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Private Tour of San José: Markets, Theatre & City Gems

By Welcome Pickups
Free cancellation available
Price is S$386 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover San José’s vibrant energy, history, and flavour on this private highlights ride, perfect for a few hours in the capital. Begin with hotel pickup and head to Mercado Borbón, where stalls overflow with fresh produce, herbs, and spices, offering a true taste of local life. Just steps away, explore the historic San José Central Market, with narrow alleys filled with souvenirs and traditional eateries. Next, pause at Central Park & Metropolitan Cathedral, the city’s lively heart framed by leafy trees and colonial architecture. Continue to the National Theatre of Costa Rica, an architectural gem and cultural landmark. With an English-speaking driver, pickup and drop-off, and customisable stops, this tour blends daily life, history, and culture into a complete introduction to Costa Rica’s capital.

Activity location

  • Mercado Borbon
    • Calla 8, Paso De La Vaca, Wwp8+hrm
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mercado Borbon
    • Calla 8, Paso De La Vaca, Wwp8+hrm
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

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Private Tour of San José: Markets, Theatre & City Gems
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$386.30 x 1 AdultS$386.30
Total
Price is S$386.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel and Tolls
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    WiFi on board
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    Personal English-Speaking professional Driver
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Other drinks and meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips and service charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For 1-5 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 6-12 people: A private minibus will be assigned to your group.

Activity itinerary

Mercado Borbon
  • 1h
A bustling food market filled with fresh produce, aromatic spices, and daily life scenes. Walking through its narrow aisles, you’ll catch a glimpse of authentic Costa Rican routines as locals shop for fruits, herbs, and traditional ingredients
San José Central Market
  • 1h
Established in 1880, this landmark houses more than 200 stalls selling everything from handmade crafts and fresh flowers to traditional “soft drinks” (tiny eateries). It’s a maze of colours, flavours, and sounds that perfectly embodies San José’s character.
Parque Central de San José
  • 1h
Central Park & Metropolitan Cathedra. Right in the heart of the city, Central Park offers a calm green pause from the urban buzz. Across the square, the Metropolitan Cathedral showcases neoclassical architecture and remains a central piece of San José’s religious and cultural history.
National Theatre Of Costa Rica
  • 1h
Built in 1897, this neoclassical jewel is considered San José’s architectural crown. From its ornate façade to its lavish interior, the theatre reflects the cultural aspirations of the nation at the turn of the century.

Location

Activity location

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    Mercado Borbon
    • Calla 8, Paso De La Vaca, Wwp8+hrm
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mercado Borbon
    • Calla 8, Paso De La Vaca, Wwp8+hrm
    • San Jose, Costa Rica

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