San Jose City Walking Tour: Explore Costa Rica's Capital's Hidden Jewels on Foot
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San José
Discover the hidden jewels of San José, Costa Rica's capital, on a walking tour. Explore the vibrant city's landmarks, parks, and boulevards, and indulge in the local gastronomic scene.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Theater of Costa Rica - That is our meeting point and the city gateway into Costa Rican culture. Learn about the link between coffee production and the most important cultural centre in the country.
  • Jade Museum - Discover the Costa Rican indigenous legacy through the largest collection in The Americas. We will enter the lobby where you get a good glimpse of what the museum has to offer.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Despite being Costa Rica’s capital and the busiest city in the country, San José’s main landmarks and hoods can be explored on foot.

Indeed, as ‘Josefinos’(a folk from SJ), we must say this is the best way to discover the city’s hidden jewels and interesting details that one might overlook otherwise. ‘Chepe’ as many refer to the capital, is a vibrant and eclectic hub with a rich history and a local scene that is in constant change.

During this tour, we will cover the downtown central area, its parks, plazas and boulevards, all while walking leisurely towards an up-scale classic ‘barrio’ that has been turned into a gastronomic go-to area, where you will certainly have the chance to satisfy your cravings.

This tour is great for first-time visitors, history buffs, or simply anyone who wants to have a good time and make the most of it in San José :)

Location
National Theater of Costa Rica
Calle 5
We will meet in front of the main entrance of the National Theatre, we will have a sign with your name (lead traveler).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Glen_h
Jul 24, 2023
Fabulous Walking Tour - This is a great tour to get to know the City of San Jose, and the interesting facts about Costa Rica! Our host Jorge was extremely knowledgeable about history, culture and natural sciences. He was happy to field the many questions we had. We walked from downtown into many neighborhoods with interesting architecture and beautiful parks. Jorge was really attuned to going at the pace we wanted, and was so friendly. If you are new to San Jose, do yourself a favor and book this tour.
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Vwbaker
Jan 21, 2021
Laughter through Learning - We loved loved this tour from start to finish. Even with covid restrictions, Jorge found limited entry museums for us to visit and explore. He was knowledgeable of the city's history as well as, the country's. We found the political and military history quite compelling. Ended our day in a trendy, up and coming neighborhood that was perfect for a late lunch and libations. Definitely recommend for anyone who appreciates small, personal tours.
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Stephen_v
Feb 12, 2024
Our guide cancelled the... - Our guide cancelled the tour two hours before the scheduled time leaving us unable to reschedule. I tried calling the company several times and they never answered. We were in town for the day and our trip was ruined by a tour guide who was a no-show.
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