San José: Half-Day City Bus Tour
ID: GYG431844-777832
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore San José from up high on a double-decker bus tour of the city's main sights, including the National Theater and Central Market, discovering local cuisine and traditional folk music as you go.
Get to know the culture and character of San José on an immersive bus tour of the city’s highlights. Taking you from your hotel and past the National Theater, Democracy Plaza and Central Market, you’ll witness an on-board folk music performance and learn about Costa Rica’s history and evolution.
Starting at your hotel, the tour will take you into downtown San José, which you’ll be able to admire from the top deck as you ride. As an introduction to the city’s key sights, you’ll take a guided walk past the cherished National Theater, Central Market and Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.
Back on board, you’ll be treated to a traditional folk music performance before stopping to enjoy local Costa Rican cuisine for lunch.
As you pass the National Monument, which commemorates Central America’s victory over the US Filibusters, your guide will teach you about the history of Costa Rica and its evolving national identity.
Your final stop will be at Plaza de la Democracia, built in 1989 to commemorate a century of Costa Rican democracy, before the tour takes you back through San José’s bustling streets to your hotel.
Highlights
- Experience traditional Costa Rican folk music and food
- Admire the bustle of San José from above on a double-decker bus tour
- Learn about the history of Costa Rica from a knowledgeable guide
- Visit San José's key sights and landmarks
- Uncover the unique culture and character of Costa Rica's capital
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A minimum of 2 participants is required
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
