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“It was a great way to see downtown sites and guide Marcelo was great !! He gave a lot of interesting information and specific pointers”
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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“great way to start off our trip to CR. food was great, guide was even better. an authentic experience”
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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“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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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“It was a wonderful tour. I learned a lot about Costa Rica, San Jose and its different neighborhods, the food culture and got to see some cool street art along the way! Muchas gracias!”
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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“This tour was such a highlight of our trip! Not only was it incredibly fun, but it was also packed with fascinating insights about San Jose’s culture and cuisine. Our guide was amazing—he went above and beyond to tailor the experience for us, especially with…”
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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“I learn more a oud Costa Rica through the food. Visiting the Markets has been the highlight of my time here in San José. I enjoyed our guide and highly recommend this tour.”
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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“Nice guide Ernesto, knows a lot. Very interesting and informative. The entry fee for the Gold museum is included.”
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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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