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2 Private Guides in San jose

María José
A local artist with a storyteller heart
I speak: English • Español
(10 review)
Alberto
Everyday Magic Seeker
I speak: English • Português
(6 review)
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Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know San jose like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

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    Alberto & María José

    City Kickstart Tour: San Jose

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    16 reviews
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of San Jose

    5.0
    16 reviews
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    The 10 Tastings of San Jose

    5.0
    16 reviews
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    Craft Beers & Bites in San Jose Tour

    5.0
    10 reviews
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10 tips from our private guides in San jose

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in San jose!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Wendy
About local María José
15 May 2025
Fun food tour in San Jose.

We had a wonderful morning with Maria, enjoying the interesting flavours of Costa Rica as well as seeing some of the sites of the city. The ice cream flavoured with interesting spices was a highlight. The tour was made all the more special by Maria and her engaging personality. There was also plenty of food, so make sure you start the tour hungry!

Diana
About local María José
We LOVED Maria as our guide!

We struck gold with Maria. She was friendly, knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful taste of San Jose, its landmarks, its culture and history.She’s also a talented muralist and showed us a number of murals around the city. And when we asked if we could see some of hers, she obliged! So impressive and I would recommend her highly to anyone visiting the city.

Brenda
About local Alberto
Fun evening with Alberto

We had a great time with Alberto. He is kind and engaging, a pleasure to talk to. He chose well for the 10 tastings. Great variety of food and locations, and at a casual pace. We were introduced to many new tastes even though we had been in Costa Rica for two weeks! Highly recommend.

Guides in San jose