San Jose City Half Day Tour from San Jose

4.3
(6 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

During this journey you will visit the National Theater, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897. Then visit the Museum of Gold , then the Central Market, place full of the Costa Rican cultural heritage and traditions, where you will be able to browse and buy some local art crafts.
You will also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. As we travel around the city, we will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city, for example The Costa Rica University, The Old Train Station, The National Liquor Factory, The National Supreme Election Bureau, the Asamblea Legislativa, The Metallic Building, some parks and various sites of interest. This will be an introduction to our Capital City, and information about our economy, cultural, politics, religion and general current events.
Also, we will visit an Art Gallery, where you will be able to get some souvenirs to take back home.

What's Included

Entrance to Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Round trip transportation from San Jose
Visit National Theater
Tour operate with a minimum of 2 travelers
Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Tour departs from hotels in San Jose. You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

    We will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Central Market (Mercado Central)

    A brief stop will be made in a beautiful art craft shopping store allowing you to browse through it before returning to your hotel and why not, buy some souvenirs for those who are expecting you back at home.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Destination Services Costa Rica

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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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