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“Very enjoyable tour. Our guide Oscar was knowledgable and outgoing. Recommended for anyone wanting an introductory taste of San Jose.”
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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“We enjoyed takin in the sites with Marcelo. He is a good guide and shared many details we did not know. The cocktails making and dinner were fun. We enjoyed sharing a taste of Costa Rica.”
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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“We enjoyed takin in the sites with Marcelo. He is a good guide and shared many details we did not know. The cocktails making and dinner were fun. We enjoyed sharing a taste 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“Esteban was a fantastic guide and my wife and I had a great experience. We enjoyed the personal attention and consideration provided and would recommend this to anyone looking to learn about San Jose and try authentic Costa Rican drinks and food.”
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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“Wonderful experience. To be immersed in the Costa Rican way of things…the culture was a unforgettable experience. I would definitely do it again.”
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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“Steven es un excelente guía, la explicación de la historia de Costa Rica es genial, el recorrido es muy grato, la muestra gastronómica delicia, realmente la experiencia es increíble vale la pena.”
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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“I had great time and tried various foods in this tour. Originally, we were supposed to visit Gold Museum. But the museum was closed due to unexpected emergency. The tour guide contacted his boss, so the boss as the 2nd tour guide, took us to…”
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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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