San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
Overview
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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‘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)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Lobby of Theater
Central Market (Mercado Central)
Shopping, local people.
Options
Vip City Bus without lunch
City Tour at your disposal for afternoons without lunch
Pickup included
Vip City Bus Tour with lunch
City tour in Costa Rica, live folcloric Music, VIP Service, Attractions, drinks.
Pickup included
Reviews
329 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
That was a very good experience for me .I will refer my friends to you.
452etienneg,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide man was very good.He knew the area and He explained everything on each stop.That was a very good tour .The bus driver was good also.
The perfect option to learn about San José in 5 hours
Viviana Q,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great option for exploring and learning about the most important museums and sites in San Jose. It is very importante to mention and recognized the profesionalism, kindness and knowledge of Enrique, the tour guide, and Celso, the van driver.
We highly recommend!
Lynda H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed this tour! It was s great way to see San Jose. Enrique, our guide, was terrific and shared a wealth of interesting information and history. The tica lunch was wonderful as well.
Costarica Ttip
Jacques J,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent tour .We have learned a lot about the country.The tour guide was friendly and well articulated
Best introduction to San José
yvonne273,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent way to see San José The tour shows you all the highlights. If you only have a day, it’s all you need to get an impression. The guide was good; the driver cautious and the singer on the bus cool. I could have spent more time in the market. Maybe they should have just let us roam around for 15 minutes; but I understand that they’ve lost tourists in the past.
Great San Jose City Tour
BETTYB424,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour! Great museum tours, delicious lunch, enjoyed the other sights, amazing tour guide, fun music!
City tour
Sheena M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience!! The tour guides and bus drivers were fantastic! Everyone we encountered were professional, informative and extremely polite. We enjoyed the live music the Marachi played on the bus, the extensive history at the museums and picturesque parks. The food and drinks were completely delectable and savory. Although the Gold museum wasn't available today, we went to the National Theater instead. What a beautiful mirage of paintings and antiques trimmed in gold everywhere! Our tour guides Hector and Minor took good care of us and made us feel like family! Why wait, book today!!
Good way to start trip
Cece W,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun day! The guide and staff were very friendly which made the experience great! I learned so much about the culture & history of San Jose!
Pura Vida
Maria C,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was amazing all 4 of them, the tour to the volcano Poas all day highly recommended and Olman Arce our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip unforgettable. All the tours were very good
San Juan city tour
simoonhartley,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hector was a knowledgeable guide, very interesting destinations with a good mix, delicious lunch, entertainment on the bus: a great first introduction to San Juan city
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