Private Tour

Private Authentic Food Tour in San José

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour and a good...
Thomas L,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great 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
5.00
Great 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
5.00
Simply 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
5.00
This 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.