San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided city walks in important historic landmarks like the National Theater, the National Monument and San Jose’s Central Market, Gold Museum and others. It is also important to mention that our tour has been declared of “cultural interest” by the Ministry of Culture of Costa Rica.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On Sundays Central Market is close, we visit Handcraft market of San Jose Downtown
No Health restrictions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Lobby of Theater
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Shopping, local people.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Professional art historian guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Vip City Bus Tour with lunch
City tour in Costa Rica, live folcloric Music, VIP Service, Attractions, drinks.
Pickup included
Vip City Bus without lunch
City Tour at your disposal for afternoons without lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
343 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
More a bus tour rather than a walking
Michel B,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Guide was very kind. Knowing the area a true walking tour was possible and would have enhanced the experience and our knowledge of the city.
Informative excursion
James T,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative excursion to experience a taste of San José. Well organised with knowledgeable guide on board
Great City Tour
Wayne A,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour Gulde Spoke several languages and was very knowledgeable and and worked hard to keep the group together
History. Art. Lunch
Susan S,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Edgar's guide was great, explained everything especially the history of Costa Rica. We had Spanish and English speakers so everything was duplicated but it didn't distract. Lunch was great.
Good overview of relevant...
michael h,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of relevant sights to visit. Very good included lunch at local “soda” - a restaurant .
Delightful day learning about a beautiful, culturally rich city. Hector was a knowledgeable and capable tour director.
William M,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative, tour director, Hector gave us an incredibly well presented history of Costa Rica and led us through cultural sites as well as the amazing San Jose market. I was definitely motivated to read more about Costa Rica.
The guide was the best....
Arek A,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was the best. He was also very informative and he took us to lunch. We could not have asked for more.
Great overall experience....
Niro W,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overall experience. Enrique was a great guide. The buses were comfortable and punctual. The lunch was at a Costa Rican restaurant which had a great atmosphere.
Exposure of San Jose.
Amina K,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Over rated and expensive tour. The food and place was below average and public restrooms were nasty. Tour guide was knowledgeable and well versed. Team were supportive.
Good value for the money.
Dottie S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00You need to able to walk and get on and off the bus. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed learning about the history of Costa Rica.
From US$80.00
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