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San Jose City Tour

San Jose ・ Alajuela ・ Alajuela suburbs ・ Heredia ・ Escazu
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$84
Per Person
Overall
87%
32 Guest
Ratings

Explore the culture and history of Costa Rica with this tour of historical sites in San José. The tour features the National Theater Lobby, an art and architectural landmark completed in 1897. You will also visit the Museum of Gold (an archaeological site) and the Central Market, a hub of Costa Rican cultural heritage where local crafts are available. The Metropolitan Cathedral is included, and the tour will highlight important city buildings like the Costa Rica University, the Old Train Station, the National Liquor Factory, the National Supreme Election Bureau, the Legislative Assembly, and the Metallic Building, along with parks and other points of interest. This overview will cover the capital city's economy, culture, politics, religion, and current affairs. The tour includes a stop at an Art Gallery for souvenir purchases.

Departure from San José hotel is estimated between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, with an estimated return between 5:00 and 5:30 PM.

The tour includes transportation, a bilingual (English-Spanish) guide, admission to the Museum of Gold, and a guided tour of the city.

It is recommended to bring a camera, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and an umbrella.

What to Bring

Camera, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, umbrella.

Includes

Round-trip transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fees to the Gold Museum and guided tour by the city.

Location and Availability

Available in: San Jose, Alajuela, Alajuela suburbs, Heredia, Escazu

Tour Times

8:00 12:00

Tour Type

  • Learning/Family
  • Culture

Location

Lattitude: N 9° 55' 41.05" (9.928069)
Longitude: W 84° 5' 26.62" (-84.090729)

Recent Reviews

Overall
87%
Cleanliness
87%
Expectations
87%
Staff
89%
Comfort
89%
Value
88%
9/25/2025
Fantastic tour. Great overview of the city. Our driver was great, and the guide was really, really great. He was so knowledgeable, shared so much information about the city and the history of Costa Rica. He was very engaging and funny. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
9/25/2025
Excellent as well as super infomative. Martin was a fabulous tour guide. We loved every second of the tour.
6/28/2025
He took us to a private art gallery in the hopes we would buy something. It felt high pressure especially since we had just arrived in the country.