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Established in 1862, Casa Bacardi, also known as the Cathedral of Rum, is the largest rum distillery in the world.  Visiting Casa Bacardi is one of the best places to visit in Puerto Rico , offering visitors a variety of experiences sure to change the way you taste rum.  The distillery is located on the historic San Juan Bay right across from Old San Juan, located in the municipality of Cataño, about a 30-minute drive from the capital city of San Juan.   The gift shop is one of the highlights of the experience, you can purchase rums exclusively sold there.   

Tours to Casa Bacardi Distillery

Rum tasting tour.

Learn how to taste rum the right way and become a rum maestro! In this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to taste BACARDÍ’s premium rums, accompanied by a chocolate pairing.  You will also learn about the history of the world’s most-awarded rum .

Duration of Tour: 75 minutes.

The cost for the class is $75.00 plus tax and includes:

• One welcome cocktail at the Pavilion
• A trolley ride around the site
• Learn about the history of our rum while visiting the Bacardi Family Museum
• Sample four premium rums paired with locally made artisanal chocolate.
• Gift Shop access

Tasting times are 10:00 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m.

Mixology Class at Casa Bacardi

In this fun and interactive class, you will learn how to create the perfect Mojito and Shaken Piña Colada while learning about the history of these cocktails and some cool bar tricks and skills!

Duration of Tour:   75 minutes.

• One welcome cocktail at the Pavilion  
• A trolley ride around the site 
• Learn about the history of our rum while visiting the Bacardi  Family Museum
• Learn how to make your Mojito & hand-shaken Piña Colada BACARDÍ style!

Class times:  10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m.

Legacy Tour  at Casa Bacardi

Travel through time at the Casa BACARDÍ Legacy Tour! Discover the Bacardi family heritage and become part of our legacy by getting to know the World’s Most-Aawarded Premium Rum .  Enjoy craft cocktails at our iconic Pavilion and live the unforgettable experience of tasting the exclusive Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve, not found anywhere else in the World.

Duration of Tour: 45 minutes.

The cost for the class is $30.00 plus tax and includes:

• Movie at the Bacardi Visitor Center
• Taste of the Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve at the Havana bar

Tour times  are 11:15 a.m. | 12:15 p.m. | 1:15 p.m. | 2:15 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. | 4:15 p.m.

Getting to Bacardi Distillery

Driving there: If you have a rental car and prefer to drive, take PR-22 west out of San Juan for about 3 miles to the Cantaño exit, Road 165.  Drive approximately 2 more miles (you’ll see the plant in the distance off to the right) and turn right at the Intersection with Road 888, at the Bay View Industrial Park in Cantaño.  Turn left at the Bacardi entrance and continue for approximately 1/2 mile to the visitor parking lot.

Taxis to Casa Bacardi Rum Distillery:   There are plenty of taxis in the tourist areas of San Juan, it is about a 25-minute ride.  Always ask the price and agree upon it before getting into the taxi. 

Ferry from Old San Juan –  You may take the ferry from Old San Juan to Cataño, it is a small ferry boat mostly used by business commuters and is low cost.  After arriving in Cataño, there should be taxi drivers at the ferry terminal that will take you to Casa Bacardi.  Be advised that at times the ferry may be late or unreliable depending on weather, boat mechanical conditions, and availability.  We recommend you buy the tickets in advance and arrive at least an hour in advance, so you can double-check if the ferry is running on time, if you encounter any issues, you will still have the option to take a taxi to Casa Bacardi.  We recommend you take a taxi to avoid any inconvenience.   More information on the Cataño / Old San Juan ferry

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The Bacardi Distillery Tour in Puerto Rico

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You don't need to be a fan of rum to enjoy touring Casa Bacardi in Puerto Rico , the largest rum distillery in the world . With three tour options, you can learn all about the history of the Bacardi family, learn how to taste rum, and even take a cocktail-making class.

