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Guided Walking Tour in San Jose with Lunch
2 Adults x $68.00
$136.00
Approx Total
$136.00
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Local guide
Exotic fruits and traditional food tastings
You will experience tasting traditional Costa Rican creole food.
National Theater ticket
Tips
Overview
Join us for a captivating journey through the heart of San Jose. Our unique walking tour is your key to unlocking the secrets, traditions, and flavors that make this country truly special. Give yourself the opportunity to immerse in history with a guided tour by actors in the National Theater.
Our local guide will regale you with gripping anecdotes, historical context, and fascinating insights into the city's past and present. The groups have a maximum of 9 people, so you will receive a closer treatment.
Savor the authentic flavors of Costa Rica with a traditional lunch, prepared like the locals enjoy it. Experience the unique tastes that define the country's culinary heritage.
Explore the enchanting architecture of San Jose's most precious buildings. Our tour will unveil the lesser-known corners of San Jose, revealing hidden gems and enchanting spots that you won't find in guidebooks.
Don't miss the chance to explore San Jose like a true local and create unforgettable memories.
Meeting points
We'll meet in front of The National Theater, at the main entrance, diagonal to The Great Hotel Costa Rica.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
San Jose's Early History. A Glimpse of Our Old Theaters, Anecdotes, and Urban Tales. Learn about arte anda sculptures with actors!
30 minutes
N/A
Discover prestigious historic houses, delve into the stories of their original owners, and admire the remarkable Art Nouveau architecture.
10 minutes
N/A
Discover the history of the Metalic Building, a wonderful and charming pink structure made of metal.
10 minutes
Morazan Park
Discover charming spots for taking photos and experience the awe-inspiring Music Temple, where you can even sing a song to appreciate its magical acoustics. Our guide will explain why this park bears its name and provide historical context.
20 minutes
N/A
We will enjoy a traditional lunch, which includes a refreshing natural drink made from local fruits. our choices could range from tasting the delicious chifrijo or experiencing the characteristic Costa Rican casado, among other delightful options.
1 hour
N/A
Learn about the old costarrican context, its history and social classes.
5 minutes
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Explore the central market, where locals shop for groceries, medicinal plants, handicrafts, and ingredients for special traditional dishes. You will discover numerous traditional restaurants or 'sodas' and learn about family businesses that have been preserving traditions and culture for over 120 years.
50 minutes
N/A
A stroll down Central Avenue, where you will encounter historic buildings, local commerce, artisanal craftsmanship, and sculptures.
15 minutes
Plaza de la Cultura
Immerse yourself at thee locals routings visiting one of the most popular meeting points.
10 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Familly friendly
Free Cancellation
September 10100% refund
September 11No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Walking and eating in San Jose
Published on Feb, 2025
Marianna was a great guide we were able to see places we would never find on our own and she had great history stories of the architecture around the town of San Jose
Well spent 3 hours learning about not only San Jose but also Costa Rico.
Published on Feb, 2025
Our guide Mariaña was so understanding that we were stuck in traffic and waited for us to arrive 15 minutes late. She was very knowledgeable on the history of Costa Rica as well the National Theatre. We packed so much into 3 hours, example a typical Costa Rican lunch which was delicious as indicated by our clean plates, an inside tour of the National Theatre, the central market where Marianna introduced us to a Granadilla which looked like a small grapefruit on the outside but the inside looked like individual seeds surrounded by a gel on the inside. This was certainly well worth it. Highly recommend this tour!
Unforgettable experience.
Published on Jan, 2025
We feel so lucky to meet Mariana and have her as our tour guide She is a lovely person with great sense of humor. We enjoyed our safe walk through the city and learned a lot about history and architecture of San Jose and Costa Rica. She recommended us to visit places nearby we really enjoed. Lunch was excellent choice of traditional selection of food and tested fantastic. Performance in National Theatre was historically educational and well played. We took so many nice pictures. Highly recommend. Thank you Mariana.
Excellent introduction to the city & culture!
Published on Nov, 2024
I really enjoyed my private tour with Mariana, thanks to her knowledge of the city, culture and history of Costa Rica, I learned a lot and saw a lot as well. I especially enjoyed the Casa del Cacao, the Central Market (great lunch!) and the impressive National Theater. I would recommend this walking & lunch tour to anyone who wants a fun but very informative introduction to the city and country.
Fun, Authentic and Wonderful!
Published on Oct, 2024
This was such an awesome tour. My guide Mariana was phenomenal!!! She was easy to understand and provided historical information in a fun and interesting way. I would recommend this trip to anyone. The lunch was authentic and so very yummy! The National Theatre is beautiful, and the guides were funny and engaging.
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