San José: Guided Walking Tour With Local Food Tastings
ID: GYG438484-790171
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy Costa Rican gastronomy and learn about history and traditions on your gastronomical walking tour. Learn about dishes from your guide and see the city as you go between eating spots.
Enjoy the beautiful east side of the city and get food tastings around the city with the expertise of a local guide. Taste local coffee, chocolate, 2 traditional dishes to sample, and dessert.
Start at the National Theatre's lobby. Afterward, visit Steinvorth building, one of the hidden gems in the heart of San José. Here, sample coffee or chocolate, both produced in Costa Rica.
Next, stop at a traditional Costa Rican food restaurant where you can try a typical "Olla de Carne", a local soup that includes beef and assorted vegetables. Continue to a modern restaurant to taste a fusion of traditional food and modern dishes.
Then, continue to Barrio Escalante, a trendy neighborhood of San Jose. Try traditional Costa Rican tacos, called gallos, made with a delicious tortilla and assorted ingredients.
Finally, stop in for ice cream as dessert. Walk around Escalante as you eat, admiring the early 20th-century architecture. Finish at the cute France Park, from where you can safely return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Savor Costa Rican traditional cuisine while walking around the city
- Learn about the city's history from your guide, and take in local neighborhoods
- Taste local chocolate, coffee, savory modern Costa Rican food, and ice cream
- See the Barrio Escalante, one of the trendy neighborhoods of San Jose
- Take in the National Theatre's lobby where you'll get a coffee and chocolate
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please inform us about any dietary restrictions before the day of the tour
• Restaurants and dishes in the description are subject to seasonal changes
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
