Top Costa Rica Food Tours

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on a delightful food tour, where you will deliberately engage in the rich local culture. Leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Jaco and explore traditional gastronomy in bars and restaurants. This experience presents a unique opportunity to gain profound insights into Costa Rican culture, delving into stories and anecdotes surrounding some of the region's most beloved and delectable traditional dishes. Amidst the captivating fusion of culture and natural landscapes at Jaco Beach, you will find yourself in a relaxing setting, creating the perfect ambiance for an enjoyable afternoon in the city.

Taste of Costa Rica: Traditional Food Tour in Jaco

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna

Costa Rica’s lush jungles have long been a notable area to grow cash crops such as coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane. During this small-group experience, visit a plantation in Manuel Antonio and learn how these three crops are produced. Take a guided tour of a plantation, traditional sugar cane mill, and medicinal plants garden, and see how some of your favorite treats are made. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Chocolate Tour Standard #1: Transportation included without lunch

Sloth Observation, Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Experience

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Chocolate and wine are both shaped by fermentation and place. This guided tasting brings their stories together in a surprising way. Taste three South American wines alongside artisanal tree-to-bar chocolates. Discover how each wine changes what you notice in the chocolate. Fruit, spice and earthy notes emerge, disappear and sometimes become something completely unexpected. There is a story behind the pairing, too. Cacao is native to the Amazon. Wine arrived in Latin America from Europe. Today, both are grown and transformed across the continent. At Cacao Huasi, we bring them together for an interesting and delicious conversation. Enjoy the tasting overlooking the Caribbean, with plenty of time to taste, talk and compare. It is a unique Puerto Viejo experience for couples, date nights, celebrations and curious food lovers.

Wine & Chocolate Pairing Experience in Puerto Viejo

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Embark on the "Taste of Jaco TICO Walking Food Tour," where authentic Costa Rican cuisine meets captivating cultural stories. Your adventure begins at Bohio Cafe with a warm welcome from your guide. Discover local flavors at various eateries, each stop showcasing unique dishes that reflect the essence of Costa Rican culinary traditions. As you stroll through the vibrant streets of Jaco, your guide shares insights into the town's fascinating transformation from a quiet fishing village to a lively beach destination. Enjoy scenic walks that highlight local businesses and cultural landmarks while soaking in the beautiful coastal views. The tour culminates with a delightful meal at a beachside eatery, where you can savor the flavors of the region while watching the sunset. This small-group experience fosters personal connections and unforgettable memories. Join us for a culinary journey that celebrates the heart and soul of Costa Rican culture!

TICO Private Walking Food Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.

San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Morazán Park where you'll learn post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, gain an appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture, with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Continue to charming Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose.  Finish the night with a tasty traditional meal (and wine or beer) at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Wine Tour and Tasting

This is a combination of attractions! Firstly, the Chocolate Tour starts with the cultural and biological background of cacao in the world and here in Costa Rica. It further introduces you into the collecting, fermenting, grinding and finally the making of chocolate, the drink of the gods. Secondly, we talk about coffee and its importance for Costa Rica’s economic and cultural development. We will show you how to make Café-Chorreado, the real Costarican practice of preparing coffee. Finally, we will look at one of the most important aspects of Costarican culture and tradition, the Trapiche. Here we grind sugar cane to extract the juice and make all types of local and delicious candy (Dulce, Sobado, Espumas and Miel). This is for sure the sweetest tour in the area. We are in a private jungle-preserve only 15 minutes from Manuel Antonio. The presence of wild animals like sloths, monkeys, birds and frogs is common. Be ready for anything.

Chocolate Tour Basic: Self-drivers without lunch

Full day in Arenal Start the day at 7.00 am Driving for 3 hours all the way to La Fortuna area to walk through the Hanging Bridges, then to walk at the Arenal National Park, or the La Fortuna Water Falls, having lunch in between this activities, last, kick back at the Hot Springs. Along the way we will stop to see the best views and places to eat. In addition to telling you about the history of the place. We are a company with more than 20 years of experience in private transportation in Costa Rica.

La Fortuna, full day transportation, from San Jose.

1 dayFree Cancellation

A taste of Aquiares - 2 hours Coffee Tour

Grab your passport and head over the border for a full-day tour of Nicaragua’s highlights from Costa Rica. Start with a scenic Nicaraguan breakfast and then take in the views from Catarina Volcano. Visit the active Masaya Volcano and stand near the crater. Explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views from La Merced Church, followed by a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a scenic cruise.

Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

La Fortuna Eden Chocolate Tour

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

San José is characterized by its Spanish colonial buildings, Victorian mansions, and rich historical sites. This zero-emission bike tour allows you to see the city up close, avoid car traffic, and cruise through San José’s vibrant neighborhoods—past notable buildings, parks, and squares. Your guide navigates through the city and provides useful background information as you stop to appreciate local highlights.

San Jose Bike & Bites Ride

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Step into the heart of San José’s everyday flavor with this immersive street food crawl, where local vendors, family-run kioskos, and night-market bites tell the story of Costa Rica’s culinary soul. Guided by a bilingual local host passionate about Costa Rican foodways, you’ll explore a curated lineup of must-try snacks and comfort dishes, from golden empanadas and chorreadas to regional twists on tamales and freshly griddled tortillas. This is not a tourist trap.. this is where locals go when they’re hungry. Between bites, you’ll learn the cultural roots behind each dish, explore vibrant neighborhoods, and pick up tips on what and where to eat next during your trip. A few refreshing drinks and a sweet surprise round out the experience. You’ll walk moderate distances through a few bustling blocks of San José, stopping frequently to eat, chat, and learn. Bring an appetite, a camera and a spirit of discovery!

Essential Costa Rica Street Food Crawl in San José

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Costa Rica Meadery, Central America's only commercial meadery, on this guided tour. Learn how local honey is transformed into the alcoholic beverage known as mead. Get a taste of the product and find out why mead is becoming more popular. Plus, stroll through the gardens of the Ark Herb Farm to see how the ingredients used in mead, such as berries, vanilla, cacao, and herbs, are harvested and used in fermentation.

Costa Rica Central Valley Wine, Beer, and Mead Tour and Tasting

Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch in a lovely home that’s over 100 years old with a huge garden to relax in. This small group experience will last about 1.5 hours, and you’ll have several wonderful things to try. Look forward to Carribean-style dishes, salads and fresh fruit, Turrialba cheese with banana in honey, Aquiares coffee, and more. Dietary restrictions can be accompanied for.

Complete Lunch in our house Hacienda La Esperanza

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chocolate lovers flock to this incredible tour from La Fortuna that includes the sweetest rainforest experience and unearths the hidden secretes of local chocolate production. Visit a farm where cocoa is grown, processed and produced. This hands-on experience lets travelers eat as much chocolate as they want while learning about history, culture and traditions of this popular Costa Rican sweet.

Rainforest Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

Combine Costa Rica’s best sensations into one with this private full-day tour. First, you’ll sink deep into the wild rainforest, where you’ll learn all about the country’s obsession with chocolate—and you’ll taste some of the best, too. After your time on land, you’ll soak in Baldi Hot Springs, heated by the Arenal volcano, taking in the views and that Costa Rica feeling. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Chocolate Tour & Arenal Hot Springs. Private Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

We have this activity located only 10 minutes away from Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Is a perfect family friendly experience regardless of the weather. We have recently included a delicious meal, now you basically get the following. Transportation Bilingual guide Water Coffee Lunch Chocolate samples Caramelized cacao beans Sugarcane juice And the whole tour if the cacao plantation and healing plants that are essential to our local culture.

Chocolate Tour Premium: Lunch & Transportation

Chocolate Tour Premium: Lunch & Transportation

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Taste of Costa Rica: Traditional Food Tour in Jaco

Allison_B, Jul 2026

Would book again!

I had a really great time on the Jacó Food Tour with Josue. He was on time, super knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. You can tell he knows the area really well, and I learned a lot about Jacó while trying some really good local food. I liked that it wasn’t just about the food, it was also a walking tour around downtown. He pointed out different places around town, shared local recommendations, and we even stopped in a souvenir shop, which was a nice little addition. We also ended the tour with dessert, which I wasn’t expecting and thought was a fun surprise. The whole experience felt like a great value for the price. There was plenty of food, and I left feeling like I got to experience much more of Jacó than I would have if I had explored on my own. I was traveling solo from the U.S. and I felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Josue was friendly, laid-back, professional, and made the tour feel really easy and enjoyable. I’d definitely book with him again and would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Jacó! Thank you! Pura Vida!

