San Jose City Tour: Old-World Charm and Modern Vibrancy

Immerse yourself in the enchanting city of San Jose, Costa Rica on a small group cultural walking tour. Discover the blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy as knowledgeable guides transport you back in time. Book your tour today and let San Jose capture your heart!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército - Discover the profound significance of this square as a symbol of unity and resilience, where the echoes of Costa Rica’s rich history reverberate through time.
  • Parque Nacional - Our guide will lead you through the heart of the park, immersing you in the significance of the National…
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Fruit juice
  • Bottle of water during the tour
  • Small souvenir gift
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

As you traverse this captivating city, you’ll uncover a harmonious fusion of antique charm and contemporary vitality.
Our expert guides will direct you along the avenues, recounting enthralling stories and taking you on a journey through history. Engage yourself in the splendor of the National Theater, a genuine masterpiece that displays artistic…

Location
Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército
Avenida Central
Meet up will be in Plaza de la democracia, in this square we also have the national museum a yelow building, the tour guide will be waiting in front of this building. Our uniform is a white shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Susan
Nov 30, 2024
Perfect morning stroll through history - This was a super nice walking tour of downtown San José. Margi, the guide, gave detailed descriptions of the history of various landmarks, historical figures, the meaning of different parts of the national and metropolitan flags, an introduction to Costa Rican independence, the brief change of power experienced and many other significant historical sources of pride for the Costa Rican people. We walked leisurely through many parks, el theatre nacional, tasted fine coffee, and took a stroll through El mercado central. It was an illuminating tour. Margi enunciates very well and is easy to understand. Morning is best in late November as the weather was mild and little rain. Excellent tour.
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Dwaite4
Nov 23, 2024
A Tour and Guide Above and Beyond - Our tour guide, Enrique, was fantastic! His tour group this day was only the two of us - unusual. So we had plenty of time for both his presentation and for very easy, friendly, and accommodating conversation. We highly recommend!
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Florence_h
Oct 31, 2024
Wonderful afternoon in town - Very instructive visit around town. Excellent guide, excellent coffee, i shall repeat the experience with my future visiting guests.
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Andreal_c
Oct 28, 2024
Yoga retreat tour - Our guide, Enrique was a jewel. Knowledgeable, attentive, organized and super friendly. Our whole group of 8 women raved about him! Gracias Enrique!
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6ginac
Oct 25, 2024
Great tour! - We had an excellent tour guide and therefore we had a great tour! We got to ask questions and learn about the history, the culture, and politics. We got a sovereign and had a great cup of coffee all included. After the tour we were able to navigate back to the market and felt like we had a sense of where we were going.
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Mandi_h
Sep 26, 2024
Awesome - Enrique was an exceptional tour guide. It felt less like a tour and more like hanging with a friend in their home town. Lots of neat information and suggested places to eat and visit. He was so knowledgeable about the history and answered all our questions even about silly things like the types of flowers we saw. Highly recommend doing the tour if you are in SJ. Really was an awesome experience.
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912avivad
Sep 3, 2024
Great overview of downtown - We have been to Costa Rica before but this was our first time spending a few days in San Jose. Enrique was the best guide we could have had . His English was perfect. He is very knowledgeable about history, culture and politics. There wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer. Plus he’s one heck of a nice guy.
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Kelley_t
Aug 15, 2024
Excellent Tour Guide! - Absolutely fantastic tour experience! I’m thrilled I decided to join the San Jose tour. The guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly accommodating. He went above and beyond, patiently answering all my questions and even taking pictures for me. The tour was not only informative but also included delightful food samples that gave a real taste of the local cuisine. Every detail was meticulously handled, making the experience seamless and enjoyable. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate—it’s worth every minute!
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Stephen_m
Aug 11, 2024
Great way to appreciate the city - A great way to get an understanding of the history of Costa Rica and the importance of San Jose in it. Also helped us to get oriented. Really enjoyed the coffee experience
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Iyore_a
Nov 13, 2024
Cancelled tour last minute without any explanation or notice - The tour was cancelled without any notice. I went to the meeting spot, waited and no one showed up. I call Viator and was told the tour was canceled last minute due to the weather but the weather was gorgeous all day. It was a disappointment. Thankfully Viator said I’ll be refunded in a few days.
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