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San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

San José · Central Valley & San José

San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

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About this experience

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.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 89 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel 710
  • Hotel Don Carlos
  • Casa Conde Hotel & Suites
  • Hotel Santo Tomas
  • Hotel Inca Real
  • Hotel Vesuvio
  • +83 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

Where

Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

What you'll do

  1. 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.

    40 min here

  2. 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.

    20 min here

  3. 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.

    40 min here

  4. 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.

    30 min here

  5. 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 $)

    30 min here

What's included

Included

  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
  • Customization of the tour

Not included

  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car...
  • Museo Nacional De Costa Rica

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy physical level
  • Public transport nearby
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, fr, es.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

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