San Jose food and culture evening guided tour

Free cancellation

Place: San José

Duration: 4 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Guided Tour

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

e-Voucher

Do this because

Experience San Jose by night with a local guide
Explore significant city buildings and the local neighborhoods
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city
Indulge in a tasty local menu filled with authentic local ingredients
Drink expertly selected wine or beer pairings as you dine

What to expect

Explore San Jose by night, complete with cultural icons, and a tasty dinner with beverage pairings on this guided tour. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with Morazán Park, where you'll learn about the post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, your appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, with a walk by the Metallic Building and then to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Stop at one of the main architectural jewels of the city, the Steinvorth Building, for an artisanal craft beer. Continue exploring historic landmarks and points of interest, then head to Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose. The "barrio" as locals call it, was first a coffee farm, but by the 1950s it became the favorite neighborhood for the economic and political elites of the time. Nowadays, Barrio Escalante has reinvented itself and is home to many restaurants and a favorite meeting spot for locals and visitors alike.

The evening ends with a contemporary traditional meal at a very locally popular hip restaurant, where you can enjoy a sampler of traditional Costa Rican pub fare. Between your tasty three-course meal, and wine or beer, you’ll be ending the evening feeling every bit, how the San Jose locals do. Your local guide will be happy to provide suggestions on where to head next, but if not, they can assist you with getting a taxi back to your accommodation.

Important to know

Know in advance:

the local provider reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day
the tour ends in Aguizotes Gastropub
for shared tours, the maximum group number will be 12 passengers. For private tours, there must be a minimum of 2 passengers. A solo traveler may still book a private experience, but they will be charged a base rate for two travelers
While it's strongly recommended that all travelers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info