Thoroughly engaging. Led by the delightful guide, and storyteller, Jose Pabla Avila. Broad expanse and understanding of ...
Michael Shields
History, art, and gastronomy co-exist in a perfect blend in the Costa Rican capital. Come and discover the charm of this city on our free walking tour of San José.
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
You can book up to 3 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Michael Shields
United StatesThoroughly engaging. Led by the delightful guide, and storyteller, Jose Pabla Avila. Broad expanse and understanding of what is being spotlighted duri...
Dave
United StatesDavid was an amazing guide. I especially appreciated how he covered so much material and area in a short time. The tour was 3 hours, overflowing with ...
Manuel Martínez
San Salvador, El SalvadorThe guided tour with David is undoubtedly the best way to start a trip to San José. You visit the most important points of the city safely, learn a...
Natalia
Vitoria, SpainAmaral was a magnificent guide, he took us on the tour of San José with great enthusiasm, he told us the history of this great country in an entertain...
Mónica
MexicoJosé Pablo made this tour a journey through time... both the past (through the history and architecture of San José, Costa Rica) and the present (by t...
Natalia Oliva Segovia Maldonado
Asunción, ParaguayThe tour was amazing, our guide Amaral explained the history of San José in detail and let us try some of its rich gastronomy: chocolates, coffee, and...
Verónica
San José, Costa RicaVery beautiful and very interesting both historically and architecturally
Auro Pi
Barcelona, SpainExcellent, Amaral is a great guide and an excellent person
Scarlette
Santiago, ChileIt was amazing, the guide was 10/10, you can tell he knows a lot about the history of San Jose, very educational and spontaneous. Totally recommended.
Marcela Poveda
Bogotá, ColombiaIt was a great experience. Amaral shared with us the best of downtown San José and the history of Costa Rica. It was very enjoyable, with many histori...
History, art, and gastronomy co-exist in a perfect blend in the Costa Rican capital. Come and discover the charm of this city on our free walking tour of San José.
Having met up at the indicated starting point at the scheduled time, we'll set off on our free walking tour of San José.
After a brief introduction, we'll see the façade of the Legislative Assembly and the National Museum of Costa Rica. Do you know why the latter building is painted yellow? After finding out the answer, we'll take a walk through the most emblematic points of the historic centre of the city.
To begin, we'll walk to the Paseo de Los Damas. We'll find out why this Paseo includes "los" instead of "las", which isn't the norm in Spanish, and then pass through the National, Spanish, and Morazán Parks. After winding through these parks, we'll come to Central Park, where we'll admire the imposing façade of the Metropolitan Cathedral of San José.
The tour will continue through the old town of San José, where we'll learn lots of fun facts and details about Costa Rica's political system. We'll also discuss some key events in its history and how the country has evolved over the years.
Before saying our goodbyes, we'll take a stroll around the National Theater of Costa Rica and the popular San Jose Market, and visit the oldest ice cream parlor in the city. If you like, you can try one of their delicious products at your own expense.
After 2 to 3 hours spent exploring the city, our free walking tour of San José will come to an end.
For organizational reasons, the order of the itinerary described may vary.
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.
If you're in a large group, we recommend booking our private tour of San José and exploring the city with an exclusive guide just for you and your partner, family, or friends.
Depending on which tour you select, the meeting point varies:
You can book up to 3 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.
If you have other questions, contact us
Michael Shields
United StatesThoroughly engaging. Led by the delightful guide, and storyteller, Jose Pabla Avila. Broad expanse and understanding of what is being spotlighted duri...
Dave
United StatesDavid was an amazing guide. I especially appreciated how he covered so much material and area in a short time. The tour was 3 hours, overflowing with ...
Manuel Martínez
San Salvador, El SalvadorThe guided tour with David is undoubtedly the best way to start a trip to San José. You visit the most important points of the city safely, learn a...
Natalia
Vitoria, SpainAmaral was a magnificent guide, he took us on the tour of San José with great enthusiasm, he told us the history of this great country in an entertain...
Mónica
MexicoJosé Pablo made this tour a journey through time... both the past (through the history and architecture of San José, Costa Rica) and the present (by t...
Natalia Oliva Segovia Maldonado
Asunción, ParaguayThe tour was amazing, our guide Amaral explained the history of San José in detail and let us try some of its rich gastronomy: chocolates, coffee, and...
Verónica
San José, Costa RicaVery beautiful and very interesting both historically and architecturally
Auro Pi
Barcelona, SpainExcellent, Amaral is a great guide and an excellent person
Scarlette
Santiago, ChileIt was amazing, the guide was 10/10, you can tell he knows a lot about the history of San Jose, very educational and spontaneous. Totally recommended.
Marcela Poveda
Bogotá, ColombiaIt was a great experience. Amaral shared with us the best of downtown San José and the history of Costa Rica. It was very enjoyable, with many histori...
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