Get your cameras ready because you don’t want to miss a single moment of this colorful local experience. On this tour, you’ll get up close and personal with Costa Rican life, through local food, history, and even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands-on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables, and the smoothies they can create during the vibrant city markets.

Your San Jose food tour starts with a morning pick-me-up cup of coffee in a café where you’ll get to know your guide. Take a stroll through the vibrant market, tasting local fresh fruits while learning about the agricultural history of the area. Coffee and markets play a very important role in the history of San Jose and you’ll get the inside scoop on what they mean to the city and its citizens. Then, experience the local cuisine at the Central Market, a 120-year-old building full to the brim with typical Costa Rican food and drink. Here you can sample local delicacies, learn about the herbs used in local medicines, and enjoy artisan ice cream. The Central Market is an experience that no visitor the San Jose should miss, and with a local guide by your side, you’ll unearth all the secrets behind this San Jose treasure.

After all the colours of the market, you'll pass by two more interesting stops, The Central Post and Telegraph Building and Edificio Steinvorth. Your tour will end at the Plaza de la Cultura close to the main National Theatre of Costa Rica giving you the full San Jose experience that is sure to be a highlight of your time in this vibrant city.

Discover the secrets behind handicrafts, herbal remedies, and fresh produce at Mercado El Registro and San Jose Central Market
Become a mixologist of natural Costa Rican drinks and an expert on more than 30 local exotic fruits and vegetables
Savour several tasty seasonal samplings of Costa Rica as well as its famous organic coffee
See a side of San Jose known only by locals and not found in guidebooks

Important to know

Accessibility:

Suitable for all fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking

Know in advance:

For this tour, the tour operator can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarian. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. You will receive the contact details in the voucher after booking
Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour. Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen may need to be worn if the weather is hot
Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge