Costa Rica · Walking Tours

2-Hour Walking Tour of San José with Central Market and Cathedral

2 Hours Round trip from San José Province Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stroll through the streets of downtown San José
02 Visit the San José Cathedral and the colourful Central Market
03 See historical landmarks such as the National Theatre and inner-city parks
04 Gain insights into local trees and their medicinal properties

Enjoy a walking tour of San José, Costa Rica, from a local perspective as you explore the heart of the capital's downtown. Begin at the San José Cathedral, browse the colourful Central Market with its wide variety of shops and goods, and see historical buildings such as the National Theatre alongside inner-city parks, including Parque Nacional. Along the way, your guide will also point out interesting trees in the area and explain their medicinal properties.

Begin at the San José Cathedral, browse the colourful Central Market with its wide variety of shops and goods, and see historical buildings such as the National Theatre alongside inner-city parks, including Parque Nacional.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City San Jose

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Downtown San José on Foot

Meet your guide and set out on a scenic walking tour through the streets of San José, Costa Rica. See the city from a local perspective while gaining insights into its rich architecture, nature, and history.
Your journey begins at the San José Cathedral, the city's main cathedral and the central point of downtown. From there, visit the colourful Central Market and walk through its 200+ shops, known for selling a kaleidoscopic range of wares, from food and goods to medicinal plants and herbal remedies.
Next, see several historical buildings, including the National Theatre, as well as beautiful inner-city parks such as Parque Nacional. Your guide will also point out interesting trees in the area and explain the medicinal properties for which they are known.