Top San Jose Walking & Biking Tours

San Jose: Pura Vida Experience Tour: Tapas, Traditional Masks and Escazu Visit

• 45 Reviews
• Enjoy an insider’s perspective of San Jose on this half-day city walking tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll get a sense of daily life in the Costa Rican capital as you ride public transportation, stop by a beautiful local park and visit the artisan workshop of a third-generation craftsman. Taste local flavors while you browse stalls at the historic Central Market, savor a traditional lunch at an 80-year-old inn and learn to make tortillas.
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Aerial Tram in Braulio Carrillo National Park From San José

• You will get into the Braulio Carrillo National Park, and discover the beauties of the Rain Forest. Enjoy of a hiking tour and the Aerial Tram, two activities that will put you in direct contact with nature, visitors divide into smaller groups for a 45 to 90 minute (optional) nature walk with a trained naturalist guide. The Open-sided cable-cars hold 5 passengers and a guide. The guides are quite knowledgeable about flora and fauna. They'll point out orchids and different species of trees and are quick to identify the calls of the many birds that inhabit this unique environment.
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Craft Beer Pub Crawl

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• Sample what’s on tap at local breweries on this pub crawl tour in San Jose. Hear about the beer revolution in Costa Rica while you learn about the brewing process and how to pair beer with certain foods. Plus, as you travel between pubs, discover the city's streets at night on this walking tour.
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Cartago Day Trip by Rail from San Jose: Bike Ride and Market Tour

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• Escape the ordinary on this immersive bike-riding day trip to the charming town of Cartago. Experience the Costa Rican rail system with a short train ride, and then hop on your bike for a two-wheeled tour around Cartago’s historic streets. Learn about the town’s colonial history with your expert guide, and visit a local market to sample delicious produce and traditional treats before heading back to San Jose by bus. A small group limit of 12 people provides a personalized experience on this half-day tour.
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Bike Tour and Waterfalls

• This bike tour was founded by local bike touring expert and Travellingbybike owner Layton Keddy. The route is intended to get people into an area of Costa Rica where only locals would go to travel. The most intimate way to experience a new area is travelling by bike. You will have many opportunities to photograph the panoramic landscape and plenty of time to go swimming by the waterfalls. The 15 minute mini hike in to the waterfall area is virgin tropical forest. An unforgettable day!
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Bird's Nest: 2-hour San Jose City Highlights Walking Tour

• 4 Reviews
• See the best of San Jose on this incredible walking tour that takes travelers through more than 40 different sites, including galleries, parks, art houses and iconic buildings. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to this beautiful city this two-hour tour is the perfect way to hit all of the highlights.
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ChepeCletas San Jose Bike Ride

• San José is characterized by its Spanish colonial buildings, Victorian mansions, and rich historical sites. This zero-emission bike tour allows you to see the city up close, avoid car traffic, and cruise through San José’s vibrant neighborhoods—past notable buildings, parks, and squares. Your guide navigates through the city and provides useful background information as you stop to appreciate local highlights.
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens Walking Tour From San José

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• Take a walk through an enchanting Costa Rican landscape alive with rescued jaguars, resplendent butterflies, exotic birds, and tropical cascades with a tour to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Travel from San Jose to this private nature reserve, designed to educate visitors and provide a sanctuary for rescued wildlife through a variety of gardens and exhibits. A typical Costa Rican lunch is included for a sensory-rich day in the rainforest.
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5-Day Caribbean Biking and Whitewater Rafting Adventure

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• This 5-day adventure tour combines recreational mountain biking with white-water rafting in Costa Rica. The itinerary includes guided rides on scenic secondary roads, while exploring active volcanoes, coffee plantations, tropical rivers, lowland rainforests, and beaches along the way. Biking distance is about 50 miles (80 kilometers), with 70% of the travel involving gravel and dirt roads, 20% paved roads, and 10% single track. You’ll also go white-water rafting in the Pacuare River, which boasts Class III and IV rapids.
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Discover Costa Rica's Capital City and Museums

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• Experience San Jose's historical and cultural offerings on a walking tour of Costa Rica's vibrant capital city. Begin at Parque Central to take in the city's main attractions. Explore its Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica Art Museum and National Theater in the company of a local guide. Marvel at the Beaux-Arts-style Melico Salazar Theatre and stop by Churrería Manolo’s to sample its iconic cream-filled churros. This comprehensive city walk includes all entrance fees, along with a delicious lunch.
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Artist Bird - San Jose Creative Side Walking Tour

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• Whether you’re an art collector or enthusiast, you’ll enjoy this tour that explores the contemporary Costa Rican art scene. Visit galleries featuring indigenous works, fashion, paintings, sculptures, furniture, and more, and possibly meet the artists. Along the way, you’ll also catch sight of the local graffiti and learn about the history of the city and its current events.
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La Fortuna Zarcero Road Cycling

• Advance to expert level.Distace: 88km - 55 milesElevation gain: 2800mts - 9180ft • Departures:8:00 a.m. / • Duration:7 hours
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Hanging Bridges Adventure From San José

• Get an aerial encounter with the rain forest from the height of six suspension bridges, with this guided half-day trip to San Luis Adventure Park. Navigate trails through the canopy of trees, and marvel at the cloud forest, hummingbird garden, and butterfly garden. Private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off included. Lunch is provided (vegetarian options at request).
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City Tour From San José

• This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San José.
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Day Trip Irazu Volcano & Thermals Hacienda Orosi

• We take the South Panamerican Highway, to start ascending the large “ Irazu “. The winding road travels through fertile lands cultivated with all kinds of vegetables as we observe a lovely panoramic.
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Bicycle Tour from San Jose

• Ride through the Costa Rican countryside with a guide on this 7-hour bike tour from San Jose. Cover more territory than in possible on foot — but absorb more than what is possible by car — as you travel through rural towns, coffee fields, forests, and more in Cartago Province.
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Arenal Volcano Combo 5 Biking, Lake & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour

• Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica by bike on a private 12-hour tour. Hop on a provided bike and let your personal guide take care of navigation. As you pedal along Costa Rican roads with Arenal Volcano in the background, keep your eyes peeled for ospreys, toucans, cormorants, and more. Afterwards, feast on a buffet lunch and unwind at Baldi Hot Springs, where you enjoy free admission.
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Yoga, Bike Tour and Waterfalls

• Adore the sights and sounds of Costa Rica with panoramic views of the mountains. Your instructor takes you into a rustic rancho for an all levels friendly yoga class. The class helps us to enjoy the surrounding beauty and set our intention for the day. After setting your intention your bike tour guide leads you through a rural area and to the waterfalls. Now that you are heated up from yoga and a bike tour you will follow your guide through a forest to go swimming in front of three waterfalls.
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