Bacardi History

Bacardi has been conducting tours since 1962, an almost 50-year tradition of showing visitors their factory. Bacardi's founder was Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, a Spaniard who emigrated to Cuba in 1830. He and brother José learned to filter rum through charcoal to remove impurities and age it in oak barrels to give it its smoothness.

Facundo's son, Emilio, was a politician, author, and eventually the mayor of Santiago de Cuba, but it was his brother-in-law, Enrique Schueg, who was the architect of Bacardi's international growth. Schueg began rum production in Puerto Rico in the 1930s.

Today, Bacardi continues to be a family business, now in its fifth generation. They continue to be, as Enrique labeled the spirit, "The Kings of Rum."

The Showroom and Secrets

Perhaps the most entertaining part of the tour is the interactive exhibit room where you'll find a recreation of Bacardi's first distillery, heirlooms, and photos from the past, and rum displays that let you sniff your way through different varieties and blends of the spirit.

You'll also learn some of the steps that go into making rum: the two types of fermentation, the best types of rum for sipping vs. mixing, and even what Bacardi does with the byproducts of rum production.

How to Book a Tour

There are many tour companies that sell tours to Casa Bacardi and for cruisers in San Juan for the day, this is one of the most popular excursions. Note that if there is a cruise ship in town the day you intend to visit the distillery, you might be run into some crowds. Many tour companies will also combine the distillery visit with a day tour of the city, so that could be a good option if you're short on time.

It's also possible to book directly on the Bacardi website , where you'll have the choice of three different tour types.

• The Historical Tour is a 45 minute tour of the visitor center and includes a welcome cocktail at the Bat Bar. This is the most basic tour and best for those who are just looking for quick look-see at Casa Bacardi.
• The Rum Tasting Tour lasts 75 minutes and includes a welcome cocktail and a guided tasting of six different kinds of rum.
• The Mixology Class includes a welcome cocktail, plus the three cocktails you will learn how to make yourself in the class. The class lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Bottle Your Own Bacardi

Casa Bacardi also offers the opportunity to purchase and bottle your own bottle of rum with a personal engraving. The experience includes a bottle of Bacardi's Special Reserve Rum, which can only be purchased at the Puerto Rico distillery, a nice box to store your bottle, and a photo of you and your bottle in front of the barrel you poured it from. The most fun part is sealing the bottle with Bacardi's signature red wax.

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Casa Bacardi Rum Tour in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted By: Julie Henning February 26, 2024

Touring a rum distillery is a popular, fun, and authentic experience for tourists visiting Puerto Rico. A key export with a rich cultural history dating back centuries to the time of colonial sugarcane plantations, if you consume rum in your cocktail, chances are it originated somewhere on the island. One of the largest producers of rum in terms of sales volume and brand recognition, Bacardí, is headquartered approximately 20 minutes from the historic La Perla district in downtown San Juan.

Open to the public for tours, we recently visited Casa Bacardí to learn more about the delicious liquor that inspired the creation of so many tropical drinks.

Bacardí, Rum Tasting Tour: What to Expect

Upon arriving at Casa Bacardí, guests check in at the outdoor Pavilion and are given a token to be redeemed for a welcome cocktail. Leave time to wander the grounds, take photos, enjoy your drink, order food from the cafe, and use the restrooms.

Check in at the Pavilion and enjoy a welcome cocktail.

At your designated tour time, your guide will direct you to board an open-air trolley. For the next thirty minutes (or so), you’ll learn about the history of rum across the Carribbean and the growth of the Bacardí empire in San Juan. On this tour, guests stay in the trolley as it passes by many of the buildings and structures on the campus.

Buildings on the Bacardí Tour

Up next, guests step off the trolley and into this building which houses both the Bacardí Store and tasting rooms. The second half of the tour involves guided instruction on tasting six different types of Bacardí rum paired with a gourmet chocolate. Exiting through the store presents you with the opportunity to purchase both rum and other branded souvenirs.

Bicardi store and tasting room building.

