and also sale iother items in general!

Best Excursion Experience - Highly Recommend Castillo Tours!…read more Our day with Castillo Tours was absolutely incredible! Huge shoutout to Captain Tito, Eli, Adrian, Mathew, and Brian--this crew went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on the boat, they made sure my family and I were well taken care of. I never had an empty cup, lunch was delicious and on point, and they even took the time to teach guests the basics of snorkeling. You could tell they genuinely cared about making sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and having a great time. The boat was super clean, and the whole vibe was fun, welcoming, and relaxing. I 100% recommend anyone on vacation to try this tour--you won't regret it! And if you can, request this exact crew. I'll definitely be coming back for another round.

Amazing experience! The highlight of our vacation in Puerto Rico. The catamaran was in great shape!…read moreHowever the captain and his crew made the difference, courteous, attentive, hospitable and fun! Every single passenger had a great time! They are great ambassadors of Puerto Rican Hospitality and Castillo Tours quality of service. I highly recommend this experience!