San José City Tour

San José, Costa Rica

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Il Viaggio Travel
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43 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
San José City Tour
San José, Costa Rica

Il Viaggio Travel
  • Email address verified
43 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

San José Cultural & Culinary Walking Tour


Discover the vibrant heart of San José on this immersive city tour, where history, architecture, and local flavors come together for an unforgettable experience.

We begin with a panoramic drive through the city’s bustling streets, passing by historic landmarks and iconic buildings. Once we reach the city center, we make a stop at San José’s National Park, a green oasis filled with history, monuments, and a lively local atmosphere.

From here, we set off on a guided walking tour, exploring some of the city’s most treasured cultural sites. Depending on availability and your interests, we will visit one of San José’s most important museums—either the National Museum, Jade Museum, or Gold Museum—where we’ll uncover fascinating artifacts and stories from Costa Rica’s past.

Next, we head to the National Theater, one of the country’s most treasured architectural gems. We’ll admire its stunning Neoclassical façade, step into the elegant lobby, and learn about the theater’s rich history and cultural significance.

Continuing along Central Avenue, we soak in the energy of San José’s pedestrian boulevard, where locals go about their daily lives. Our journey culminates at the Central Market, a historic marketplace brimming with authentic Costa Rican flavors and traditions. Here, we take a well-deserved break to savor a traditional treat, whether it’s a refreshing sorbet, a cup of Costa Rican coffee, or a delicious local meal from one of the market’s traditional eateries.

What to Bring:

🧥 Waterproof jacket or coat
👟 Comfortable shoes for walking
👖 Long pants
🌂 Umbrella
☀️ Sunscreen & hat
💧 Water bottle
📸 Phone and/or camera to capture unforgettable moments
✨ A spirit of adventure and curiosity!

Tour Details:

Duration: 6 hours
Accessibility: Fully accessible for manual and electric wheelchairs. Adaptations for visual, cognitive, and hearing disabilities available upon request.
🎭 Interests: Culture & Gastronomy

Includes:

🚐 Private accessible transportation with an electric lift
🗣️ Certified English-speaking guide
🏛️ Entrance to one of San José’s top museums (National Museum, Jade Museum, or Gold Museum)
🍽️ Lunch at the Central Market


🌟 Experience the culture, history, and flavors of Costa Rica’s capital in the most authentic way! 🌟

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Trip Price

"The price is an approximate estimate per person and may vary based on your personalized needs and travel dates."

$235

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Il Viaggio Travel
43 reviews
Costa Rica Family Holidays, powered by IL VIAGGIO TRAVEL, boasts two decades of expertise as a local ground operator in Costa Rica. Specializing in crafting unique family experiences, we cherish the true essence of family bonds. Every journey we offer is designed with this in mind, catering to groups of friends, couples, and multigenerational families alike. With accessibility at the forefront, we ensure each adventure is both memorable and sustainable.

Reviews

What an incredible trip to Costa Rica. It was my first time visiting, and you guys rocked everything you planned for me was incredible. Every aspect of the trip was so easy and so easy to follow. I can’t thank you enough so much. Eric Friedberg
By eric f for Lyza and Olga (E) on Mar 18, 2025
We had great support from Agostina at Il Villagio travel. Our son uses a wheelchair and she helped us find accessible accommodations, and also arranged a rental vehicle that could accommodate his wheelchair (though there were no vehicles available to rent that would allow us to tie down his chair directly, so we had to bring a separate car seat for him). We loved Costa Rica and can't wait to go back!
By Anna C for Trip to Costa Rica - Anna Calvert (A) on Mar 12, 2025
This was easily one of the top travel experiences we’ve had. Il Viaggio Travel/Costa Rica got everything right…hotels, restaurants, itinerary, excursions. But by far the most wonderful thing they did was team us up with our guide, Margerhita Botazzi. Margerhita’s background in biology and ornithology was an inspired selection, as our primary interest this trip was wildlife and birding. She is exceptional at her craft, identifying birds by sight as well as sound, finding elusive creatures like the sloth, monkeys, and agouti, and assisting us in our photography. She was wonderfully flexible, ready to recommend dining alternatives that would give us a more authentic Costa Rican dining experience and getting us into out-of-the-way locales for wildlife spotting. She watched over our physical welfare every step of the way, crucial since I was scheduled for knee surgery three days after our return. Even the time in the car was enjoyable, with her knowledge of the country’s culture, government, history, and politics. Her auto games and Spanish lessons were a tremendous amount of fun. When we return to Costa Rica we will use Il Viaggio again and will recommend them to friends and family.
By Kelly K for David & Kelly Kruiswyk - CR. trip. on Feb 24, 2025
Amazing trip, itinerary was fantastic and all wheelchair accessible (with no access issues) Only slight issue was picking up and dropping off the rental car, details on the itinerary were not detailed or clear enough. Mostly the itinerary description was great. Occasionally it could have had more details ie the surfing where we didnt know the time or the company. These are only minor points! Overall had an amazing time and we are so appreciative for all the help and organisation. Agostina was available via whatsapp and always responded quickly which was really helpful!
By Oliver C for Trip to Costa Rica - Oliver & Dominic Carpenter (A) on Jan 29, 2025
Our family participated in a wheelchair accessible vacation. We appreciated the careful planning that went into every aspect of the trip. Without this careful planning and our guide Allan, this trip would not have been possible. Our guide/driver Allan was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about Costa Rica and incredibly kind and helpful with our son. He became part of our family.
By Julie J for Johnson Family - BERNIE FUND on Jan 22, 2025
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