A 75-minute guided tour offered in English and available for adults 18* and older, the Bacardí rum tasting tour runs $80/person. Reservations are both recommended and required.

* The legal drinking age in Puerto Rico is 18.

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Bacardi Rum Distillery and Old San Juan Tour

• Hear insightful commentary from your guide
• Learn about rum production at the Bacardi distillery
• Have time to browse, take photos, and shop in Old San Juan
• Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off provided
• See itinerary
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (within the San Juan area)
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• 1 handcrafted Bacardi Rum cocktail
• Driving tour of Old San Juan
• Entry/Admission - Casa Bacardi Puerto Rico
• Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
• Additional alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Complimentary pickup and drop-off in selected areas of San Juan (Old San Juan, Miramar, Condado Ocean park and Isla Verde locations). Exact pick up time will be provided the day prior to the tour.
• Panamerican Pier
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infant seats available
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Minimum of 3 persons required in order for tour to take place. There is a possibility of cancellation after receiving confirmation if minimum is not met. In the event of this happening alternate dates or tours will be offered, or full refund.
• At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
• Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Transportation for persons staying outside of San Juan can be provided at an additional cost, please call us for a quote
• Most travelers can participate
• Children under the age of 6 must use protective seats. Complimentary car seats and booster sets available, must be requested at moment of confirming reservation. Same day requests will not be accepted.
• Please travel light and only bring the necessary to the tour. Leave behind electronic devices, any important documentation like passport, large sums of cash or credit cards. Cell phones should have waterproof case. Bespoke Lifestyle Management will not be responsible for lost or stolen belongings.
• Traffic in San Juan can be congested. Alternate routes are used whenever possible. Order of stops may vary depending on traffic or other conditions.
• Children under the age of 5 are free of charge, BUT MUST be notified on reservation in order to secure their seat.
• Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. Bus will only wait 5 minutes per pick up stop.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll get picked up See departure details
• 1 Casa Bacardi Puerto Rico Stop: 3 hours - Admission included See details
• 2 Old San Juan Stop: 2 hours See details
• You'll return to the starting point

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Bacardi rum factory & old san juan forts.

San Juan Bacardi Rum Factory Tour Price:

A minimum of 4 passengers per reservation is required

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5 to 8 passengers

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The Bacardi Rum Factory & Old San Juan Forts Tour combines two incredible sightseeing tours of San Juan into one.

An incredible journey into Puerto Rican history, and culture for Rum Lovers and History buffs alike.

First, you will tour the largest rum distillery in the world where you will learn the process used to produce this famous rum and the colorful history of Bacardi Rum.

Next, experience Old San Juan and journey back in time by walking through Fort San Cristobal and visiting the grounds of Fort San Felipe Del Morro, learning the history and legends surrounding these famous structures.

The tour starts at the Bacardi Distillery in their state-of-the-art theater, where you will be shown a short film explaining the history of Bacardi since its inception in Cuba.

Then, experience firsthand, how the first Bacardi Distillery operated and learn the process that converts sugar cane into Rum.

View Bacardi family heirlooms and other interesting artifacts that tell a story of the rich Caribbean history.

Bacardi has put together an interactive room where you will be able to inhale your way through different varieties and blends of Bacardi, accompanied by the introduction of a wide range of products Bacardi has to offer.

Don’t miss out on your chance to taste the flavors of Puerto Rico with your rum samples during this tour, the Bacardi bartenders blend incredible Rum delights for your

Following the visit to Bacardi, you will be taken to the Old City of San Juan. You will drive past Luis Munoz Riviera Park, along the scenic Atlantic Ocean drive towards the State Capital building, the National Guard building, and other cultural sites.

The Atlantic Ocean drive, with its breathtaking views, will lead you to your one-hour San Cristobal Guided Fort tour.

Next, you will visit the San Cristobal fort ( Castillo De San Cristobal) which is the largest fortification built by the Spanish in the New World!

Here you will experience how this fortress operated centuries ago, from the living quarters, ammunition rooms, cisterns, tunnels, garitas, and more.

