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San José City

Experience the cultural heart of Costa Rica on our San José City Tour; explore historic landmarks, iconic parks, and artistic treasures like the Costa Rican Art Museum and the stunning National Theater, enjoy a delicious local lunch and stroll through charming neighborhoods that showcase the city’s everyday life. This tour is the perfect introduction to the history, art, and vibrant spirit of San José.
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🏛️ Cultural City Experience
Embark on an enriching tour of San José, the vibrant capital of Costa Rica. Our carefully curated experience combines history, art, and local traditions, providing you with an unforgettable experience in this captivating city.

📍 Historic Sites
We will guide you through the heart of San José, where you will discover iconic landmarks and historic sites. Stroll through the main streets and avenues, immersing yourself in the city's fascinating past.

🌳 La Sabana Metropolitan Park
Explore the extensive La Sabana Metropolitan Park, a green oasis nestled in the urban landscape. As the largest park in the city, it offers peaceful walking trails, recreational areas, and a glimpse of Costa Rica's natural beauty.

🎨 Costa Rican Art Museum
Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Costa Rican Art Museum. Admire the captivating exhibits showcasing the country's artistic heritage, from traditional to contemporary works.

⛪ Central Park & Cathedral
Visit the lively Central Park, surrounded by historic buildings and bustling activity. Marvel at the architectural beauty of the cathedral, a testament to Costa Rica's religious and cultural significance.

🎭 National Theater
Our tour includes a visit to the National Theater, an architectural masterpiece and symbol of national pride. Admire its opulent interiors and learn about its historical significance.

🍽️ Delicious Lunch
Enjoy an exquisite culinary experience at a carefully selected restaurant. Savor local flavors and recharge your batteries before continuing your exploration.

🏘️ Traditional Neighborhoods
Stroll through charming neighborhoods, where you will discover local life, colorful houses, and hidden treasures. Discover the daily life of the inhabitants of San José.

⏱️ Duration
Approximately 5 hours.

🚐 Round-trip transportation

🗣️ Bilingual guides

🏙️ San José city tour

🍽️ Lunch

🦟 Insect repellent

📸 Camera

☂️ Umbrella

👟 Water shoes

🌞 Sunscreen

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Unnamed Road
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Excelentes tours, organización y transporte, nos llevamos una muy bonita experiencia. Queremos agradecer al guía Marco por su buenísima atención y amabilidad, siempre nos trató como si fuéramos amigos de toda la vida. Nos contó y aprendimos muchas cosas sobre Costa Rica, incluso nos llevó a ver guacamayas, garzas, cocodrilos y más en el camino, y nos ayudó a encontrar otros animalitos en el parque Manuel Antonio porque luego son difíciles de ver. Hasta nos ayudó a conseguir un tour de última hora porque nos habían quedado mal en otra agencia. Si algún día regresamos a Costa Rica (que sí nos quedaron muchas ganas), volveríamos con Tico Travel, definitivamente.
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I had an absolutely amazing experience with Tico Travels during our vacation in Costa Rica! We booked two excursions, and both exceeded our expectations. Our first tour with Carlos took us to the volcano, breathtaking waterfalls, and a coffee plantation. From the moment we met him, he was warm, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared so much of Costa Rica’s history, culture, and traditions throughout the day, making the experience both educational and unforgettable. We never felt rushed, and he made sure we had plenty of opportunities to enjoy each stop and take photos. Our second excursion with Jose was to Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna, and it was just as exceptional. Jose was friendly, professional, and also shared fascinating information about Costa Rica during our drive. Both Carlos and Jose made us feel completely safe and comfortable throughout our tours, and their passion for their country truly showed. If you’re looking for a transportation and tour company that is reliable, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about providing an unforgettable experience, I highly recommend Tico Travels. Thank you, Carlos and Jose, for making our anniversary and birthday trip so memorable. We can’t wait to visit Costa Rica again!
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We stayed at the gran hotel and Ticotravel adventures was operating out of the lobby. I didn’t do any tours with them but they did organize a private shuttle for me and my family to La fortuna (volcano arenal área). They did such a great job when we needed to get back to San Jose, I called and the arranged a driver to pick me up at my hotel in Manuel Antonio and bring us back to San Jose. I highly recommend them for private shuttle service.
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Yoselin Hernandez
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Reservamos dos tours desde México nos facilitaron la información, los tours son totalmente privados para el grupo de personas, información clara proporcionan la información y los torurs incluyen entradas alimentos y lo requerido. Los guías dieron información. En general Larry nos gustó el espacio que nos dio en tiempos y privacidad, los datos importantes en el momento adecuado.
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Excelente servicio del señor don Carlos muy atento en todo y una persona muy amable me llevo una gran experiencia súper recomendado👍.
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christopher sherry
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Very accommodating and knowledgeable
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marie charles
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Service amazing on time quick history lesson of the places we passed amazing character lagged the whole time
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Benten Woodring
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Louis gave us a great all-day experience starting with a coffee farm, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Garden. Highly recommend.
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I was highly pleased with 2 of your representatives regarding a short tour to a volcanic site on 30 Jan, 2026. The agent at Gran Hotel managed to find me a tour on short notice which fit well with my last day in your country. He also gave a lot of good information about places of interest with walking distance of the Hotel Gran. The other was my tour guide, Luis. He was very informative regarding history and points of interest, as well as rounding out the tour with a beautiful (Los Angeles) cathedral on the way back to the hotel. Sincere thanks to these 2 people for adding to an already pleasing memory for a fantastic trip!
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Marina Hernandez
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La experiencia ha sido muy positiva los dos días, la organización perfecta, tanto Larry como Luis, los dos guías, muy profesionales y muy amables. Volvería a repetir de nuevo

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