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

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Intrepid Urban Adventures - Latin America

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Enjoy artisan ice cream
Included: Take a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables
Included: Discover colourful markets: Mercado El Registro and Central Market
Included: See a side of San Jose known only by locals with a Local English speaking guide
Included: Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Included: Savor several tasty seasonal samplings and sample local drink (Fresco)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Additional food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

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.
Teatro Popular Melico Salazar

Passing by

Right in the heart of San José, you will hear all about a famous costarican tenor Manuel Salazar Zúñiga known as Melico Salazar.
Stop 3

Passing by

Passing by and getting know the history of the Cathedral just can`t be missed.
Stop 4

1 h 30 min

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.
Central Market (Mercado Central)

30 min

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.
Correos de Costa Rica

Passing 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
Stop 7

Passing 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.
Stop 8

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Using your ticket

Dress Code

Casual clothing is appropriate for this tour, and we advise you wear comfortable shoes. Bring water, sunblock, and a hat for morning tours. It could be useful to bring a camera and some money, just in case you want to buy some souvenirs or take photos. An umbrella or poncho is recommended if rain is forecasted.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.

Dietary Notes

We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests by emailing us at [email protected]

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Good to know

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.
This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™