San Jose City Tour: Old-World Charm and Modern Vibrancy

Immerse yourself in the enchanting city of San Jose, Costa Rica on a small group cultural walking tour. Discover the blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy as knowledgeable guides transport you back in time. Book your tour today and let San Jose capture your heart!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército - Discover the profound significance of this square as a symbol of unity and resilience, where the echoes of Costa Rica’s rich history reverberate through time.
  • Parque Nacional - Our guide will lead you through the heart of the park, immersing you in the significance of the National…
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Fruit juice
  • Bottle of water during the tour
  • Small souvenir gift
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

As you traverse this captivating city, you’ll uncover a harmonious fusion of antique charm and contemporary vitality.
Our expert guides will direct you along the avenues, recounting enthralling stories and taking you on a journey through history. Engage yourself in the splendor of the National Theater, a genuine masterpiece that displays artistic…

Location
Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército
Avenida Central
Meet up will be in Plaza de la democracia, in this square we also have the national museum a yelow building, the tour guide will be waiting in front of this building. Our uniform is a white shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karen_s
Apr 21, 2025
Very knowledgeable guide... - Very knowledgeable guide who was so kind to help my companion who has difficulty with stairs and curbs.
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Camille_g
Apr 21, 2025
Amazing Tour! - Enrique was really knowledgeable and nice! We learned so much about Costa Rican culture and history, and thoroughly enjoyed this tour! The complementary coffee was amazing and the souvenir shop we visited was great quality. DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED this tour!
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Haibins3
Apr 17, 2025
Highly recommend - This is an awesome experience. You will walk with a very knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this culture tour. !!!
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Barbara_a
Apr 12, 2025
Enrique walking tour - It was a very interesting experience. Enrique is very knowledgeable about Costa Rica history and the places we visited.
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Bouchra_r
Apr 9, 2025
Nice Walk - Very nice walk with Enrique. He s very knowledgeable about the history of San Jose . Very friendly Thk u
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Ronn113
Apr 5, 2025
Enrico is an excellent guide for a fun tour. - Enrico was our guide. The walking tour was fun and informative. Enrico’s depth of knowledge was excellent. His English is flawless including the pace at which he speaks
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Rmkrall
Apr 4, 2025
Great way to get to know San Jose - I very much enjoyed the tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and walked us through the center of the city, explaining the history, and highlighting a number of parks, and historical buildings, such as the theater, cathedral, the metal school. We also had a tour of the city market. I would have gotten lost in the market without the tour guide’s initial walk through the market. I highly recommend the tour for newcomers to San Jose.
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Jorodd
Apr 3, 2025
Recommended! - Enrique was an excellent guide - very friendly, patient and informative. Really enjoyed it. We learned a lot about Costa Rica’s history and its people and culture.
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Tavicki
Apr 12, 2025
Lovely Walking Tour of San Jose, CR - April 1, 2025 - Firstly, our guide, J. Pierre, was very pleasant. The tour itself was well paced. JP is very knowledgeable about his country, and gave us lots of information. He had pictures to show us how the sites looked many years ago so we could see a comparison to how things look currently. The stop at the souvenir shop and the cafe were welcome breaks from the heat. I was happy to be following him through the Mercado Central; it's a busy place and so big! JP was able to help me find a t-shirt for my husband, which I appreciated very much. I'm glad I booked this tour and would recommend it to others.
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R1der
Apr 9, 2025
Not sure what I was expecting but… - Guide was excellent and very knowledgable. He had lots of info and when asked on anything he had the answer. So top marks for him. The overall ‘content’ is I guess what I have an issue with. ‘This building, that building, and here is a park’. Maybe this is as a function of what is actually there and San Jose’s history but having looked forward to my visit and a bit of a walk to learn and see a bit more, I was left a little deflated overall. Usual kind of stops for this kind of thing, water/coffee break, the obligatory stop to a souvenir shop (to be fair you get a gift) etc. I have travelled all over the world and I have to say that I have never seen anything like the traffic to get in and out of the city. Utter bedlam.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).