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San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

4.8 (49 reviews) 2–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

About this activity

San José can sometimes feel overwhelming to first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour.

This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can adapt the itinerary—just let us know in advance.

Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring a meaningful experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals hidden gems and authentic local life.

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At a glance

Duration
2–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Guydeez

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Included: Private Walking Tour
  • Included: Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • Included: Customization of the tour

Not included

  • Not included: Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Not included: Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car...
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Museo Nacional De Costa Rica

Itinerary

  1. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

    40 min

    The National Theater of Costa Rica is the main theater of Costa Rica. It is located on the east side of the Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez in the city of San Jose, on Avenida 2 Libertador Juan Rafael Mora, 3rd and 5th streets in the Cathedral district, San Jose. The National Theater is a building of historicist architecture completed in 1897.

  2. Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

    20 min

    The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is a museum in San José, Costa Rica. It is located in a subterranean building underneath the "Plaza de la Cultura" and is owned and curated by the Banco Central de Costa Rica.

  3. Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Joseph of Costa Rica

    40 min

    The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana is a cathedral in San José, Costa Rica, located on Calle Central and Avenues 2 and 4. The original cathedral was built in 1802 but was destroyed by an earthquake.

  4. Amantes del Parque Metropolitano La Sabana

    30 min

    La Sabana Padre Chapuí Metropolitan Park, commonly known as: La Sabana, is a Costa Rican urban park located in the district of Mata Redonda, in the city of San José.

  5. Museo Nacional De Costa Rica

    30 min Admission not included

    The National Museum of Costa Rica is located in the city of San José. It was created on May 4, 1887 by means of agreement Nº 60, during the administration of President Bernardo Soto Alfaro.(entry is 11 $)

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel 710
  • Hotel Don Carlos
  • Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
  • Hotel Santo Tomas
  • Hotel Inca Real
  • Hotel Vesuvio
  • Taormina Hotel and Casino
  • Hotel Los Diamantes
  • Hotel Ecological Inn
  • Hotel Cocori
  • BluRose Hotel
  • Hotel Balmoral

and 77 more pickup points

The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in San Jose ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • 4 Hours Private Walking Tour

    Duration: 4 hours

    Pickup included

  • 2 Hours Private Walking Tour

    Duration: 2 hours

    Pickup included

  • 8 Hours Private Walking Tour

    Duration: 8 hours

    Pickup included

  • 6 Hours Private Walking Tour

    Duration: 6 hours

    Pickup included

  • 3 Hours Private Walking Tour

    Duration: 3 hours

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 49 reviews
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San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

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