San Jose City Tour & Costa Rican Specialty Coffee Tastings

4.7 (7 reviews) 2 h 45 min Free cancellation

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Costa Rican Specialty Coffee Workshop — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

☕ Why This Tour?

Because you’re not just here to drink coffee.

You’re here to understand it, to feel its story, from bean to brew.

This tour isn’t something you “do” in San José. It’s something you remember. You’ll start in a tucked-away café where the beans are treated like poetry, four regional coffees, brewed with intention, paired with local flavors and stories that stick.

And then? You walk.

Not aimlessly, but guided by someone who lives and breathes the city. From hidden bird-filled parks to weathered murals to buildings, San Jose opens up when you’re with someone who knows how to read it.

This is for travelers who like their mornings slow, rich, and full of insight. For those who want to taste the place, not just see it.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 45 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Foodie Tours Costa Rica

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide
Included: Tea and coffee: 4 coffee tastings
Included: 1 hour workshop by an experienced barista
Included: 1 hour 45 minutes San Jose city tour
Included: Snacks: Homemade local snack

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

First, we brew. Your journey begins in Barrio Escalante, San José’s trendiest foodie neighborhood, where you’ll dive deep into Costa Rica’s coffee culture with a hands-on specialty coffee workshop. Over the course of one flavorful hour, you’ll: Taste four distinct Costa Rican coffees, each from a different region Learn brewing methods, flavor profiles, and why Costa Rica’s coffee is considered among the best in the world Enjoy a curated local snack designed to pair with your tasting Then, we walk. Fueled by caffeine and curiosity, you’ll set off on a guided city walking tour from Barrio Escalante to downtown San José. This 1.5-hour journey offers an insider’s look at the city’s most historic, artistic, and architectural gems, including: Iconic plazas and national monuments Colorful murals and public art Birdwatching opportunities in hidden green pockets Stories of cultural identity told by our expert local guide