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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you stroll through the streets with a knowledgeable local guide. Get to know the city through its markets and coffee history, ending at Mercado Central (Central Market) where you’ll taste an ice cream and sample some tasty food. Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.
What's included
Enjoy artisan ice cream
Take a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables
Discover colourful markets: Mercado El Registro and Central Market
See a side of San Jose known only by locals with a Local English speaking guide
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Savor several tasty seasonal samplings and sample local drink (Fresco)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drinks
What to expect
10m
We will meet in front of the National Theatre, one of the most beautiful buildings in Costa Rica with great importance to the cultural and historical aspect of the country.
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar
Pass by
Right in the heart of San José, you will hear all about a famous costarican tenor Manuel Salazar Zúñiga known as Melico Salazar.
Pass by
Passing by and getting know the history of the Cathedral just can`t be missed.
1h 30m
From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant market Mercado El Registro, tasting local fresh fruits while learning about the agricultural history of the area.
Central Market (Mercado Central)
30m
Your San Jose market tour continues along local roads towards the Central Market. Seeing the diverse sites of these markets will help you get to know the country and its rich history.
Correos de Costa Rica
Pass by
Central Post anSan José. This architectural gem has been an iconic part of our capital's urban landscape since its inauguration in October 1917. To this day, the Central Post and Telegraph Building has faithfully witnessed Costa Rica's evolution into a free, independent, and democratic nation.d Telegraph Building
Pass by
We will pass by the Steinvorth Building that is considered one of the main architectural jewels of the Costa Rican capital, where the European aesthetic current of that time is combined with the nascent architectural modernity that prevailed in the cities of North America. It is considered an architectural heritage of the country since 1999. Here you will have a chance to sip a coffee or a beer.
Pass by
We will end our tour at Plaza de la Cultura that is close to the main National Theater of Costa Rica.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Front entrance of the National Theatre, Avenida 2, calle1, Catedral, San José, Costa Rica
End point
Plaza de la Cultura, Av. Central, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a child friendly Tour.
This Tour can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
