Top San Jose Cultural & Theme Tours

Britt Coffee Tour and Chocolate Tasting from San Jose

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• Treat your taste buds to a sampling of Costa Rica’s famed coffee paired with gourmet chocolate on this half-day tour of the Café Britt coffee plantation. See firsthand how this sustainable, gourmet producer grows, harvests, and roasts coffee beans to create the perfect aromatic cup. Visit the on-site coffee bar to taste several of Café Britt’s different roasts, accompanied by chocolate. Round out the day with a farm-fresh buffet lunch of traditional Costa Rican cuisine at the plantation restaurant.
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San Jose Walking Tour: Food, History and Architecture

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• Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore Costa Rica’s capital accompanied by an expert guide and learn about the city’s history, architecture and flavor. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews. The tour is capped at 12 people for a personalized small-group experience.
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San Jose City Tour

• On this San Jose city sightseeing tour, an art-historian guide lends an astute perspective on essential San Jose sights such as the National Theatre of Costa Rica, the Museum of Gold, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Plus, learning about San Jose sights and history is made personal thanks to a small-group tour of just 15 people or fewer.
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San Jose by Night with 3-course Dinner and Wine at a favorite local restaurant

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• Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Wander through a maze of vendor stalls and to learn about staples of local cooking at the Central Market, and see the opulent National Theater and other architectural highlights on a twilight walking tour. Drive to the ritzy Paseo de la Luz the east side of San Jose well known for its gastronomy. Finish the night with a 3-course meal and wine pairings at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.
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Sloth Experience and Cultural Towns Half Day Trip from San Jose

• Learn about Sloths and other Wild Animal Species of Costa Rica on this Half Day Trip from San Jose. Visit an Animal Sanctuary specialized in sloths and learn everything about these amazing animals. Discover other Wild Animal Species of Costa Rica that are also treated at the Sanctuary, like monkeys, toucans, kinkajous, coatis, macaws and others; there are always different species to see at this sanctuary. Travel to the folkloric towns of Grecia and Sarchi and explore 2 truly typical Costa Rican Towns.
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Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup

• Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of San Jose on a 5-hour evening bus tour. Starting from your hotel, a comfortable double decker bus with onboard WiFi serves as your transportation for the evening. See over 25 of the city’s landmarks and stop for a bilingual guided tour at key locations, including the Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy an included dinner of local cuisine, before drop-off at your hotel.
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Celeste River From San Jose

• Costa Rica has many unique places sights. One of the most famous is the majestic Rio Celeste located in the canton of Guatuso in the province of Alajuela, inside the Tenorio Volcano National Park. • Visit one of the most famous areas in Costa Rica. • Discover Celeste River Waterfall. • Enjoy a walk on the trails through the Tenorio Volcano National Park.
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Doka Coffee Tour, Grecia and Sarchi Day Trip from San Jose

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• Get a taste of Costa Rican culture and coffee on this fascinating guided tour. Your half-day adventure includes a visit to the Doka Estate coffee plantation, where you’ll see firsthand how beans are grown, harvested, and roasted to make Costa Rica’s signature caffeinated brew. You’ll also visit the picturesque towns of Grecia and Sarchí, home to unusual architecture and rich artisan traditions.
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Private full day City Tour San Jose visit most interesting and cultural places

• The sprawl of San Jose poses challenge for visitors who want to explore the capital but don’t have much time in Costa Rica. This private guided tour of San Jose provides an easy answer for time-strapped travelers by taking you to San Jose’s top sites in just a day. From the National Theatre of Costa Rica to a popular artisan market, you’ll get a sense of this city’s rich history and culture.
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City VIP Bus Tour in San Jose

• Get to know San Jose in just one day on this VIP double-decker bus sightseeing tour. Head to essential city sights such as the National Theater, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Democracy Square without having to deal with public transportation. Plus, get a closer look at key locations with an included walking tour of the city center.
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Walking Tour of San Jose

• Hang out with locals and enjoy the walking tour in San José. A great way to get immersed and learn more about Costa Rica’s capital, its history, iconic places and the “ticos” culture. Small groups.M-Sa 9:30AM and 3:00PMMeet at The National Theater of Costa RicaOur guides will be wearing a Yellow T-shirt
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Full-Day Monteverde Tour with Hanging Bridges and Reptiles

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• Experience Monteverde's famous biodiversity and cloud forest, even if you don't have time for an overnight stay. On this day trip from San Jose, get a close wildlife encounter without much effort on a ‘Skywalk’ along hanging bridges that criss-cross different levels of the rain forest, plus a reptile and amphibian viewing trail. The gentle pace is ideal for families with children and those who prefer a low-impact way to explore Costa Rica’s amazing bioreserve.
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San Jose Sightseeing City Tour

