Welcome to San Jose! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to San Jose to start your city trip on the right foot.
Ready to taste the best food in San Jose? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in San Jose.
Want to see the best of San Jose? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real San Jose!
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.
The 10 Tastings of San Jose
Marilyn
About local
Fun and fabulous walking tour
Alberto was very personal. Asked us about ourselves and told us some of his background. He was very knowledgeable about San Jose and showed a real love and passion for his city. He showed us all the highlights as noted in the tour.
City Kickstart Tour: San Jose
Lynn
About local
Awesome San Jose Food Tour
Three friends and I went on the walking food tour in San Jose with Maria as host. We couldn’t have been more pleased in the choices for all local dishes at various eateries. We had a lot of fun and I would recommend Maria wholeheartedly for this tour.
The 10 Tastings of San Jose
Sabrina
About local
A must when visiting San José
Alberto was amazing. Very knowledgeable and courteous. He showed us beautiful places of San José and the history. Answered all of our questions. Highly recommend.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of San Jose
Wendy
About local
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!
The 10 Tastings of San Jose
Diana
About local
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.
City Kickstart Tour: San Jose
Heike
About local
Perfect!
Thank you for everything!
We can recommend María as a tour guide.
The exchange before and after the tour was great! Thank you for the possibility giving us a first impression of San José and asking for our wishes!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of San Jose
Susan
About local
Fabulous afternoon with Maria
We’ve done lots of food walking tours in all kinds of cities. We got to try a variety of delicious local dishes while learning about the cooking traditions, the people of San Jose and seeing some of the beautiful murals which Maria has painting. Don’t eat before and you will be very full by the end.
