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A white church with a dome and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings. 1
A hillside town with buildings and lush greenery. 2
A large, historic building with two towers and a central clock. 3
A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a prominent skyscraper, and a mountainous backdrop. 4
A cityscape with a mountainous backdrop, dense greenery in the foreground, and a clear sky. 5
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,022 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • San José can sometimes feel overwhelming to first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour.
    This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can adapt the itinerary—just let us know in advance.
    Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring a meaningful experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals hidden gems and authentic local life.

Activity location

  • Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
    • Second Ave. and Fifth St.,
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
    • Second Ave. and Fifth St.,
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

Check availability

2 Hours Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

Price details
P 4,244.35 x 1 AdultP 4,244.35
Paid at activityP 778.13
Total
Price is P 5,022.48

3 Hours Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Price details
P 5,517.65 x 1 AdultP 5,517.65
Paid at activityP 778.13
Total
Price is P 6,295.78

4 Hours Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included

Price details
P 7,781.31 x 1 AdultP 7,781.31
Paid at activityP 778.13
Total
Price is P 8,559.44

6 Hours Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Price details
P 11,671.96 x 1 AdultP 11,671.96
Paid at activityP 778.13
Total
Price is P 12,450.09

8 Hours Private Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Duration: 8 hours
Pickup included

Price details
P 15,421.14 x 1 AdultP 15,421.14
Paid at activityP 778.13
Total
Price is P 16,199.27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Walking Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Customization of the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car...
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Museo Nacional De Costa Rica

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

  • 40m
The National Theater of Costa Rica is the main theater of Costa Rica. It is located on the east side of the Plaza Juan Mora Fernandez in the city of San Jose, on Avenida 2 Libertador Juan Rafael Mora, 3rd and 5th streets in the Cathedral district, San Jose. The National Theater is a building of historicist architecture completed in 1897.

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum

  • 20m
The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum is a museum in San José, Costa Rica. It is located in a subterranean building underneath the "Plaza de la Cultura" and is owned and curated by the Banco Central de Costa Rica.

Metropolitan Church (Catedral Metropolitana)

  • 40m
The Metropolitan Cathedral of San José Spanish: Catedral Metropolitana is a cathedral in San José, Costa Rica, located on Calle Central and Avenues 2 and 4. The original cathedral was built in 1802 but was destroyed by an earthquake.

Parque La Sabana

  • 30m
La Sabana Padre Chapuí Metropolitan Park, commonly known as: La Sabana, is a Costa Rican urban park located in the district of Mata Redonda, in the city of San José.

Museo Nacional De Costa Rica

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
The National Museum of Costa Rica is located in the city of San José. It was created on May 4, 1887 by means of agreement Nº 60, during the administration of President Bernardo Soto Alfaro.(entry is 11 $)

Location

Activity location

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    Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
    • Second Ave. and Fifth St.,
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
    • Second Ave. and Fifth St.,
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

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