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• Explore San Jose on this guided half-day sightseeing tour. Great for first-time visitors to the city, the tour includes stops at historic and cultural sites such as the Costa Rican Art Museum in La Sabana, the city center, the National Theater, the University of Costa Rica, and the arts and crafts market. Plus, enjoy lunch at a local Costa Rican restaurant.
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Quetzales scarlet macaws and birds watching tour in San Gerardo de dota San Jose

• Maximize your chances of seeing quetzales, scarlet macaws, and other rare birds in the wild on this guided tour to Los Quetzales National Park from San Jose. A guide shares information about the cloud forest as you hike to spots within the park that are known for their bird populations, upping your chances of seeing stunning wildlife.
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Monteverde One Day Tour from La Fortuna

• Traveling between La Fortuna and Monteverde can be tricky, but this guided tour streamlines transportation. Let your guide lead you to the tram through the cloud forest canopy and enjoy your choice of zip lining or walking across the hanging bridges. Take a guided walk through the nature park and learn about the native animals before heading to a local coffee farm for lunch and a tasting.
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Whale Watching from San Jose

• Get the chance to see humpback whales in the wild when you set sail inside of Marino Ballena National Park on this whale-watching tour from San Jose. Experienced guides bring you to areas known for their humpback whale populations and help you spot whales, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, and more in their natural environment. Then, enjoy free time on the beach before returning to San Jose.
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Hot springs and Maleku Indigenous Reserve in Arenal la Fortuna from San José

• Discover the culture of the Maleku Indigenous people and more on a 12-hour tour from San Jose. Observe the local language, medicine, daily life, and traditional dance in a respectful environment. After your visit, head to volcano heated hot springs where you can enjoy the benefits of the thermal waters. All-inclusive transportation from your hotel plus a provided lunch ensure that your enriching cultural experience is also stress-free
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Total San Jose Tour: Bites and Sights Including Columbian Gold Museum Visit

• Visiting San Jose’s markets with a guide turns an everyday scene into a rich cultural experience as your guide tells you the stories behind the markets’ offerings and takes the guesswork out of deciding what’s worth a try. After visiting top San Jose markets, head to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum to take a look at the city’s early history.
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Doka Grecia & Sarchi

• Discover Costa Rican culture on a small-group tour from San Jose. Visit the Doka Estates to learn about the country’s golden grain, the coffee bean, on a guided tour. See the beautiful metal church of Grecia and admire its unique architecture. Learn about Costa Rica’s handicraft industry in Sarchi and see the famous oxcarts. A delicious Costa Rican lunch is served at the end to round out your cultural tour.
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Arenal Pineapple Tour

• If you love pineapples, you can’t miss this pineapple plantation tour in Arenal. Learn all about pineapple planting, growing, and harvesting from an in-the-know guide, and then sample some of the sweet fresh fruit for yourself. A piña colada is also included for visitors of drinking age.
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Cultural San Jose City Sightseeing Guided Tour

• While many visitors rush through San Jose, there's so much to explore in Costa Rica's capital. See the city’s best on a guided tour that introduces you to local history and culture, from ancient artifacts at the Precolumbian Gold Museum to modern paintings at the Costa Rican Art Museum and the splendor of the National Theater. Pick up some handmade souvenirs at a craft market, and get an overview of authentic Costa Rican cuisine with lunch at a restaurant.
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San Gerardo de Dota and Savegre river bird watching and nature guided cloud forest tour at Talamanca

• The mountain town of San Gerardo de Dota sits in the Savegre River Valley, just south of San Jose. A popular bird watching destination, this area of virgin cloud forest is home to more than 170 native and migratory bird species. With this half-day tour, explore miles of forest trails and catch sight of many species of birds, including some rare and endangered species. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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Playa Mantas - Puntarenas

• ¿Qué incluye el paseo?Incluye traslado ida y vuelta en transporte ejecutivo con aire acondicionado y un snack¿Dónde está ubicada playa Mantas?Playa Mantas se encuentra en la parte de atrás del complejo hotelero Puntaleona en Puntarenas, Costa Rica.Dato: Al lado de la playa se tiene acceso a Playa Blancas, otra playa que nos ofrece una hermosa experiencia.¿Qué hay cerca de la playa?Cerca se encuentran los siguientes servicios:– Heladería Pops– Pulpería / Mini super– Restaurante– Venta de ceviche– Alquiler de toldos y sillas
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Rainforest Wildlife and Beach Combo

• Your journey starts through the beautiful coastal highway to see gorgeous landscapes and stop in a bridge where you can see American Crocodiles swimming of taking a sunbath, all of it with an experienced and certified naturalist tour guide.Then go into the gorgeous Manuel Antonio National Park in where you will learn about the fantastic flora and fauna of the area while watching the wildlife that inhabits the park. If we are on a lucky day, you can see the white-faced monkeys and maybe some sighting of two-toed sloths.Then, enjoy a wonderful lunch in a beautiful restaurant and end with living the relaxation of a white sanded beach surrounded by rainforest.
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