Discover why Puerto Rico is known as the Rum Capital of the World on this tour to the beautiful Bacardi Distillery. Gain insight into the brand’s 19th-century beginnings and the origins behind some of today’s well-known cocktails. Cap off the day with leisure time and shopping in charming Old San Juan.

Following convenient pickup from your San Juan hotel, your driver will point out you on a brief scenic descriptive drive along the coast toward Cataño. Upon arrival at the “Cathedral of Rum,” head inside to get a closer look at high-tech fermentation vats and high-speed bottling equipment.

Board a trolley for a quick ride to the Bacardi family museum for even more history of the product and its landmark developments. The tour ends in the lofty, bat-like pavilion, designed to emulate the company’s logo. Here, you can try a tasting of fine rums from the Bacardi portfolio and learn how they’re used in cocktails such as the classic Cuba libre, daiquiri, and mojito.

Following the tour, your will be on the way to Old San Juan, where you embark on a leisure walk of the historic district. Stroll the cobblestone streets lined with pastel buildings and towering palms, stopping into quaint boutiques to purchase clothing, gifts, and souvenirs at your own expense after a few hours of leisure history you will be driven back to your hotel or stay in Old San Juan to further exploration.