San Jose

9 Best San Jose Food Tours

The eating routes through the capital: central market bites and sights, farm-to-table dinners with cocktail classes and the chorreada-and-coffee education every visitor needs. San Jose’s markets are the country’s pantry; eat there first.

1.San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

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★ 5.0

“Great value. Tried large variety of foods in market then back to Sloth Cafe for food. Very friendly leader with lots of information.”

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2.San Jose By Night tour Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

Explore San Jose by night with this engaging tour—markets, landmarks, a farm-to-table dinner, and cocktail class—all led by local guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was amazing! We walked and talked and he was very friendly and accommodating. Loved the experience in the city and seeing the busy market was interesting. The best part in my opinion was the dinner and making our own drinks and empanadas. Everything…”

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3.San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

Experience the vibrant flavors and culture of San Jose on this 4-hour by-night tour featuring a farm-to-table dinner, cocktail class, and city highlights.

★ 5.0

“Angel was lovely and informative and we had an amazing time! The cocktails were delicious and the food was aoooo good! Thank you, happy new year!”

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4.San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

Explore San Jose’s vibrant night scene with this 4-hour guided tour, visiting historic landmarks, enjoying local cuisine, and soaking in city views.

★ 4.5

“What a fantastic way to see this city. I really feel like I got a good overview of the city's highlights and history. Don't underestimate the food places on the itinerary. It was amazing. A truly memorable meal, representative of the local cuisine. Miguel was…”

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5.San Jose on Foot: Market Food Delights and City Sights Tour

Discover San Jose’s vibrant markets, historic sites, and local flavors on this small-group walking tour that combines food tastings with cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide and Viator worked hard to adapt to our needs. First she was able to wait for us because the traffic from our hotel was very bad in the morning. Then she was willing to change the tour order around . Mariana was…”

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6.San Jose City Tour and central Market with local food

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.

★ 4.5

“Pablo was exceptional! His knowledge base and easy going attitude made all the difference. He took his time showing us around and never once did we feel rushed. He even offered recommendations for night time activity for my wife and I to celebrate my birthday.”

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8.San Jose Guided City Tour: Architecture, Culture, Food and History

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.

★ 4.5

“Muy buen guia , muy buenos sus conocimientos y explicaciones. Buena selección del recorrido, recomendable para quienes visitan San Jose por primera vez.”

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