Fort San Felipe Del Morro is next on the list, the oldest Spanish fort in the New World. El Morrow Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you will spend some leisure time visiting the grounds of the Fort on a self-guided tour.

During this time, you will have the opportunity to also visit the Santa Maria Magdalena de Pazzi cemetery which is one of the island’s most famous landmarks.

This tour is also available Pre or Post Cruise. Your luggage will be stored inside the bus during your tour and you will be dropped off at the airport following the tour.

You may also choose these two options:

Option #1 — Bacardi tasting tour by appointment only $33us – extra PP

Bacardi now offers a tasting tour for those who want to taste different styles of rum from simple Bacardi Carta Blanca (white rum) to their famous Bacardi Rum especial Reserva hand Bottled and only sold at the Bacardi factory.

Option #3 — Beach stop included in the price of the tour

Spend the day unwinding by the clear aquamarine waters of San Juan while soaking in the Caribbean sun. With beautiful coasts and good vibes, let us give you a taste of paradise.

This Island Marketing Puerto Rico Exclusive Beach Stop offers you the opportunity to relax in splendor as you spend a day on a glorious beach within close proximity to San Juan.

Experience the true flavors of Puerto Rico while you enjoy a local meal and some tropical drinks like the famous Pina Colada or  Rum Punch.

Ask the waiter to bring you Puerto Rico’s famous Mofongo, or fresh fish served right on the beach, to really experience what it means to eat like a Puerto Rican.

Excursion Highlights

• Round Trip Transport from the port, Resort or Airport.
• Visit the Bacardi Museum, Exhibit rooms and shop.
• Tour of Castillo De San Cristobal (Fort San Cristobal), Entrance fee included.
• One free ticket for drinks at Bacardi for adult 18 years and up. ( ID required)
• Stops at various historical sites for photo ops.
• Optional: Self Guided Tour of San Felipe Fort.
• Optional: Visit the our exclusive Beach Club following the Bacardi Tour instead of the Forts
• Optional Time for shopping or lunch at the end of the tour.
• This tour is available Pre and Post Cruise with an Airport Drop off or pick up.

For Cruise arrivals, due to Ship regulations, all passengers must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to tour on their own.

Please Note

The minimum age for this tour is 3yrs of age.

Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access in our vehicles.

This tour requires a moderate fitness level. Walking is required and there are stairs throughout the tour.

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Treat yourself to a fascinating guided tour of the “Cathedral of Rum” at Casa Bacardí . Located on the outskirts of Cataño, this popular tourist attraction is home to the world’s largest Bacardí distillery. The Bacardi Tour offers visitors a chance to explore and discover the process of rum making.

You’ll see everything, from the vast fermentation vats to the high-speed bottling machinery at work, as you tour the grounds where over 100,000 liters of rum are produced every single day. Then you’ll board a trolley to Casa Bacardí’s family museum where you’ll learn about their history, how the rum is made, as well as see examples of the very first Bacardí bottles. The distillery portion of the Bacardi Tour ends at the lofty, waterfront Bat Bar Pavilion, which can been seen from across the bay from Old San Juan. You’ll be able to enjoy the views while sampling the world-famous rum or purchase souvenirs or a variety of Bacardi products at the gift shop.

Next, we’ll take you on a guided tour strolling the streets of Old San Juan with visits to Princesa’s Pathway, San Juan Cathedral, residential areas and Governor’s Palace (not inside the palace), Capilla de Cristo, as well as the narrowest house in the world. The portion of the excursion also allows for walking time to visit restaurants and shops.

Tour time is approximately 5 hours and we’ll return you to you hotel or resort.

Tour Details

Tour length.

Approximately 5 Hours

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes and walking shoes, sunscreen/sunglasses/hat, and spending money for purchasing souvenirs

What's Included

Entrance fee Complimentary rum drinks Hotel/resort pick-up and drop-off

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Printed on 04 May 2024 from PuertoRicoDayTrips.com

Bacardi Rum Factory Legacy Tour

5/22- Bacardi has restarted their tours by reservation only.

