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Welcome to San Jose: Private Tour with a Local Host

4.7 / 5

17 reviews

Activity provider:Lokafy
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Private tour

Welcome to San Jose: Private Tour with a Local Host

Activity provider:Lokafy

4.7

17 reviews

From US$ 35 per person

Transform the way your travel and make it as much about the people you meet as the places you visit. Get a welcome to San Jose from a local host and learn all about the city's tips and best-kept secrets on a customized walking tour.

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Duration 2 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
You can start the tour at your hotel or Airbnb accommodation, as long as it is in the city center. The local host will meet you in your hotel lobby or outside your Airbnb rental.
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Get to know San Jose through the eyes of a passionate local
  • Make travel about friendly people and not just places
  • Learn about the city's tips, tricks and best-kept secrets
Full description
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or Airbnb accommodation in San Jose city center, and then discover the best places to eat and buy groceries in your local neighborhood. Alternatively, meet at a central landmark to start your walking tour with a local host. Get tips about the easiest ways to get around, learn where to find hidden gems and more. After booking, a local representative will contact you to ask questions and discuss your needs to select the right host based on your interests. Get a completely customized itinerary, created exclusive to you and your group. Avail of the inside knowledge of a San Jose resident who is passionate about where they live and loves to meet travelers to share what they love the most. Learn what it’s like to live in the city, chat about cultural differences, hear about local events and much more. Feel more comfortable navigating the city on your own, confident that you have all the information you need by the end of your experience.
Includes
  • Pick-up from your hotel or Airbnb accommodation on request
  • Local guide
  • Customized private walking tour
  • Entrance fees
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activity costs
  • Meals and drinks

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  • Children below 3 years old can join free of charge. Children aged 3 to 12 years old get a 50% discount
  • If you would like to include a visit to an attraction, you will need to cover the cost of entrance for the local host
  • You can request a specific time for this tour
  • This is a walking tour. Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • During the tour you will have the option of taking public transportation or a taxi to get around, at your expense

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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If you are in San Jose, Costa Rica ~ you MUST ask for Alvaro to be your guide. I am from San Francisco &a seasoned international traveler. Alvaro is exceptional. 5 gold stars *****. He teaches English at the local University and has an amazing repertoire for local sites, museums, parks, superb restaurants, contemporary art, and more! This is WAY beyond my expectations for a 5-hour "local experience" of San Jose. The highlight of my short visit to San Jose! Thank you SO much *~ Helen / San Francisco

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May 30, 2023

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Alvaro was a great guide and we enjoyed his company and his knowledge. He took us to the market and we got to try local fruits. He also arranged for us to have a guided tour of the theatre, It was a great introduction to the city and we saw all we had asked to see. Would definitely recommend.

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April 20, 2023

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It was an absolute pleasure to spend the Sunday with our guide, Paul. Not only did we visit the highlights of San Jose but he also drove us to Cartago to show us the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles and the St. James the Apostle Parish Ruins. His english is perfect, as well as his knowledge. He gives a lot of extra information about the way of living in Costa Rica.

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