San Jose food and culture evening guided tour
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. Discover the nightlife in San Jose, starting with Morazán Park, where you'll learn about 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).
On the way, you'll stop at Stiefel Pub in Barrio Otoya to enjoy a local 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 dinner, 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
Accessibility:
- Suitable for all fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 3 km (1.8 miles) of walking
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
- Dinner will include a starter, main course (with dishes such as ceviche, chifrijo, empanaditas, patacones, caldo de pollo, and more), and two drinks (choose from local beer, sangria, or a non-alcoholic option)
- For this tour, the local provider can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarian and gluten-free intolerance. Please provide this information at least 24 hours prior to your travel date, you will receive the contact details in the voucher after booking
- 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
What’s included
Drinks
Dinner
Local guide
Beer
Local delicacy tasting
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Urban Adventures
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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