Capitán Jose Cruz here. A captain writing about rum, imagínate. Just across the bay from Old San Juan, Casa BACARDÍ in Cataño is one of the most visited attractions in Puerto Rico. It is part history museum, part working rum tasting room, with five tour formats depending on how deep you want to go. Here is what is on offer.
What Makes Casa BACARDÍ Different
BACARDÍ’s roots in Puerto Rico go back generations, and the visitor pavilion at Carretera 165 KM 6.2 in Cataño leans into that history: heritage exhibits, a historical film, and guided tastings that go from an introductory pour to a sample of aged rum straight from the barrel. It is a polished, air conditioned experience that works well as a half day stop, especially paired with Old San Juan.
Tour Options and Pricing
All tours require guests to be 18 or older. As of our last check (September 2026), pricing was:
Legacy Tour: $40 + tax, 50 minutes. Guided walk through the BACARDÍ heritage exhibits and historical film, a rum tasting, a welcome cocktail (Mojito, Daiquiri or Cuba Libre), plus pavilion and gift shop access.
The Maestro’s Walk: $80 + tax, 90 minutes. Warehouse access with a taste of rum straight from an aging barrel and a premium aged rum tasting. Closed toe shoes required.
Mixology Class: $80 + tax, 75 minutes. Hands on cocktail making (two drinks), plus a welcome cocktail and pavilion access.
Founder’s Experience: $125 + tax, 120 minutes. Private warehouse access, a guided tasting of four premium aged rums, and a private room in a small group capped at 15 people. Offered at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Closed toe shoes required.
90 Años al Ritmo de PR (tour in Spanish): $65 + tax, 45 minutes. Runs Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Closed toe shoes required.
Getting There
Casa BACARDÍ sits on the Cataño side of San Juan Bay. The most popular route from Old San Juan is the AquaExpreso ferry to Cataño, then a short taxi or rideshare to the pavilion. You can also drive and park on site if you are coming from elsewhere on the island. And since this is a rum tour: let someone else do the driving. My guide to taxi vs. Uber in Puerto Rico has the prices.
Is It Worth It?
With 6,919 reviews, a 4.3 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor and the number one spot among things to do in Cataño, Casa BACARDÍ is a reliably good half day stop. The Legacy Tour is the better fit if you are mainly there for the history and a taste. Prices and tour times are set by BACARDÍ and they do change, so double check before you book.
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Capitán Jose Cruz
Boat captain in Puerto Rico and the person behind ThingsToDoPR. I write these guides myself, as a local and a ciudadano who uses the same roads, beaches and guaguas you will. Yes, I also run boat trips and transportation, but informing you comes first. If the honest answer is to take the bus, that is what you will read here. ¡Nos vemos en el agua!
