Top San Jose Half-day Tours

"Erick's knowledge and experience were excellent. The market tour, the streets, the people, history, etc. The restaurant and dinner were gourmet: a much more significant experience than we were expecting and memorable."

"It was such a great experience trying the different fruits and learning new traditions. The instructor was very attentive, and knowledgeable."

"I had a great time on this tour. The driver showed up right on time, was very friendly and helped me switch hotels too. The 4 wheeling thru the jungle and along the Pacific coast with some wildlife spottings was super fun!"

"Great highlights and overview; Walking tour gave essence of local living. Awesone lunch and very knowledgeable guide... Highly recommend!"

"If you're going to be in San Jose, then you don't want to miss this tour. We saw a side of the city that you just wouldn't on your own. Eric was an awesome guide with tons of relationships, it felt like he knew everyone on the street. Coffee was amazing, food was delicious, and learning the history and culture was a great way to spend a few hours."

"A very nice tour. Our guide was friendly, and on time. It is really nice up there on the volcano. The airport drop off was also very convenient."

"Incredible views and sights. The driver Edwin and the guide, Fila, I believe his name was, were top notch. Guide was funny, passionate, and took time ro get to know you. Be aware the steps are pretty challenging. Just pace yourself and you'll be fine."

"This tour was worth every penny! It's based in a small town of approximately 1,800 residents. The horseback riding lasted between 3 and 4 hours, with stops along the way to swim in a waterfall (bring a swimsuit, we forgot!), to visit a viewpoint above the village, and to tour the coffee mill downtown. At the coffee mill, we really got to see the process up close. They process coffee beans in 3 ways there, and we were guided through the greenhouses and machineries of each. We ended the horseback ride at the house of the owners of the farm, where they gave us coffee and snacks (sandwiches and fresh fruit). Overall, the tour was an incredible way to see a beautiful Costa Rican coffee farm, and the guides shared lots of information and answered all of our questions along the way. Perhaps most importantly, the horses are clearly well cared for. My friend who went with me has horses, and she could tell that they were well trained, well groomed, and well fed. They do have personalities, though! Mine would often stop to eat, which required some control to curb. Because of that and because of the amount of time spent riding, I think people who are already comfortable on horses will enjoy this tour the most, but the guides are definitely equipped and ready to help guests of any experience level."

"A short drive from San Jose in a beautiful air conditioned van. The rescue center was very nice and the guide was passionate and knowledgeable. It’s a little pricey, but a great tour"

"Our tour guide was great. Very nice and friendly. He even helped my husband get a cab home. It was a great night out"

"Wow, we loved this tour. Our guide, Ivannia, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was much more comprehensive than we expected it to be, as we got to see some of the main buildings in downtown San Jose as well as going through Central Market and sampling some of the food and drinks. I highly recommend this tour!"

"We have a very pleasant city tour with Ama this week. He was extremely friendly, funny, knowledgeable and very well versed on history on every corner. Stopped to have local ice cream unique to San Jose, and really enjoyed the history coffee shop Don Juanito. His special ability to animate the narrative made the tour a wonderful morning and early afternoon."

"The Garden was a memorable experience. We enjoyed a comfortable and informative automobile drive from San Jose to La Paz (and back) with our tour guide Jean (Jon). There was a steady fresh rain that fell while we walked about in La Paz Waterfalls Garden which provided a true feeling of being present in the rain forest . Standing among the Humming birds was a highlight. The Falls were incredible as was all the beautiful flora and fauna throughout. Jon guided us through the gardens and was able to answer all our questions and point things out that we otherwise would have missed. The buffet was wonderful. Our guide employed a smart travel strategy by starting the day early and getting back to San Jose before the traffic rush period. As a consequence we had time in the afternoon to enjoy the fabulous National Museum in San Jose which our guide was kind enough to drop us off at."

"Beautiful and private experience. It was a relaxing experience. It immersed you in nature.. It felt like you were exploring a rain forest!"

"We really enjoyed this tour. Great food and beer pairings at each stop. Iva, our guide, was very knowledgeable on the types of beers, the beer making process and the CR breweries. She keep the group engaged as well, since were the only non Costa Ricans on the tour. We picked the hotel pick up option as well which was nice. ."

"Albert our guide/driver was excellent! Albert was very pleasant, friendly, patient, and helpful. Our ATV tour at Riders ATV was very good - a lot of fun! Everyone, (at the restaurant and the horseback riding location), throughout the day was welcoming and very kind."

"Had a great time out with Amy. Great food and drinks and we learned a lot about the city. Overall great experience. Thanks Amy."

"We had a nice look around the city at night with the guide who have lots of knowledge about the city of San Jose...Nice dinner too!"

"we started early , 7 AM , best time to be there before traffic hits the road & on the Mountain at the gate. Had a wonderful time , With ALBERTO our tour guide , knowledgeable. YES- would recommend."