San José: Guided Historical & Cultural Walking Tour
ID: GYG1383560-2111966
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore San José's historic center on a guided walking tour. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, step into the National Theatre, and finish at Mercado Central.
Meet your guide at Plaza de la Democracia and the Bellavista Fortress, where Costa Rica's army was formally abolished in 1948. Get an introduction to Costa Rican history and learn about the country without an army.
Walk past the Legislative Assembly, the seat of Costa Rica's government, and see Parque Nacional. Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MADC), housed in the former National Liquor Factory (FANAL).
Marvel at the Edificio Metálico, an all-iron school building shipped piece by piece from Belgium in the 1890s. Relax in leafy Parque Morazán and its iconic Temple of Music. Pass by Teatro Variedades, one of the city's historic playhouses.
Step into the lobby of the National Theatre and hear about the Plaza de la Cultura. Walk down Avenida Central past the historic Correos y Telégrafos building. Finish at Mercado Central, the beating heart of local daily life.
Highlights
- Explore San José's historic center on a guided walking tour
- Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MADC)
- Step into the lobby of the National Theatre and learn about its history
- Discover the Edificio Metálico, a school building from the 1890s
- Finish at Mercado Central, the bustling heart of local daily life
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Tour runs rain or shine — bring a light rain jacket in the wet season (May–November)
Group size: max 6 people
Meeting point: Plaza de la democracia
We'll meet in front of the statue of Pepe Figueres (The only statue in the Plaza)
INCLUDED
- 2 hours walking tour with a local guide
- Entrance to MADC (Museum of Contemporary Art and Design)
- Entrance to the National Theatre lobby
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
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.
