San Juan: Old Town & Bacardi Rum Distillery Tour with Cocktail

Old San Juan's colonial streets lead straight to a rum distillery that's been making the same spirit for over 150 years.

You spend an hour exploring Old San Juan's colonial landmarks and fortress views, then drive to the Bacardi Rum Distillery for a 45-minute guided tour that includes a cocktail, a trolley ride, and a tasting of their reserve blend. Transport, entry, and one drink are all included. Additional cocktails are available to purchase on-site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Bacardi Rum Factory1h 30m · entry included
2. Old San Juan1h

Old San Juan and Bacardi Distillery Tour

• Arrive early at Plaza Colon
• Drive by San Felipe del Morro Fortress
• Drive by Ballaja Barracks and Capitol Building
• Explore Old San Juan historical sites
• Drive 20 minutes to Bacardi Rum Distillery
• Take Legacy Tour of Bacardi Distillery
• Watch movie at Bacardi Visitor Center
• Enjoy one cocktail at pavilion
• Taste Casa Bacardi Special Reserve
• Visit gift shop

The experience

The first thing that catches you is how narrow the streets get in Old San Juan: cobblestone alleys painted in faded pastels, and your guide pointing out San Felipe del Morro rising up on the water like something from a postcard you didn't expect to see in person. You drive past the Ballaja Barracks and the Capitol Building, and the whole colonial grid starts to make sense: this is where Puerto Rico's history actually lives, not in a museum. That's the first hour, and it moves at a pace where you're not rushing through but not lingering either.

Then comes the twenty-minute drive out to the Bacardi Rum Distillery, and honestly, the facility is bigger than most people imagine, not a small craft operation but a full-scale production plant that's been running since 1862. The Legacy Tour runs forty-five minutes and covers the family history, the craftsmanship behind the blend, and you get a trolley ride through parts of the grounds. There's a movie at the visitor center, a tasting of Casa Bacardi Special Reserve, and one cocktail waiting for you at the pavilion. The gift shop is there if you want to take a bottle home, but nobody's pushing it.

You meet at Plaza Colon in Old San Juan and need to arrive fifteen minutes early for check-in. The whole day is about two and a half hours of actual movement: an hour in the old town, an hour to an hour and a half at the distillery. If Bacardi isn't available for some reason (rare, but it happens), they swap in Barrilito Rum Distillery instead, and if that doesn't work for you, you get a full refund. You have to be eighteen or older, and the vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters in San Juan heat.

What’s included

Air-conditioned vehicle transport between Old San Juan and the Bacardi Rum Distillery, a guided historical tour of Old San Juan's landmarks including San Felipe del Morro and the Capitol Building, admission to the distillery, the 45-minute Legacy Tour with a trolley ride through the grounds, a movie at the visitor center, a tasting of Casa Bacardi Special Reserve, one cocktail at the pavilion, bottled water, and access to the gift shop. Additional cocktails can be purchased separately.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDepartures at 11:30 and 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours2 Puerto Rico

Is this one for you?A solid choice if you want both Old San Juan's colonial history and a working distillery in one outing without arranging your own transport or paying separate entry fees. The pace is steady but not rushed, and the drive between stops gives you time to absorb what you've seen.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start?

The tour meets at Plaza Colon in Old San Juan. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Specific departure times depend on your booking.

Is the Bacardi distillery tour included?

Yes. Entry to the distillery, the 45-minute Legacy Tour, one cocktail, and a tasting of Casa Bacardi Special Reserve are all included.

What if Bacardi Rum Distillery is closed?

The tour replaces it with Barrilito Rum Distillery. If you're not interested in the alternative, you can cancel for a full refund.

How long is the whole tour?

About two and a half hours total: roughly one hour in Old San Juan and one to one and a half hours at the distillery.

Do I have to be a certain age?

Yes, you must be 18 or older to participate, since the tour includes rum tasting and a cocktail.

Is transportation included?

Yes. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and takes you between Old San Juan and the distillery.

Can I buy extra drinks at the distillery?

Yes. One cocktail is included, but you can purchase additional cocktails at the pavilion.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The distillery includes a trolley ride as part of the Legacy Tour, which reduces walking.