San Jose City Tour & Tastings | Costa Rican Coffee, Chocolate & History

An authentic San Jose City Tour with Flavor, History & Heart
 
Ready to fall in love with San Jose through your feet and your taste buds?
 
This isn’t your average San Jose city tour. This is a flavorful stroll through Costa Rica’s capital, led by a local foodie guide with a passion for history, culture, and storytelling. You’ll explore the city’s most iconic streets, plazas, and hidden corners — while making three delicious stops to taste the very soul of Costa Rica.
 
Each tasting is more than a snack — it’s a bite of our history. From the role of coffee in building our National Theatre, to the sacred legacy of cacao, to savory street bites that define Costa Rican comfort food, you’ll discover the powerful connection between food and identity.
 
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What’s Included?
 
• ✅ Guided walking city tour of downtown San José with cultural and historical highlights
• ✅ Three local tastings, thoughtfully selected to reflect Costa Rica’s culinary heritage
• ✅ Expert local guide — bilingual, passionate, and certified in food + cultural tourism
• ✅ Small group experience for a relaxed, personal feel
 
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✨ What You’ll Experience?
 
• Start at the National Theatre with a cup of Costa Rican specialty coffee — and the story of how coffee funded the city’s most iconic building
• Visit the historic Steinvorth building, where you’ll sip coffee cherry tea and sample artisanal chocolate while learning about the cultural significance of cacao
• End with a savory local bite (like a handmade empanada or chifrijo) at a spot filled with flavor and local life
• Along the way, stroll through plazas, parks, murals and stories that bring San José to life
 
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➕ Want to Taste More Local Delights? Add One of These Upgrades:
 
🥗 Option 1:
 
3-course tasting menu+ natural drink — + $30 USD per person
Perfect if you’re hungry for more, but short on time.
 
🍷 Option 2:
 
5-course tasting menu + local cocktail or wine — + $60 USD per person
An elevated culinary finish to your experience.
 
Add-ons available at checkout. Let us know in advance so we can reserve your table!
 
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📍 Tour Details
• 🕓 10:00 am and 3:00pm. Duration: Approx. 2.5–3 hours
• 📍 Starting Point: In front of the National Theatre, San Jose (Google Maps link provided)
• 👟 Walking Level: Easy – flat terrain, short distances between stops
• 👥 Small group (max 10 people)
• 🌧️ Runs rain or shine — bring an umbrella just in case!
 
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💬 Why You’ll Love It
 
This San Jose city tour is for curious travelers who want to taste the culture, not just hear about it. It’s fun, informative, and delicious; the kind of experience that sticks with you (and your palate) long after the last bite.
 
With our Foodie San Jose City Tour you’ll leave not only with great photos, but with a deeper understanding of what Costa Rica is made of, its people, its flavors, and its proud, poetic capital city.
 
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💳 Price & Booking
 
Base Tour: $59 USD per person
+ Optional Add-Ons (select during booking)
✅ Book online, fast and secure
📩 For private tours or questions: info@foodietourscr.com
📱 We’re on WhatsApp too — reach out!
 
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Let San Jose surprise you.
Come hungry — leave inspired.