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“San Jose isn't a tourist city so this tour is a good way to get orientated. The food stops were varied and gave a sense of the place. The stop at the coffee shop was particularly good with local food and chance to make a…”
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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“Really great event, Angel was excellent looking after us, food and cooking was a great experience - would recommend”
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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“After an hour of a great city walk filled with Costa Rica history, we moved on to learning how to make cocktails and empanadas—delicious and entertaining. PS: Excellent experience… just don’t plan on driving afterward unless your car also knows how to make cocktails 😄🍹”
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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“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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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“Excellent walking tour around San Jose Central and fun food stops at Mercado Central! Informative history about all of the historical buildings”
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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“This was an amazing tour ! I highly recommended we were a family of 3 traveling from the United States. We felt safe with the guide he showed us many sights in San Jose ! We had great fruits, empanadas and coffee. He was very…”
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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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