San José: Culture, Flavors & History – Private Tour

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Discover Costa Rica’s vibrant capital on a private tour that takes you through its history, architecture, local markets, and authentic flavors, guided by an expert who will connect you with the true essence of San José.

Duration: 6 hours
Suggested schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Price: $480 per private group (1–4 people) or $120 per person (minimum 2 people)

General information

Pick up and Drop off

We will go to your hotel in one of our unique cars.

This Tour Includes

Lunch

Pick Up

Drop Off

Access to 1 Museum

Chocolate Tour

Snacks and Water

Itinerary

Pick Up at the Hotel inside the GAM

We will meet at your hotel and travel to San José on avarage this transfer will take around 20min

Antigua Aduana Parking Lot

We start around 9:00am our walking tour at Barrio Escalante. Exploring Iglesia de Santa Teresa, La Antigua Aduana and Casa de Cuño

Paseo de Damas - Estación al Atlántico

We will beging entering San José's main area. Looking at la Estación al Atlántico, a historical and still in function train station

Parque Nacional, TSE, Biblioteca Nacional, Asamblea Legislativa

We will then move to the Parque Nacional where we would explore several landmarks and periods of the history of Costa Rica.

Plaza de la Democracia, Museo Nacional, Museo de Jade, Av Central, Teatro Nacional

We will walk through some iconic places and visit one of these locations of your choosing

Mercado Central

We will visit the Central Market an icon of the culture and gastronomy of Costa Rica for a snack or lunch

La Casa del Cacao Workshop

We will visit la Casa del Cacao de Costa Rica to make our own chocolate bar and enjoy samples of Costa Rican Cacao and Chocolate.

Lunch

At a restaurant near San José options will be presented during the tour

Drop Off at the hotel

What You Will Do:

Stroll through the historic streets of San José, exploring the National Theater, Jade Museum or National Theater (your choice), and Central Avenue.
Discover hidden stories behind iconic sites such as the Antigua Aduana, Legislative Assembly, and Plaza de la Democracia.
Visit the Central Market to experience local life and taste traditional products.
Enjoy a Costa Rican cacao tasting at a local shop.
Conclude your tour with a gourmet lunch at a local restaurant that reinterprets Costa Rican cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.