Self Guided Audio Walking Tour of San Jose Highlights

5.0 (6 reviews) San Jose, Costa Rica
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Duration1h 30m - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Every guide in San José will tell you coffee paid for the National Theatre. The records tell a different story, and that is only one surprise on this self-guided walking tour of San José.

There is no guide and no group. You follow the story on your phone in the Tourific app. From the fortress where Costa Rica gave up its army to the square where, so the story goes, a general ordered his own firing squad to shoot, each stop is a story told where it happened.

Everything plays offline, so you can stop for gallo pinto or step into a Museum, then carry on.
Ideal for a first afternoon in the capital, before you head off to the volcanoes and the coast. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.

What's included

  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” for tour access instructions.
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Any physical devices or headphones
  • Human tour guide at location
  • Any museum entry tickets

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Start by getting an overview of the city's history, learn about the significance of this square and hear about two famous museums that are just off this square
  2. Parque Nacional Park
    20m
    Hear the story behind the National monument and view two unique buildings in the neighborhood
  3. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
    Pass by
    Compare the coffee legend with the real bill, then spot what an Italian painter got wrong
  4. Pass by
    Learn what sets this museum apart from others
  5. Central Market (Mercado Central)
    15m
    End near a bustling market where you can eat or shop. Note that it is closed on Sundays.
  6. 10m
    Pause in a park whose name scandalised the city, then follow teachers marching on a newspaper
  7. 5m
    Search nearby for a small bronze girl who disappeared from her pedestal one July night
  8. 10m
    Encounter nine bronze farmers on a corner where a grand palace vanished without a convincing reason

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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