Private Tour
Private Authentic Food Tour in San José
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy an immersive experience of authentic Costa Rican food. The tour offers a varied and dynamic tour, to know various traditional dishes. The selected spaces illustrate the gastronomic culture of San José and Costa Rica.
Each person chooses, what they like to try (see list of dishes) and pays for their consumption.
The tour includes 2 snacks and pipe water.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Welcome and introduction to the city of San José. We will explain the route we are going to take through the most emblematic food places in the capital We cross the street and right in front we go to the Merayo Bakery, to try typical San José pastries.
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Historical and cultural heritage establishment of San Jose, created since 1908. We visit the most emblematic food stalls, where visitors can try typical foods, local fruits and gastronomic culture.
What‘s Included
Tortilla with cheese
Coconut cake
Typical candy test
Coconut water
Blasting
Fish ceviche
Seafood soup
Married (typical dish)
Breakfast (pinto rooster, egg, ripe, cheese)
Coffee cup
Chifrijo
Sorbetto ice cream
Cocoa shake
Cocoa sweet rocks
Pencil (sandwich)
Arranged (sandwich)
Empanada
Typical drink to choose (cream, horchata, toad water, pinol)
Tamal
Options
Private Authentic Food Tour in San José
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and a good...
Thomas L,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and a good food samples from Costa Rico. A perfect morning and avoided the rainy afternoon!
Good experience. Learn a lot about Costa Rican cuisine
joshgT6987JE,Jul 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. We were able to try different foods as we wanted. The tour wasn’t too long and were able to get done by a little past noon from starting off in the morning.
Wonderful trip
Rafael R,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply incredible, the guide is very cultured and respectful, she talks to us in a friendly way and knows what she is talking about, she takes us to interesting places and even brings a device so that we can listen to everything she brings while we go to the place. Just be fascinated by all the history the guide knows.
Amazing food tour!
marysW4952OZ,Apr 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an amazing walking tour! You will see the local market, several restaurants, and a few local spots off the main track. Tons of local food, history, & culture! Go with an empty stomach.
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