Guided Walking Tour in San Jose with Lunch

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 9 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Experience San Jose's charm on a guided walking tour. Discover its history, savor traditional fare, and explore hidden gems. Small groups ensure a personal journey through vibrant culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join us for a captivating journey through the heart of San Jose. Our unique walking tour is your key to unlocking the secrets, traditions, and flavors that make this country truly special. Give yourself the opportunity to immerse in history with a guided tour by actors in the National Theater.


Our local guide will regale you with gripping anecdotes, historical context, and fascinating insights into the city's past and present. The groups have a maximum of 9 people, so you will receive a closer treatment.


Savor the authentic flavors of Costa Rica with a traditional lunch, prepared like the locals enjoy it. Experience the unique tastes that define the country's culinary heritage.


Explore the enchanting architecture of San Jose's most precious buildings. Our tour will unveil the lesser-known corners of San Jose, revealing hidden gems and enchanting spots that you won't find in guidebooks.


Don't miss the chance to explore San Jose like a true local and create unforgettable memories.

What You Get

Local guide
Snacks
Exotic fruits and traditional food tastings
Lunch
You will experience tasting traditional Costa Rican creole food.
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Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

San Jose's Early History. A Glimpse of Our Old Theaters, Anecdotes, and Urban Tales. Learn about arte anda sculptures with actors!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Casa Jiménez de La Guardia

Discover prestigious historic houses, delve into the stories of their original owners, and admire the remarkable Art Nouveau architecture.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

School Buenaventura Corrales

Discover the history of the Metalic Building, a wonderful and charming pink structure made of metal.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Morazan Park

Discover charming spots for taking photos and experience the awe-inspiring Music Temple, where you can even sing a song to appreciate its magical acoustics. Our guide will explain why this park bears its name and provide historical context.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Avenida Central

We will enjoy a traditional lunch, which includes a refreshing natural drink made from local fruits. our choices could range from tasting the delicious chifrijo or experiencing the characteristic Costa Rican casado, among other delightful options.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
6

Los Presentes

Learn about the old costarrican context, its history and social classes.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Central Market (Mercado Central)

Explore the central market, where locals shop for groceries, medicinal plants, handicrafts, and ingredients for special traditional dishes. You will discover numerous traditional restaurants or 'sodas' and learn about family businesses that have been preserving traditions and culture for over 120 years.
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Avenida Central

A stroll down Central Avenue, where you will encounter historic buildings, local commerce, artisanal craftsmanship, and sculptures.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Plaza de la Cultura

Immerse yourself at thee locals routings visiting one of the most popular meeting points.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

National Theatre of Costa Rica, 1, San José, Costa Rica, CR

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We'll meet in front of The National Theater, at the main entrance, diagonal to The Great Hotel Costa Rica.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Fun opportunity to learn about the city
April 19, 2025
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The tour was great! Our guide Mariana was very informed and had a great path through the city with lots of accompanying information. It was just my mom and I which made it really special, we could ...read more

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April 06, 2025
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Unfortunately, this company cancelled on me 1 hr before the tour via email due to nit having enough tour guides. I was really disappointed and I got really lucky to be able to book another tour wit...read more

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Excellent cultural and foodie tour
March 08, 2025
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Mariana Vergara provided us with a great tour. She finagled us into a tour just before closure of the theater for a private party. Excellent stories about historic buildings, local cultural history...read more

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Walking tour with lunch in San Jose.
February 17, 2025
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Marianne is a very knowledgeable and passionate guide regarding the history of San Jose CR. Excellent English and very easy to interact with. Smiles a lot and very friendly.

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Walking and eating in San Jose
February 08, 2025
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Marianna was a great guide we were able to see places we would never find on our own and she had great history stories of the architecture around the town of San Jose

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