San Jose Foodie Tour | Costa Rican Culinary Culture
Overview
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- You will experience Costa Rican Culinary Culture at 3 different places.
- You will taste Costa Rican Gastronomy at carefully curated and selected restaurants (Bocas, coffee, natural drinks, cocktails, etc), and learn about culture and history.
- You will learn about the historical aspects of the neighborhood while walking to the next stop.
- Each dish is prepared with fresh products that are grown within the country. (Organic and farm-to-table)
- Our Tico chefs, managers, or guides will explain to you the concept of each local dish transformed into their own signature dish.
1) Specialty coffee workshop (coffee tastings, food, and everything you need to know about coffee).
2) Delicious Costa Rican food tastings at a local restaurant (equals a whole meal).
3) Unique mixology workshop, local spirits.
We work with small groups, and the tours get full easily. If you cannot find availability to book, please contact us; we can create a new tour for groups of 2 or more people.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian/vegan option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Paseo Gastronomico La Luz
We will walk to Escalante neighborhood and visit restaurants, coffee shops and bars in this area. The tour starts at 12:00pm: - First stop: 2 medium size starters, a drink and a digestive. - Second stop: 1 starter + main dish + an artisan beer/wine or soft drink + dessert. - Third stop: Coffee workshop + 3 coffee tastings + digestive + an appetizer. - Fourth stop: Mixology workshop by mixologist (World Class Mixologists) + 1 cocktail made with local liqueur. Digestives are small sweet cocktails, it has liqueur.
Barrio Escalante most Iconic Park
What‘s Included
Mixology workshop
English-speaking guide
Private reservations for our Foodies
1 hour coffee workshop - Costa Rican specialty coffee
6-course tasting menu
Additional drinks or meals not mentioned in what's included section.
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available if requested, extra fee)
Options
San Jose Foodie Tour | Costa Rican Culinary Culture
Duration: 4 hours
Coffee, Drinks and Food: You will taste 6 different local recipes, 3 different types of specialty coffee, and a local liquor cocktail at 4 places.
Walking Food City Tour: You will visit four different restaurants, and the walking distance between places is approximately 5-10 minutes.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
San Jose food tour
374vickies,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adriana was very knowledgeable about Costa Rican food. She made sure the dishes we ate were from fresh local food. Also when, at the last minute, we requested a change in the plan, she adapted quickly and appropriately. She also provided future restaurant options.
Great local tasting experience!
lacerob19,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an AMAZING experience! We loved walking around the Escalante area with Adri. She was really knowledgable and very personable, and we truly enjoyed spending the afternoon with her. She picked some DELICIOUS restaurants with local ingredients for us to try. Everything was yummy, and it was a fun food experience to introduce us to the unique ingredients available in Costa Rica. We were glad that we came hungry because we truly got our money's worth in tastings. The coffee was a fun experience, but we especially enjoyed the chance to try a local cocktail and be a mixologist for a minute. We would 100% book this experience again with Adri!
Best Food Tour for Foodies!
Heidi R,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We take food tour in every country we travel to and this tour was one of the absolutely best. Perfect selection of restaurants and unique to Costa Rican food and drink. Well worth the price & you won’t be disappointed! Cheers!
Wonderful Experience
jimmybK3496LE,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What folks want out of food tours can vary wildly. My family looks for great locally sourced cuisine that highlights the local culture and influences. The Foodie tour we experienced in San Jose was amazing. We were able to reach out and ask for the non-alcoholic version of their tour (we have teenagers). The staff were happy to accommodate☺️. The pace, quality, and volume of food was just right. Several dishes were presented at each stop; each highlighted Costa Rican ingredients and dishes. Most were super healthy, all were delicious! The host/ambassador (Adri, the founder of Foodie☺️) was super knowledgeable about the food, the neighborhood, and obviously had deep relationships with the restaurants. We ended the night full and super delighted we spent the evening with Foodie tours of San Jose.
A lovely afternoon!
KellyAnne F,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic introduction to food and coffee in the area. Lovely little cafes and traditional restaurants. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and the culinary scene, and was able to explain about everything. I’m so glad we booked this because we would have missed out on the quaint cafes and restaurants if we had not had a guide.
Arrive hungry and thirsty!!
sgeorge2000om,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On a trip with a few friends, we wanted to explore food that represented the culture and life of Costa Rica. This excursion hit the mark 100%. We started off at a specialty coffee shop where we explored Costa Rican coffee and different techniques to bring out the unique qualities of the beans. Then we went to a small, bustling restaurant that specializes in farm to table cuisine. The all the dishes were full of beautiful color, texture, and flavor. To finish up, we hit a local gastro pub/bar where we got to experience a local liquor which tasted wonderful! I am impressed with the dishes and specifically the restaurants/spaces that Adriana has intentionally chosen to represent her beautiful country. I am especially thankful to get the opportunity to meet her and feel her expertise and passion for food and Costa Rican culture.
If interest in new ideas...
Arthur L,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If interest in new ideas and creative vegetarian and new takes on Costa Rica cuisine is of interest then this is for you.Focus on locally supplied produce also a major focus.The coffee education experience was enlightening even to a confirmed coffee snob.Tour leader was very personable,knowledgeable and committed to more than your. Average food experience
Excellent tour!
karentI9349DK,Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can't say enough good things about Adri! We have taken many food walking tours around the world. But this tour was by far the best. Every stop on our tour was a unique experience.
Great foodie experience
LightPacker527560,Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The food was wonderful, every plate tantalized our taste buds. Our guide made the tour fun and enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour.
Delightful & delicious evening with even better company :)
angiedV1460ZK,May 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire food tasting experience was absolutely incredible!! I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting San Jose!! My friend Anna and I joined the tour the very first night we arrived in Costa Rica in early March. We were greeted by the sweetest, friendliest local tour guide, Adriana. She instantly made us feel at home and led a very fun "Spanglish" tour because we wanted to practice our Spanish haha. The food at every location was beyond tasty and the presentation for each dish was so beautifully prepared! We laughed so much, created wonderful new memories, and we didn't want the night to end!! I would highly, highly, highly recommend this experience if you love food, learning about the local culture and history, and exploring new cities!!! Thank you times a million, Adriana!!! Until next time / hasta la proxima!!
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