Best Rum Tours in Puerto Rico — Our Top 14

1.Rum Tasting Tour at Casa BACARDÍ in Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,095 reviews · from $89Our pick

At Casa BACARDÍ in Cataño, sample four premium rums with a chocolate pairing, learn the brand’s history and aging methods, and ride a short tram loop around the distillery grounds. Your guide may be Alexandra, Itsy, Gabriella, Violet, or another local host. The visit ends at the bar and gift shop.

“Highly recommend! Itsy our guide was great. Informative, engaging , funny and knew her stuff. I left much more educated on rum. We went on a day that was forecasted for rain which was perfect!”

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2.Rum Craft Cocktail Tour in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 373 reviews · from $64Top rated

Spend about two hours walking Old San Juan with a bilingual guide and a group of no more than 10. Visit three bars, taste three rum cocktails, and connect Puerto Rico’s rum trade with landmarks such as San Juan Bautista Cathedral and a 1753 chapel. Guides have included Pedro, Pablo, Alberto, Claudia, Danny, Diego, Gwen, and Raul.

“surprised my friend with this tour for her birthday...very intimate group setting (it was just my friend & i, the guide and another couple)...our guide was super knowledgeable & had great energy...overall all the drinks were distinctive & unique, so I would rate the experience 9/10 (sad it had to end after 3 lol)”

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3.Ron del Barrilito Rum Tasting Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $91

At Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón, you’ll begin with a welcome cocktail, tour the historic estate and rum-making spaces, then taste four Ron del Barrilito expressions, including the exclusive Cuatro Estrellas and prized Cinco Estrellas. Guides such as Tim, Coco, Marjorie, and Pedro bring the family story to life. The tour lasts about one hour.

“The best Rum I ever tasted. In an elite class with your top self whiskeys, bourbons and cognacs. The up close and personal tour of the family history the facilities where the process happen was amazing. The tasting tour allow you to be Read more”

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4.Bio Bay Magic and Rum Tasting Tour from San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $250

You’ll leave San Juan around 2 p.m. with a local guide such as Steven or Cruz, cross the Cayey mountains, taste rum from the barrel in Ponce, eat three tacos in La Parguera, and take a boat into the bay after dark. The highlight is swimming through glowing water beneath the stars.

“Excellent adventure! The tour guide and boat captains were wonderful. Dinner was good, hot springs were very relaxing, and the overall experience was purely magical!”

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5.Christmas Vibe: Old San Juan Pitorro Rum Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $39Best value

Meet Gary and Jen at Rustic Vibes Experience, a five-minute walk from San Juan’s cruise piers, for five Pitorro tastings made with tropical fruit. You’ll hear local history, compare flavors from four Puerto Rican distilleries, and get tips on nearby places. Burgers are available to buy, and the private format keeps the visit personal.

“Very relaxed and fun tour! Gary and Jen were very personable and gave us great attention! Great rum!”

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6.San Juan Snorkel with Turtles and Manatee’s; Free Video and Rum!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $82

Meet at Playita del Condado for a swim-out snorkel led by guides such as John, Luis, or Jonerik. You’ll use provided fins, mask, snorkel, and life jacket while looking for wild sea turtles, manatees, starfish, conchs, and fish. The tour includes a wildlife video, local rum for adults, and a free return visit if your favorite animal stays away.

“It was a great experience, would recommend got to see manatees and turtles. The staff was great, friendly.”

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7.Bacardi Rum Distillery and Old San Juan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $99

Start near Plaza Colón for a guided drive through Old San Juan, with stops near the Capitol and El Morro. Then ride to Casa Bacardi for its Legacy Tour, film, trolley ride, one cocktail, and a Bacardi reserve tasting. Guides such as Harry and Eli are praised for clear history and friendly service. Minimum age is 18.

“I was utterly impressed. The tour was very informative and the guides were very enthusiastic about the history of San Juan and especially Bacardi. I was never bored, and the entire tour kept my attention.”

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8.Boriken Flavor: Roast Pork Hwy, Rum Tasting, Loiza Fritters

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · from $165

Start with hotel pickup and tropical fruit in La Placita de Santurce, then visit family-run kiosks in Los Piñones for Puerto Rican fritters, mofongo, roast pork, and possible rum tasting. You may help prepare alcapurrias or pastellios before relaxing at Luquillo Beach. Guides have included Sarah, Luis, Tanya, Yuma, and Steph.

“We did the tour that included the Ron de Barrelito rum distillery. It was fantastic. Our guide was Sarah. She was so nice and very knowledgeable. She gave us interesting facts and answered questions we had. All the food we had was delicioRead more”

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9.Rum, Cigars and Espadrilles in Old San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $149

Meet Alex or another Handmade The Brand® guide at 150 Calle de la Fortaleza for a small-group walk through Old San Juan. Taste several rums, sample local cigars, and finish with a lively espadrille-shop visit where a classic pair is included. You can upgrade to wedges or personalize your shoes for an added $79.90.

“Alex, Andrea and the rest of the beauties at Handmade Shop made this one of our most memorable experiences! From the time we arrived at the shop for the start of the tour, we were greeted with a welcome drink (Medellin beer) and a snaRead more”

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10.The Barrilito Rum Factory Experience Transportation Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $99

Ride from San Juan to Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón for a 45-minute guided visit to Ron del Barrilito, made here since 1880. See the original house, factory, and barrel rooms, then enjoy one cocktail. Transportation, fees, and a small group of up to 10 are included, but rum tasting classes are not.

“The driver to the tour was wonderful. He was engaging and answered many questions about his country. The history of the Barrilito company was interesting and we enjoyed our complimentary drink. Great tour guide. Well worth the time.”

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11.Intensive Old San Juan Opulent Coffee/Rum/Tastings Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $79

Join Professor Nat Tours for a 2.5-hour, small-group walk through Old San Juan. You’ll see San Juan Bay, the city gates, plazas, churches, and colorful streets while tasting Puerto Rican coffee, a seasonal fruit cocktail, and creating a small souvenir with a local artisan. Groups are capped at 10.

“Professor Nat really knows her stuff! We had a great tour around Old San Juan. We learned so much of the history and the present day with her. Not your typical history tour. This tour also included a stop for authentic Puerto Rican coffee anRead more”

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12.Old San Juan and Rum Factory Full-Day Tour: Minimum 8+ people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $135

Spend about four hours seeing Old San Juan by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot with a guide such as Yamile, then visit Ron del Barrilito at Hacienda Santa Ana in Bayamón. You’ll see historic buildings, enjoy lunch on your own, and finish with a heritage tour plus one premium rum cocktail. Groups range from 8 to 13 people.

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13.Rum Tasting: History, Tradition, Burgers and Mojitos!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $155

At Rustic Vibes Experience in Old San Juan, guide Gary leads you through five fruit-infused pitorro tastings, a classic mojito, the Sweet Vibes gourmet burger, and Puerto Rican sweets. You’ll hear about rum tradition and local culture in a group of up to 10, with time for questions and souvenir shopping.

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14.Old San Juan Private Tour with Barrilito Rum Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $250

Start at 318 C. Recinto Sur for a private Old San Juan tour covering the Capitol, San Cristóbal, El Morro, the cemetery, and La Fortaleza. Then visit Hacienda Santa Ana and Ron del Barrilito to see bottling, maceration, and barrels dating to 1952. Transportation, water, rum, and fees are included.

“This was one of the best tour ever. Guides were knowledgeable and provided interesting facts about the things we saw as well as perspective on events that have shaped the island.”

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