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San Jose: Private Custom Guided Tour
4.8
39 Ratings
San Jose
Discover San Jose with a private, customizable tour. Experience the city like a local, uncover hidden gems, and gain insider knowledge. Book now!
Discover San Jose with a private, customizable tour. Experience the city like a local, uncover hidden gems, and gain insider knowledge. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Teatro Nacional Costa Rica - The National Theater of Costa Rica is the principal theater in the country. Situated on the east side of Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez in San Jose, it is located on Avenida 2 Libertador Juan Rafael Mora, between 3rd and 5th streets in the Cathedral district. The theater, showcasing historicist architecture, was completed…
- Teatro Nacional Costa Rica - The National Theater of Costa Rica is the principal theater in the country. Situated on the east side of Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez in San Jose, it is located on Avenida 2 Libertador Juan Rafael Mora, between 3rd and 5th streets in the Cathedral district. The theater, showcasing historicist architecture, was completed in 1897.
- Pre-Columbian Gold Museum - The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, found in San José, Costa Rica, is housed in an underground building beneath the “Plaza de la Cultura.” It is owned and managed by the Banco Central de Costa Rica.
- Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana) - The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José, known in Spanish as Catedral Metropolitana, is located in San José, Costa Rica, at the intersection of Calle Central and Avenues 2 and 4. The original structure, built in 1802, was destroyed by an earthquake.
- Parque La Sabana - La Sabana Metropolitan Park, officially named La Sabana Padre Chapuí, is an urban park in the Mata Redonda district of San José, Costa Rica.
- Museo Nacional De Costa Rica - The National Museum of Costa Rica, established on May 4, 1887, by agreement Nº 60 during President Bernardo Soto Alfaro’s administration, is located in San José. (Entry fee is $11)
What's Included
- Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
- Private Walking Tour
- Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits
- Customization of the tour
- Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
- Private Walking Tour
- Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits
- Customization of the tour
What's Not Included
- Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
- Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car…
- Entrance fees
- Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
- Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car…
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
San José may seem overwhelming to newcomers, but a private walking tour with a local can simplify your visit. This customized tour lets you explore the exteriors of monuments, including museums, while gaining insights into the city’s history and culture. Should you want to visit a museum, the guide can adjust the itinerary—just inform us ahead of time….
San José may seem overwhelming to newcomers, but a private walking tour with a local can simplify your visit. This customized tour lets you explore the exteriors of monuments, including museums, while gaining insights into the city’s history and culture. Should you want to visit a museum, the guide can adjust the itinerary—just inform us ahead of time. The guide will reach out to you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring a rewarding experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers hidden treasures and genuine local life.
Location
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Second Ave. and Fifth St.,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(39 Ratings)
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Elaine_m
Jan 19, 2026
One day in San Jose and beyond. - Paul was a great tour guide who shared a lot of his knowledge of Costa Rica with us. He gave us some truly authentic experiences. It was a fun day.
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Jessica_g
Jan 17, 2026
First and foremost, Gus... - First and foremost, Gus exceeded our expectations by 10000%. He was incredibly knowledgeable and so kind hearted. He tailored our tour to our likes and then went above and beyond!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Peggy_t
Jan 5, 2026
Good way to spend part of your day in San Jose - A very interesting history lesson about San Jose while touring the beautiful parks and seeing the city’s architecture.
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Karyn_j
Jan 2, 2026
Great guide! - Our guide Paul was amazing- we had so much fun & learned a lot! We personalized our itinerary & had a great time.
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Reineiro_m
Jan 1, 2026
Fun and informative walking tour - Our Travel guide, Paul, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We had a good walking pace and visited many scenic and historical sites around San Jose. Paul helped us taking pictures and took us to get souvenirs in the market. He shared many historical and fun facts throughout the tour.
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Jessica_k
Oct 19, 2025
Great tour! - We did the 2 hour tour and thought it was perfect. Unfortunately the central market was closed but we lucked upon a free tour of the National Theater, which was spectacular! San Jose is a wonderful city. Paul was a really great guide. We learned so much. Maybe a bit too much walking for our 5 year old. Could have used more breaks, but we wanted to see it all and were in a rush so that’s not Paul’s fault.
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Robert_t
Jul 26, 2025
Great day with Paul. - Paul arranged an amazing day to Cartago and a lunch in the city at one of his favorite places. He is very knowledgeable about Costa Rica in general and San Jose. He gave us a nice tour of different areas of the city to consider living in.
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Passenger67768206793
Jul 18, 2025
Let Gustavo Guide You thru San Jose. - Our guide, Gustavo was very knowledgeable, energetic & friendly. Went out of his way to share San Jose. If you’re looking for a tour that stands out, this would be the one‼️
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142susanamar_as
Sep 16, 2025
An interesting tour - Paul was very kind. It was very punctual and took us to the main tourist attractions they recommend in the city of San Jose.
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Lark_d
Nov 30, 2025
Out tour guide was nice... - Out tour guide was nice and gave us a lot longer tour than what we paid for. Very in depth and informative tour; however, some of the information was not accurate and presented in a way I found to be offensive and racist. There was definitely a way to present information historically and culturally, but our guide did not possess that ability.
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