San Jose Walking Tour: Food, History and Architecture

By: San Jose Urban Adventures

42 reviews

From US$34.00

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Highlights

San Jose walking and food-tasting tour
Explore the city on foot with a local guide who shares insider knowledge
Wander through San Jose’s Borbón Market and view its famous stands
Stroll through the Central Market and sample Costa Rican food while you sip its legendary coffee
Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people ensures a personalized experience

San Jose Walking Tour: Food, History and Architecture

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Overview

Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore Costa Rica’s capital accompanied by an expert guide and learn about the city’s history, architecture and flavor. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews. The tour is capped at 12 people for a personalized small-group experience.

What to Expect

Awaken your taste buds on this flavorful walking tour of San Jose. Start the morning off right with an aromatic cup of Costa Rican coffee when you meet your local guide at the local Mercado Borbón. Explore the stalls of this traditional market and discover the agricultural history of the produce and medicinal products you see. Sample fresh tropical fruit and stop by a coffee stand to learn about traditional bean roasting and brewing methods.
Your next stop is the historic Central Market, which has been providing fresh produce and local goods to San Jose residents since 1882. Wander through the maze of vendor stalls and sample from the incredible variety of fresh produce and other Costa Rican kitchen specialties while your guide discusses the history of the market.

Finish your tour with another cup of rich Costa Rican coffee. You can then continue to explore the market and shop for tasty treasures on your own.

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Key Details

Central Market (Mercado Central) San Jose Urban Adventures
Mobile Ticket Accepted
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Languages Offered: English, Spanish

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Janely M

Reviewed 3 days ago

Loved this tour given by Gladys

I loved this tour given by Gladys she was great she bought me a bunch of fruits I've never heard of. She was very prepared she even had straws for the coconut she bought me. I came alone to Costa rica and felt like she...More

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sborosak16

Atlanta, Georgia

303

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great experience

We spent the morning visiting 2 main markets in SJ. We sampled many new local fruits, and Vinicio never missed to offer us a sample of his favorite fruits. Is there anything better than having this kind of an experience with a local? The tour...More

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koalajoey

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Tour Candy

Reading reviews is about the only way to get a feel for a place or an activity and even then, there is no assurance that the reviews are accurately portrayed. We were looking for a tour in San Jose to give us a flavor of...More

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sgauger2018

San Jose, Costa Rica

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Central Market San Jose

I enjoyed being introduced to fruits unique to the area, the history of the markets, the coffee stops and tomal. I was very disappointed that we couldn't reschedule for the following day due to a business emergency. We had paid for my husband and myself...More

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Leto P

123

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fun Dinner

Enjoyed our walking tour of San Jose. Our dinner at the end was the best part. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly.

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