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

4.8
(231 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Front entrance of the National Theatre, Avenida 2, calle1, Catedral, San José, Costa Rica

End point

Plaza de la Cultura, Av. Central, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Right in the heart of San José, you will hear all about a famous costarican tenor Manuel Salazar Zúñiga known as Melico Salazar.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Passing by and getting know the history of the Cathedral just can`t be missed.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Central Market (Mercado Central)

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Correos de Costa Rica (Pass by)

    Central Post anSan José. This architectural gem has been an iconic part of our capital's urban landscape since its inauguration in October 1917. To this day, the Central Post and Telegraph Building has faithfully witnessed Costa Rica's evolution into a free, independent, and democratic nation.d Telegraph Building

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will end our tour at Plaza de la Cultura that is close to the main National Theater of Costa Rica.

    Admission ticket free

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.
Supplied by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Latin America

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Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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