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San José: Food Culture Tour with Dinner and Cocktail Class

By San José Urban Tours
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €42 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Central Market Immersive : exploring San José’s most famous historic landmark.
  • City Highlights Walk: Guided walk from the market to the Parque Morazán area.
  • Master Costa Rican mixology and craft 4 iconic local cocktails step-by-step.
  • Cooking Session: Hands-on Empanada Arreglada making experience.
  • Discover Costa Rica’s authentic food culture with an expert local insider.

Activity location

    • San Jose
    • San Jose, San José, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • WWM9+PQW Banco Central De Costa Rica Garden, Av. Central, Paso De La Vaca, San José, Costa Rica | Look for Central Avenue and Fourth Street. Meet at the green monument right in front of the Central Bank.
    • San José, San José, Costa Rica

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San José: Food Culture Tour with Cooking and Cocktail Class

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
€41.81 x 1 Adult€41.81
Total
Price is €41.81
Until Tue, 18 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explore the lively aisles of the historic Central Market with an expert guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Step behind the bar for a hands-on class to craft 4 iconic local cocktails.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Chef’s Table Boca Pairing: Watch our chef prepare 4 traditional Costa Rican bocas in real time, served one by one to perfectly pair with each cocktail you create.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-On Empanada Workshop: Roll up your sleeves and experience the fun of pressing, filling, and folding your very own Empanada Arreglada.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bilingual Hosting: Guided from start to finish in fluent English and Spanish by passionate local experts.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport Assistance: Relax and enjoy your night knowing your guide will personally help you coordinate a safe, easy Uber or taxi ride back to your hotel.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks no specific
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Children under 16 years, People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Kick off your evening with an immersive stroll through the famous San José Central Market. Guided by a local insider who knows every vendor and secret aisle, you’ll sample fresh ingredients, learn about native tropical fruits, and absorb the vibrant energy of the city’s culinary heart. Next, leave the crowds behind as you walk to a stylish, historic private venue near Parque Morazán for an interactive food and drink cocktails class.

Step behind a fully equipped bar and take control of the shaker! Guided by an expert mixologist, you'll craft and shake four iconic local drinks step-by-step: The “Morenito”, a rich, delicious tribute to our world-famous coffee culture. Then, shake up a refreshing
Mojito de Cas: A tropical twist on a classic, crafted with cas—a unique, tart Costa Rican sour guava harvested locally. The Authentic Michelada, and the legendary Chiliguaro.

While you craft your cocktails, roll up your sleeves for The Empanada Challenge, where you'll learn to press corn masa, fill, and fold a crispy, traditional Empanada Arreglada stuffed with savoury fillings and topped with fresh cabbage slaws. Then, take your seat directly in front of the open kitchen. As the music plays and drinks are poured, our chef prepares a sequence of artisan bocas (Costa Rican tapas). Served live before your eyes, the feast includes: Pollo Caribeño, Golden Patacones & Enyucados.

Whether you're celebrating a special date night or connecting with fellow global travellers, this immersive feast guarantees a night filled with great beats, fantastic pours, and unforgettable bites.

Location

Activity location

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    • San Jose
    • San Jose, San José, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • WWM9+PQW Banco Central De Costa Rica Garden, Av. Central, Paso De La Vaca, San José, Costa Rica | Look for Central Avenue and Fourth Street. Meet at the green monument right in front of the Central Bank.
    • San José, San José, Costa Rica