San Jose City Half Day Tour from San Jose

San Jose, Costa Rica

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and history on this guided tour of the capital city. Highlights include the National Theater, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court, and Central Market. A bilingual guide is on hand to answer questions and provide insight about what you see along the way.

Good choice for first time visitors
Local guide
Small groups—maximum of 15 people
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Tour operate with a minimum of 2 travelers
Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Visit National Theater
Entrance to Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
Round trip transportation from San Jose

Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Tour departs from hotels in San Jose. You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking.

Itinerary

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

University Of Costa Rica (Pass By)

Central Market (Mercado Central)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.3

based on 6 reviews

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Selwyn_F, Jun 2025

It was interesting and informative. Learned lots about San Jose and Costa Rica. Tour guide was great.

Great way to learn the city

Jeffrey_S, Dec 2021

This was a great way to see the city and learn the history of Costa Rica. Our guide, Mario, (aka Bubba), was friendly, kind-hearted, and knowledgeable. He gave us options as we went along to ensure we got the most out of our experience.