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

★ 4.8 (50 reviews) · By Guydeez

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.

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Duration 2 hours – 8 hours

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Live tour guide

English, French, Spanish

Key facts

Duration 2 hours – 8 hours
Languages English, French, Spanish
Group size Up to 15
Ages Adult 1–99
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Tour type Private

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

Itinerary

  1. Stop 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 minutes
  2. Stop 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 minutes
  3. Stop 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 minutes
  4. Stop 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 minutes
  5. Stop 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 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Hotel pickup included for all travelers

The local guide will pick you up at your hotel ( if located in San Jose ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.

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How to get there

Pickup is available from 89 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Cancellation & confirmation

Free cancellation

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before

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Adult Age 1–99
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