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San Jose City Half Day Tour from San Jose

San José · Central Valley & San José

San Jose City Half Day Tour from San Jose

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About this experience

During this journey you will visit the National Theater, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897. Then visit the Museum of Gold , then the Central Market, place full of the Costa Rican cultural heritage and traditions, where you will be able to browse and buy some local art crafts. You will also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. As we travel around the city, we will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city, for example The Costa Rica University, The Old Train Station, The National Liquor Factory, The National Supreme Election Bureau, the Asamblea Legislativa, The Metallic Building, some parks and various sites of interest. This will be an introduction to our Capital City, and information about our economy, cultural, politics, religion and general current events. Also, we will visit an Art Gallery, where you will be able to get some souvenirs to take back home.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 45 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Santo Tomas
  • Hotel Barcelo San Jose
  • Hotel Talamanca SJ
  • Soluxe El Sesteo
  • Hotel Inca Real
  • Hotel Vesuvio
  • +39 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

Where

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

What you'll do

  1. We will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture.

    45 min hereAdmission included

  2. We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest.

    Drive past, no stop

  3. A brief stop will be made in a beautiful art craft shopping store allowing you to browse through it before returning to your hotel and why not, buy some souvenirs for those who are expecting you back at home.

    30 min here

What's included

Included

  • Entrance to Pre-Columbian Gold Museum
  • Round trip transportation from San Jose
  • Visit National Theater
  • Tour operate with a minimum of 2 travelers
  • Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Not included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
2 more notes
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Contact line available for handling hotel pick-up reconfirmations and day-to-day operational matters.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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