Explore San Jose on Foot: Food Delights and Sights Tour

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.

Itinerary
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Stop At: National Theater of Costa Rica, Avenida 2, C. 5, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica

Explore the capital city in this 3hrs walking tour, hitting the main highlights and listening the connecting stories between contemporary San José, its past, and what it means for local people. We will meet in front of the National Theatre, one of the most beautiful buildings in Costa Rica with great importance to the cultural and historical aspect of the country.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Plaza de la Cultura, WWMF+C66, Av. Central, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica

We will continue this walking tour and we will pass by Plaza del la Culture, architecturally unremarkable concrete plaza in the heart of downtown that is usually packed with locals slurping ice-cream cones and admiring the wide gamut of San José Street life.

Pass By: Museo de Oro Precolombino, Plaza de La Cultura, WWMF+F97, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica

Our morning walking tour pass by Museo del Oro, that is located in a subterranean building underneath the "Plaza de la Cultura" and is owned and curated by the Banco Central de Costa Rica. Here you will hear the touries about the Costa Rican history and why gold was
considered a symbol of authority.


Pass By: Edificio Steinvorth, Avenida central y, Av. 1, San José, El Carmen, 10101, Costa Rica

We will pass by the Steinvorth Building that is considered one of the main architectural jewels of the Costa Rican capital, where the European aesthetic current of that time is combined with the nascent architectural modernity that prevailed in the cities of North America. It is considered an architectural heritage of the country since 1999. Here you will have a chance to sip a coffee or a beer.

Pass By: Parque Central de San José, WWMC+67G, C. Central Alfredo Volio, San José, Merced, Costa Rica

Tours will have the personal stamp of every one of our passionate local guides. We will continue our walk by the downtown boulevards, passing by the Central Park.

Stop At: Metropolitan Cathedral of San José, Calle Central, Avenida Segunda, Av. 2, San José Province, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica

Visit of the Cathedral just can`t be missed.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old Registry Market, C. 6, San José, Merced, Costa Rica

From here, we’ll take a stroll through the vibrant market Mercado El Registro, tasting local fresh fruits while learning about the agricultural history of the area. We’ll visit a number of stands, from a coffee stand to learn the Costa Rican chorreado brewing method to a local folk medicine stand where we’ll learn about curing everything from a hangover to a broken heart.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Central Market (Mercado Central), Entre Calle 8 Y Avenida 1 Entrada Noroeste Mercado Central,, San Jose Costa Rica

Your San Jose market tour continues along local roads towards the Central Market. Seeing the diverse sites of these markets will help you get to know the country and its rich history and, on this tour, you’ll be another sense – taste – to get more in tune with San Jose. At the end of the tour you will be treated with the tasty artisanal ice cream.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 08:30 AM
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: National Theatre of Costa Rica, Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica, 1, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• See a side of San Jose known only by locals with a Local English speaking guide
• Savor several tasty seasonal samplings and sample local drink (Fresco)
• Enjoy artisan ice cream
• Discover colourful markets: Mercado El Registro and Central Market
• Take a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables
• Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Não Incluído

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Additional food and drinks

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