San Jose: Markets and Museum Tour with Food Tastings
ID: GYG805368-1285452
Category:
Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Discover the secrets behind handicrafts, herbal remedies, and fresh produce at Borbon and San Jose Central Market. Visit top markets to learn about local culture through food.
Make the most of your day in San Jose. This tour takes you on a Bites & Sights Tour and combines it with a trip to a pre-Columbian Gold Museum for the ultimate Costa Rican cultural experience.
Visiting San Jose’s markets with a guide turns an everyday scene into a rich cultural experience as your guide tells you the stories behind the markets’ offerings and takes the guesswork out of deciding what’s worth a try. After visiting top San Jose markets, head to the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum to take a look at the city’s early history.
Discover the secrets behind handicrafts, herbal remedies, and fresh produce at Borbon and San Jose Central Market. Visit top markets to learn about local culture through food. Enjoy lots of fruits, empanada, ceviche, and coffee tastings, plus museum entrance.
Highlights
- Discover the secrets behind handicrafts, herbal remedies, and fresh produce
- Visit top markets to learn about local culture through food
- Enjoy lots of fruits, empanada, ceviche, and coffee tastings
- Learn about San Jose's history and culture from a local guide
- Visit the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum to learn about the city's early history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing
Bring a camera to capture your experiences
Stay hydrated; bring a water bottle
Sunscreen is recommended to protect against the sun
Meeting Point: Monumento los Presentes, in front of the Central Bank.
Parking: If you need a parking we recommend one block away from meeting point on street four on the left side the name is: Parqueo Alfa. Google Maps Parqueo Alfa Calle 4, Paso de la Vaca.
Waiting time: The streets of San Jose at certain times are congested with vehicles so, if you don't mind leave your hotel on time please. Out of consideration and respect for those who arrive at the meeting point on time, as a policy we only offer an extra 10 minutes waiting time at the meeting point for those who have had any inconvenience.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
