Overview

The San Jose Bites and Sights Walking Tour lasts about three hours and begins with a cup of coffee at a café inside the El Registro market. The guide introduces the group and provides background information about the city. The tour continues through Mercado El Registro, where participants sample fresh local fruits and learn about the region's agricultural history. From there, the group walks along city streets to the Central Market, a 120-year-old building filled with typical Costa Rican foods and drinks. Visitors taste local specialties, explore herbal remedies used in folk medicine, and try artisan ice cream. After visiting the markets, the tour passes by the Central Post and Telegraph Building and Edificio Steinvorth. The tour ends at Plaza de la Cultura near the National Theatre of Costa Rica. This walking tour combines food tastings with visits to notable city sights, offering a clear view of San Jose’s daily life and culinary traditions.

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Cancellation policy

• Free cancellation until 12 Nov 2026, 12am UTC.
• After that, supplier cancellation fee up to €157.46 total (€78.73 per guest).

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