San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

Sherianne_G, Jul 2026

Farm to Table & Cocktail Class

What a fantastic night!! Angel was friendly, warm, and so knowledgeable, he answered every question confidently and made the whole evening exciting and memorable. The food was delicious, the cocktails were absolutely divine, and the cocktail class was such a fun hands-on touch. The location itself was cozy and spotlessly clean, with gorgeous tropical decor that made it feel special from the moment we walked in. I loved every minute of this experience and would 100% recommend it to anyone visiting San José. Such a lovely way to spend an evening!

La Fortuna Eden Chocolate Tour

Alex_S, Jul 2026

Such a beautiful experience

This place came highly rated and it didn't disappoint. Our tour guide was Cesar, who was amazing. He was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. The tasting was more generous than I expected, and the bonbons making was so much fun. What I didn't expect was the homemade chocolate drink that the group made collectively. Cesar did a great job of group participation. I highly recommend this tour to anyone in the area. We arrived early, so we ordered some empanadas and fruit drinks. Best of each we've had thus far on our trip.

Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna

Travis_C, Jun 2026

This tour was awesome!!...

This tour was awesome!! Gigi was very informative and very open to any questions we had! We got to make our own chocolate from scratch and our own coffee from grinding the beans to tasting it afterwards! I would highly recommend this tour, even on a rainy day because the tour is 100% covered with canopy’s!

Cooking Class "Cook Like a Local" La Fortuna

Michelle_M, Jun 2026

Great cultural experience!

We had a great time in this local cooking class! Cathy was so kind and patient, and shared about cultural aspects of what we were cooking. We made Casado with chicken, rice and beans, vegetables and homemade tortillas - and it was delicious! Else can’t wait to make this again at home!

San Jose Bike & Bites Ride

Colin_L, May 2026

See San José by bike!

We had a great time on our tour, there was a protest march on at the time and Jorge took care to alter our route so that we did not get mixed up in it! We had some really tasty food and learned about coffee in a very classy coffee restaurant where we got to drink eome special coffee. Jorge was extremely knowledgeable about the history of San Jose and Costa Rica. Highly recommended tour!

Rainforest Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

Nicholas_C, Mar 2026

Cocoa, Comedy, and Great Luck

It was an absolutely lovely time and our guide was sarcastic and funny, he made the experience better. It’s funny because I was actually going to go with a different chocolate tour that was more intimate but because of logistics decided on this one, lo and behold we only had 11 people in our tour! Worked out perfectly and I booked the 1 P.M slot on a Wednesday for anyone wondering.

Chocolate Tour Standard #1: Transportation included without lunch

Kirsten_I, Mar 2026

Yummy way to start the day!

This tour was right across the street from our airbnb so we did it to start one of our mornings. It was actually pretty interesting! The chocolate tasting was my favorite part. I hate coffee but I decided trying their coffee was something I needed to do. I’m not going to Italy and not trying pasta, ya know? For being black coffee, it was actually not bad! If you need a short tour to fill some time, don’t skip this! Sergio was funny and knowledgable!

TICO Private Walking Food Tour

Valerie_G, Feb 2026

Awesome Experience!

Matty was an excellent guide. He took us to 4 different restaurants and all the food was amazing. Each dish was very unique and well presented. The portions were huge and we were stuffed by the end of the tour. Matty told us much about the history of Jaco and pointed out his favorite places to eat and shop. He also was a wealth of information about activities in the area and fun things to do. Its a great activity and you will enjoy.

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

Adorian_A, Dec 2025

Costa Rica is Perfectly Splendid “Pura Vida”

We hit the ground running and experienced the best culture night tour on the streets of San Jose, Costa Rica. So much history, heard about William Walker who actually lived in my city, New Orleans, This tour was above and beyond greater than any of my expectations. Karol and Johana were amazing guides, we learned so much and there was so much to see, cork trees, beautiful parks, coffe bean trees, historical buildings, art work, live opera performance as we were passing by! Bravo with a wave. We met great people too. Somos más que Café is were I experience a warm and tasty cup of coffee, it was a cappuccino with a hit of ginger and lime, it was so very delightful. We ended our night at a very unique dinning spot with the best Authentic Costa Rican food ever, there were several meal options to choose from, drinks for me 2 glasses of Sangria, My dessert was a brownie with vanilla ice cream, “ you know what it’s called” Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!🇨🇷🫶🏽🇨🇷