San Jose Sightseeing City Tour
Description
Come, relax and enjoy this popular 4-hour sightseeing tour of the city and see the historic construction sites that include museums, theaters, markets and other interesting places in the city of San Jose. Tour includes: Bilingual profesional guide, comfortable air conditioning transportation, bottled water and lunch or dinner if taking the afternoon tour
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is a must-see on any trip to the capital of Costa Rica. Start the day with a pick-up service at approximately 8:00 a.m or 1:00 pm from your hotel in San José, Alajuela or Heredia. (This tour is available in the morning and in the afternoon) . From the comfort of the minivan, you will enjoy the panoramic views of San José. During the trip, your English speaking guide will inform you about the places you will see on the road, starting with the Costa Rican Art Museum in La Sabana. See the heart of the city center, The National Theater, University of Costa Rica, National Museum and the Arts and Crafts Market to buy souvenirs. After shopping, enjoy a lunch at a Typical Restaurant, with some cultural meals from Costa Rica. After your gastronomic experience, you can relax and enjoy the trip as you will be transported back to your hotel. If you choose the afternoon tour, lunch will be served at the beggining of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up all travellers at the different Hotels, Hostels, guesthouses, B&B, Residential areas , central park of each city (San Jose- Alajuela and Heredia)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(61)
Ricardo was a great guide. Loved being picked up at our hotel! We were driven all around San Jose including the art museum, parks, and Steven’s restaurant for local cuisine. He told us a lot about the history of the country and SJ. I would recommend this tour for length and convenience. I didn’t see the need for the jewelry factory stop.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the convenience of the hotel pickup, the historical and cultural highlights of San José, and Ricardo's excellent guidance. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the stop at the jewelry factory. Our goal is to provide a well-balanced and high value itinerary, so we will look into this specific stop to ensure that every part of the tour enhances our guests' experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future... PURA VIDA ! 🌿
Lots of traffic in the morning if you’re getting picked up from outside the city, but it’s definitely worth the trip! Our guide Edgardo is very knowledgeable about everything from the food, the economy and politics, and much more. We were a small group of four and he was able to explain everything both in English and Spanish. We stopped at a secret art/jewelry shop that had plenty of local stones, diamonds, paintings, wood sculptures, magnets, cups, and local coffee and liquor tasting. We went to the previous airport terminal located in downtown which is now turned into a museum and the airfield is now a green open space. We also stopped at local and national places and lastly we stopped for lunch at Steven’s which had multiple types of meat with three side options plus a salad and a drink of local juice. Overall, great small private tour with minimal walking around the city!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We are thrilled to hear that Edgardo’s extensive knowledge and bilingual skills made your city tour such an enriching experience. It’s great to know you enjoyed the 'hidden gems' we visited, from the art shop to the history of the old airport terminal. We take pride in offering comfortable, small group experiences with high quality local gastronomy like the lunch you had at Steven's. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica soon!
It is a great way to see a bit of downtown San Jose in a quick visit and it doesn’t require a lot of walking.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed our efficient way to explore the heart of San José. It's the perfect option for those who want to see the city's highlights comfortably and quickly. We hope you had a wonderful stay in Costa Rica!
An enjoyable tour with a knowledgeable guide. The only comment is that the meeting time was at 2:50pm, not 2pm as indicated in the registration.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and our guide's expertise. We sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the start time and will correct our registration details immediately to ensure this doesn't happen again. We hope to see you again soon!
We had a lovely time with our tour guide Arturo. We had a nice overview of San Jose and our lunch was excellent!
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a lovely time with Arturo and that you enjoyed the overview of San José. We’re also happy to know that the lunch met your expectations. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Avoid booking this tour! Did not receive services advertised. We were picked up an hour and a half late due to mechanical issues on the bus. First of all, they said it was going be a minivan and it was a double-decker bus with multiple tour groups from different companies. Did not visit sites promised. Only had 15 minutes to shop at the market and only allowed to shop at two shops owned by the tour company. We felt rushed the entire time with inadequate time at the places we did visit. The best part of the tour was our tour guide Hector who was very knowledgeable. This tour was not worth the money nor did we receive Services promised. Refunds would be considered appropriate.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand your frustration regarding the missed sites and the limited time at the market, and we regret that the experience felt rushed. Your feedback is very important to us and will be shared with our operations team to help prevent similar situations in the future. We are glad to hear that Héctor made a positive impression, and we will be sure to recognize him for his professionalism and knowledge. We truly appreciate your feedback
It’s a great way to see the city and our guide was great. It’s not a private tour so expect to share the van with others
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the city and that you had a great experience with our guide. As you mentioned, this is a shared tour, which allows travelers to meet others while enjoying the experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again!
Harlem was an excellent tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about San José especially it's history and events you might not otherwise have heard about. He is also great with kids! Super engaging and patient and went over and beyond to thoroughly answer even the most mundane questions. I enjoyed the walking portion best. I definitely recommend him!
Thank you so much for your recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and Harlem’s knowledge, patience, and engaging way of sharing San José’s history. PURA VIDA !!!
The food was great. I loved the entire experience. The tour guider he was respectful and taught me a lot about Costa Rica culture
Thank you very much for your kind words! We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the food and the entire experience, and that our guide was respectful and shared valuable insights about Costa Rican culture. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Pura Vida! 🌿
Great guide, Edgardo. Too much traffic during the journey although we finished it almost on time. I evicted more options for lunch time.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the tour with our guide Edgardo. We sincerely appreciate your feedback regarding the traffic conditions and the lunch options. Your comments help us improve our services. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.
