San Jose Guided City Tour: Architecture, Culture, Food & History

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We made a tour taking into account the past and the present in San Jose. Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture and history on this walking guided tour of the capital city. Highlights include the National Theater, the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the National Museum, the Supreme Court, and Central Market. A bilingual guide is on hand to answer questions and provide insight about what you see along the way. We know the artistic part, including its most recognized spaces in this area, the culture, history and architecture of the city. The tour will show you the most beautiful areas of San José. The tour describes the past and the present of San José, in order to know it's actual life. You get to know from art, culture, history and architecture of the city.Your trip includes a stop for shopping at the outdoor Central Market, where you'll get to browse local crafts and try fresh snacks from street vendors. You'll also stop by the city's Central Park to see the National Monument, this statue features five female figures that represent the five Central American countries that resisted being re-colonized by a private military led by American William Walker.You'll see grandest buildings in San José at the National Theater. Your guide will take you around the elaborate, European-style lobby, which was built using taxes on coffee exports.You'll also stop for lunch at a local restaurant where you'll feast on a typical Costa Rican offering. What's included:Bottled waterLunchCity walks and interactive visits Professional Tour Guide Professional Driver Roundtrip transportationWi-Fi on board What to bring:Cash for souvenirs and personal expenses Cap or Hat CameraClosed toed shoes Comfortable clothingInsect repellentSunscreenNotes:Hotel pickup and drop-off from San José and Alajuela only. We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel and drive you to the meeting point where the walk starts for this great expedition and after the guided walk we will drive you back to your hotel. The exact pick up time will be confirmed on your itinerary once the reservation is confirmed.