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San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided city walks in important historic landmarks like the National Theater, the National Monument and San Jose’s Central Market, Gold Museum and others. It is also important to mention that our tour has been declared of “cultural interest” by the Ministry of Culture of Costa Rica.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Teatro Nacional Costa Rica

Lobby of Theater
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Central Market (Mercado Central)

Shopping, local people.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Libertad Electoral

National Monument
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

VIP City Bus

Beautiful tour, monuments, churches, market, walking tours.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Pre-Columbian Gold Museum (pass by)

Walking tour by Gold Museum
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Museo de Arte Costarricense

Gold Room
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • No Health restrictions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On Sundays Central Market is close, we visit Handcraft market of San Jose Downtown

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-36475P1

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4.45
333 reviews

Average 4.45 out of 5 stars based on 333 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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4 stars
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • No Health restrictions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On Sundays Central Market is close, we visit Handcraft market of San Jose Downtown
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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