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San Jose on Foot: Market Food Delights and City Sights Tour | 3 hours

229 Reviews | San Jose
From $49.64 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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You can select up to 12 travelers in total.
Adult (12-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 12
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Child (6-11) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12
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Infant (0-5) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 12
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Small Group Food Walking Tour
2 Adults x $49.64
$99.28
Approx Total
$99.28
Private Food Walking Tour
2 Adults x $139.80
$279.60
Approx Total
$279.60

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

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.

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Additional Info

  • 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.
  • Small Group or private option available.

Free Cancellation

September 11100% refund
September 12No 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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Reviews

4.8

229 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    199
  • 4 stars
    18
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
    1
  • 1 star
    7

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 199 reviews with 5 stars

Highly Recommend

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent walking tour around San Jose Central and fun food stops at Mercado Central! Informative history about all of the historical buildings

Well worth it!

Published on Jan, 2025

This was a very informative and thorough tour of San Jose. We learned so much about the history of the city and country. Jorge was an excellent guide. We sampled coffee and pastries and very interesting fruits and candies.

Cacao, fruits and culture

Published on Jul, 2024

I wanted my family to experience San Jose taste and culture. This tour was a great cultural immersion. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and eager to answer all questions. The highlight was a coffee and cacao experience at a local hideaway. Definitely would recommend.

A little taste of Costa Rica

Published on Mar, 2024

I did expect more food on the tour for somereason and there was a bit of walking and history before getting to any food which was maybe 45-1 hour in so keep that in mind. When you see other food items on the tour besides the free stuff you taste BUY it so you don't miss the opportunity. Very good host and overall good experience.i appreciated trying things I might not have tried otherwise.

The guide had such a...

Published on Feb, 2024

The guide had such a grasp of the history and culture of Costa Rica. He spoke English clearly with a good delivery.

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