San Jose
The capital itself, walked properly: the gold museum and national theater downtown and the urban nature walks that find sloths inside city parks. San Jose hides wildlife in plain sight; the guides carry binoculars for a reason.
Discover San Jose’s authentic flavors and sights on this 3.5-hour walking tour, exploring markets, landmarks, and tasting Costa Rican treats with a friendly guide.
Most Popular“This was a great way to explore San Jose and really enjoyed all the 'bites' along the way - from the fresh local fruits and ice cream to the handmade tamales and coffee. Particularly enjoyed getting hands on with the empanadas. Our guide Daniel was…”
Discover San Jose’s urban wildlife on this 2.5-hour walking tour led by a local biologist, spotting sloths, birds, and exotic plants in a city campus setting.
“Great tour - saw 4 sloths great plants and birds. Great guide and group from all over the world. Would definately, recommend to all.”
Discover San Jose’s highlights on this engaging 5-hour combo bus and walking tour, featuring iconic landmarks, local markets, and cultural insights for $78.
“A great option for exploring and learning about the most important museums and sites in San Jose. It is very importante to mention and recognized the profesionalism, kindness and knowledge of Enrique, the tour guide, and Celso, the van driver.”
Discover San Jose’s highlights on this engaging 3-hour small group walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides to explore history, culture, and local flavors.
“I had an amazing time with the tour guide, very friendly and helpful, knowledgeable, wonderful food just a wonderful tour…..”
Discover San Jose’s highlights on this guided 4-5 hour tour, featuring cultural sites, a local lunch, and all transport included for a great city introduction.
“Great baseline of culture, history, and governance. Ronnie was a great ambassador for Costa Rica and it was a pleasure getting to know the country and him a bit better.”
Discover San Jose's highlights on a private tour including museums, a historic theater, local markets, and a delicious Costa Rican lunch—perfect for first-timers.
“National museum and theater Excellent guide Very knowledgable and personable.enjoyed lunch. Good pace for day”
Discover San Jose's vibrant art scene on this 2-hour small-group walking tour, exploring galleries, graffiti, and local culture for just $35.
“This was an incredible experience, well crafted from beginning to end. Angel and Oscar were a lot of fun and offered a lot of information. Both the drinks and the food was so delicious, as well.There isn’t much time in Central Market, so allow another…”
Discover San Jose’s highlights with a 2.5-hour guided tour exploring museums, parks, and the vibrant central market, capped with local food and coffee samples.
“I originally booked the "San Jose City & Central Market with Local Food" tour expecting to join a group, but it turned into a private tour with just me and the guide, Pablo. Pablo was incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable, making the experience both enjoyable…”
Discover San Jose through a 5-hour walking tour offering vibrant markets, cultural sights, and authentic Costa Rican cuisine—perfect for foodies and culture lovers.
“Glad we opted to go on a guided tour in San Jose as this isn’t a city that has many tourists. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the people we met at the food stalls were very friendly. We enjoyed tasting different fruits from this…”
Explore San Jose with this 2-3 hour guided tour featuring coffee, chocolate tastings, and authentic Costa Rican cuisine—perfect for food lovers and culture seekers.
“My coworker and I had the most amazing tour with Ivannia. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. What a great way to see San Jose and learn, culture, history and experience real cacao, coffee, cacique and bites. Would definitely book another tour here. They really…”
Discover San Jose’s highlights on a 3-hour guided walking tour that explores historic sites, stunning architecture, and vibrant local culture for just $39.50.
“This tour was such a surprise treat! We had a few hours to spare in San Jose the night before our flight and decided to book this tour after previously hearing San Jose had very little to offer from other travelers. It's a shame those…”
Discover San Jose with a 3.5-hour guided walking tour including visits to historic landmarks and a traditional Costa Rican lunch, led by passionate local guides.
“It was just myself and three of my friends on this tour. Mariana, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and shared a lot of the history of Costa Rica. San Jose is no New York, London or Paris, so do not expect to…”
Discover San Jose's highlights on this 4-5 hour guided evening tour, including key sights, a local dinner, and hotel pickup for a relaxed city intro.
“This tour was excellent. I ended up being the only tourist on the tour which was fine with me. Oscar was the tour guide and he was great! He was very professional and accommodating. He offered to take me to the grocery store if I…”
Discover San Jose’s architecture, culture, and history on this 3-hour guided walking tour featuring key landmarks, authentic local insights, and a Costa Rican lunch.
“Muy buen guia , muy buenos sus conocimientos y explicaciones. Buena selección del recorrido, recomendable para quienes visitan San Jose por primera vez.”
Discover San José’s highlights with this comprehensive private tour, blending history, culture, and iconic sights for an authentic Costa Rican experience.
“Our tour guide (Fernando) was excellent. We learnt a lot about the city and its history. The problem was that the tour description included tickets at places visited and lunch. However, our guide was surprised to hear that because he was Read more”
Volcano craters, coffee haciendas and the whole country within a day trip.