If you are a rum fan, you must a trip to Bacardi Rum Distillery to do the Legacy tour . This tour is more of a tour about Bacardi and how they make rum at the factory, but not a factory tour. But it is generally entertaining.

Two things before we start:

• – it is freezing inside the tour building – I was happy to have a sweater with me!
• – bring the e-mail addresses of friends so you can send them a video e-card from the tour.

This is a run down of the tour: When we got to the Bacardi gate, we said we wanted to take the tour and the guard gives you directions to the parking area.

After parking, we walked into an open-air pavilion — with the bar and chairs and tables set up. We stopped at the desk to the left and checked in for the tour we wanted. They gave us a Bacardi “coin” that you can keep or trade in at the bar to fill your glass with a welcome drink. (Cuba Libre, Daquari, or Bacardi Sunrise.) We got there early to have or drink before the tour, but no drinks are allowed on the tour, so drink fast — or wait and have the drinks after the tour.

Our tour was called ontime The tram driver talks a little about the company and the buildings and sculptures you see on the way to the tour building. It is not the actual factory, just a tour building. The tour is 45 mins of a glitzy, informative, entertaining and delicious commercial for Bacardi.

They start with some history of sugar cane in the Caribbean and the origins of rum making. Then there is a nice movie about the Bacardi family history, and the Bacardi rum making process. I love the music in that movie!

Next you go into a reproduction of the original factory and the guide tells you how the rum was made and shows you how it is stored in burned oak barrels. Then you can look at all sorts of old Bacardi family memorabilia – pictures, original bottles, documents and a section to smell the types of rums.

Then you go into a "bar" where they tell you how to make a few drinks, what Bacardi rums are available and how to use them. And then a sample of Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve, a fine aged rum that is only available at the factory gift shop.

Then onto a neat section where they display all sorts of old Bacardi drink ads from magazines from the 1940’s to today – kind of cool!

Then right into the gift shop, where they have lot of Bacardi merchandise and some rums that are not available elsewhere. They also have computers available so you can send out a video e-card to friends at home. We made complete fools of ourselves and sent it out so everyone could get a chuckle!. At the end, we walked back to the starting visitors center.

All in all the tour takes about 45 mins and then we chilled out with the drinks for about another half hour, so it is a nice way to spend a half day. No pictures are allowed in some of the inside portion of the tour, but one can have your picture in front of Casa Bacardi! And there is a lovely view of El Morro fort across the water from here.

The Legacy tour is available in English only. By reservation (online) only. Must be 18 years and up allowed. I believe the whole ting is handicapped accessible- contact Bacardi to make sure.

The Legacy tour, which includes the tour, a welcome drink and a taste of the Casa BACARDÍ Special Reserve costs $30. Other tours are available $75 Mixology , $75 Rum Tasting. You can buy tickets online. .

The tours are available 7 days a week. Closed on the Big holidays- 3 Kings Day (1/6), Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day

Allow 2 – 3 hours.

phone: 787-788-1500

website: www.casabacardi.org

Drink responsibly and Don’t Drink and Drive. Uber is available!

Directions from San Juan – By car, get out of San Juan, go on Rt 18 until Highway 22 W, get off at the exit for Catano / Road 165. There is a little brown Bacardi sign. Take Road 165 until km 2.6 – follow the brown Bacardi signs. The Bacardi factory is visible on the right side just before the exit. You can also turn right at the light at Int 888 (it is in an industrial park area).

From Old San Juan – Take the ferry from Pier 2 to Catano , for $0.50 pp, each way. When you arrive in Catano, go to the right for a taxi to the factory for about $5.00 pp each way (or get an Uber).

It should be about 20 min drive from the San Juan area.

You may be able to get some of the rum cheaper at the Duty Free store in the airport.

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• AquExpreso / ferry terminal / Pier 2
• AquExpreso / Catano ferry terminal
• Bacardi Rum Distillery

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