3-Hour Downtown San Jose Walking Tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers

San Jose, Costa Rica

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
WWMC+GXH, Av. Central, San José, El Carmen, Costa Rica
Avenue second, Street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

07/27/2022 - 05/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Itinerary

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Espana

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Nacional Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.7

based on 20 reviews

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This tour was such a...

TROY_R, Jan 2026

This tour was such a surprise treat! We had a few hours to spare in San Jose the night before our flight and decided to book this tour after previously hearing San Jose had very little to offer from other travelers. It's a shame those travelers did not take this tour and did not have Michael as a guide because this was one of the most unexpectedly insightful tours we've taken in all of our travels. If you have a few hours to spare in San Jose, I strongly recommend taking this tour - you will not regret it. Thank you Michael for a fantastic experience!

Tour guide was very...

amanda_o, Sep 2025

Tour guide was very passionate about the history of Costa Rica and knowledgeable on the landmarks visited in downtown San Jose. Recommend.

A Distinguished Guide!

PatrickGrant_Y, Apr 2025

Michael Miller knows the centre of San José like the back of his hand. He has lived there full time for a decade, visited many times before that, and even written the authoritative guide book on the city. It was an entertaining and thorough introduction to the city and its history which left me well prepared to spend the rest of the day in its various wonderful museums.

San jose walking tour

Richard_i, Feb 2024

I enjoyed seeing the buildings and learning about Costa Rican history. The tour guide is an American expat with an economics degree and a passion for history.

Great historical tour!

lliana_B, Dec 2023

Michael Miller was a great tour guide. He took us to all the tourist attractions and explained everything in great detail. I would recommend recommend him.