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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose

By SyL Travel Day Tours
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €43 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Plaza de la Democracia
  • National Monument
  • Morazan Park
  • National Theather lobby
  • Central Market

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • WWMH+448 Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército, Av. Central, San José, Bella Vista, Costa Rica | The tour guide will be wearing a white shirt and waiting in front of the yellow building (National Museum).
    • San José, San José, Costa Rica

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Small Group Cultural Walking Tour in San Jose
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
€43.33 x 1 Adult€43.33
Total
Price is €43.33

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee, Tea, or fruit juice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small souvenir gift
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water in the middle of the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Meet up is gonna be in the Plaza de la Democracia,
The tour guide will explain you why this square is important for the Costa Ricans and also the history of why we dont have an army in this country.

Then we will walk in the San Jose National Park, where the guide will talk about this park and the National Monument full of history and culture.

Our guide will guide you to the Otoya area. This lively area stands out for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, and a large number of art galleries, charming cafes, and haute cuisine restaurants. Here, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a unique fusion between the ancient and the modern.

Your guide will take you to Parque España and Parque Morazán. These are two urban oases that offer a refreshing escape from the bustle of the city while giving you the opportunity to explore the rich history and exuberant nature of San José.

Parque Morazán is a historical jewel in the heart of San José. This park has fascinating architecture.

Next stop The National Theatre of San José is a historical treasure and an emblematic symbol of Costa Rica. Built at the end of the 19th century, this majestic theatre is a living testimony of the wealth and passion for the arts that defines the Costa Rican nation.

The theatre façade will take your breath away, with its splendid neoclassical style and its imposing colonnade. Upon entering, you will be greeted by a dazzling display of luxury and elegance in every architectural detail. The lobby impresses with its opulence, its magnificent wall paintings and its sumptuous decoration.

We will have a short break in a cafeteria, where you can try one of the best coffees in the country.
If you dont like coffee we also include you fruit juice or ice coffee

(drink is included)

Next stop The cathedral of San Jose is a very important place for San Jose, a construction that took more than 50 years, with beautiful architectural finishes.

Then we will continue walking to the Central Bank of Costa Rica, located in San José, it is a key financial institution and a symbol of the country's economic development and monetary stability. It plays a fundamental role in the supervision and regulation of the financial system, as well as in the issuance and control of the national currency.

Finally we will continue walking to the central market.
With over a century of history, this market is a must-stop for visitors who want to explore authentic Costa Rican daily life and discover a wide variety of local products.

Upon entering the Central Market, you will immerse yourself in a lively and colourful environment. Its narrow, labyrinthine corridors house a wide range of stalls and shops offering all kinds of products, from fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood to handicrafts, clothing and souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • WWMH+448 Plaza de la Democracia y de la Abolición del Ejército, Av. Central, San José, Bella Vista, Costa Rica | The tour guide will be wearing a white shirt and waiting in front of the yellow building (National Museum).
    • San José, San José, Costa Rica