Mateo M.
Sep 25, 2026
Better than expected
Booked last minute and it still went perfectly. Confirmation was instant and the instructions were clear. The children loved it, which is the real test.
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Private guide in San José: the Upper Quarter walk
A private guide who knows San José properly — a coffee capital between two oceans, with cloud forest an hour away. No coach, no rush, and the day bends to what you actually want to see.
4.6
14 reviewsMore photos on request
What you’ll do
- A guide who lives in the city, not a tour dispatcher
- Private — your group only, at your own pace
- A table reserved for lunch on request
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
About this experience
Your guide is a historian or an architect who has lived in San José for years. The day is yours: they will show you what they would show a friend, skip the parts that are only worth a photograph, and find you a table for lunch somewhere locals eat. Because it is private, the pace is whatever suits you, and you can change the plan as the day goes on.
Departures and prices
Every price below is per person.
Half-day private walk
SAN-JOSE-CR-GU-HALF-5
$118.72
per person
Three and a half hours with a historian-guide, at your pace.
- Refundable before departure
- Name changes not allowed
Up to 10 per booking
Full-day private guide
SAN-JOSE-CR-GU-DAY-5
$232.96
per person
A whole day with the guide, including a table booked for lunch.
- Refundable before departure
- Name changes not allowed
Up to 10 per booking
Beyond the city, full day
SAN-JOSE-CR-GU-TRIP-5
$385.28
per person
A day trip into the surrounding countryside or coast with a driver-guide.
- Refundable before departure
- Name changes not allowed
Up to 10 per booking
Pick your date
October 2026
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AvailableLimited availabilitySelected
Meeting point
your hotel in Barrio Amón, or the National Theatre
Avenida Central, San José 10101
Wheelchair accessibleIncluded
- Licensed private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Museum and site entries
- Lunch reservation on request
Not included
- Meals
- Hotel accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the guide is confirmed, with no fee at any point.
Less than 24 hours before0% refund
24 hours – 3 days before90% refund
More than 3 days before100% refund
Good to know
Duration7 hours
Languagesspanish, en, zh, fr, de
Traveller reviews
4.6
14 reviews
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2 star0%
3 star7%
4 star29%
5 star64%
Marco M.
Aug 23, 2026
Would book again
Great value for what you get. The small group size made a real difference. Squeezed it in around a work trip and it was worth the time.
40 found this helpful · ReportOmar O.
Aug 2, 2026
Better than expected
The photos do not do it justice. We spent far longer here than we planned to. Travelled on my own and felt completely comfortable.
5 found this helpful · ReportKenji K.
Jul 23, 2026
Better than expected
Booked this for our anniversary and it exceeded expectations. Would do it again without hesitation. The children loved it, which is the real test.
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