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.
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“Guide was very friendly, helpful. Felt like we got to see a good cross section of the city. I really liked the theater and cathedral. The fruit tasting and mini lunch at the end made it worth the trip. I would recommend it.”
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1,708 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $35.00by San Jose Urban Tours
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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“One of the best tours I have gone on while in Costa Rica. Andrea was such a friendly and informative guide. I enjoyed walking through the markets and listening to her teach us about Costa Rican herbal medicine and indigenous ingredients. The cooking class was…”
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516 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $49.00by San Jose Urban Tours
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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“Fun making 2 cocktails and empanadas, followed by a fabulous dinner with excellent sangria. Walked around central San Jose and saw some of the highlights of the city. Oscar did a great job sharing information about the history, culture and food of Costa Rica.”
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516 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $49.00by San Jose Urban Tours
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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“This tour was great! So much information and the guides were super knowledgeable about past and present information on the culture and city. There was a mid point stop and there were several options! The only thing was were close to tour guide but there…”
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237 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $80.03by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Latin America
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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“Malo was an amazing tour guide. His stories and knowledge made the entire day a joy with lots of fun and learning. He truly wanted us to experience San Jose and made sure that we got many different experiences.”
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231 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $96.24by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Latin America
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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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36 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $75.00by Steve Tours Costa Rica
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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.
★ 4.5“This was a great tour. We sampled a large variety of foods which were a meal in themselves. Our guide was really nice and knowledgeable. It was a perfect combination to go to the gold museum and see the downtown too. Costa Rica is wonderful…”
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26 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $65.00by San Jose Urban Tours
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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“The most memorable part was finalizing the tour in the Cafeoteca. Eric was very thorough and knowledgeable. My wife and I learned so much about San Jose. We’re leave more knowledgeable of the city, its places, and history. The only negative I have is that…”
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8 reviews3 hours 10 minutes (approx.)From $150.00by Faro Travel Costa Rica
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Explore Costa Rica’s first water museum with waterfalls, natural spring water, and organic food. A family-friendly adventure for water lovers and nature seekers.
★ 5.03 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $98.00by AWA Water Museum
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