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San José Guided Tour

Embark on a captivating guided walking tour of San Jose, Costa Rica, as we delve into the treasures of the Gold Museum and the grandeur of the National Theater. Tour Highlights.

  • 6 hours
  • 8Very good | 9 reviews

Embark on a captivating guided walking tour of San Jose, Costa Rica, as we delve into the treasures of the Gold Museum and the grandeur of the National Theater.

Tour Highlights

We'll begin our journey by picking you up at your hotel at the scheduled time, initiating this guided tour of San Jose's must-see landmarks.

Our first stop will be the Gold Museum, which houses a remarkable collection of artifacts from the Central Bank of Costa Rica. We'll explore an array of objects crafted from locally-extracted gold.

Next, we'll walk to the National Theater, known for its exceptional performing arts productions. We'll head to the hall to uncover part of its history. Afterwards, we will stroll through the lively streets of San Jose, seeing the Atlantic Railway Station, La Merced church, and the Central Market. At these locations, we'll provide insights into culture, politics, and administration in the capital.

The tour will culminate in a specialized jewelry and gold workshop, featuring a demonstration of ancient crafting techniques.

Upon completion of the guided tour, we'll return to your hotel, with an estimated arrival six hours after the tour's start.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from some hotels in San Jose. After making your reservation, if your accommodation is not on the pickup list, we'll confirm the exact meeting place and time.

Included

  • Hotel pickup & drop–off
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to the Gold Museum

Tips

  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation.

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