Bar crawl in San Jose: VIP nightlife tour on a party bus

Five hours hopping between San Jose's best rooftop bars and dance floors

A bar crawl in San Jose on a deluxe party bus with VIP cover to all venues, live DJ, karaoke and a selection of drinks included. You board at your hotel, visit Selvatica Rooftop and other top nightlife spots in La California, and return after five hours with the group.

The experience

You're in San Jose for the evening and want to skip the logistics of finding bars, paying covers and navigating the city on your own. The party bus picks you up, handles the route between venues and gets you inside the best spots without waiting at the door. VIP cover is included at every stop, so you walk straight in.

Selvatica Rooftop anchors the crawl: one of the city's top discos with views across the bar scene below, a live DJ spinning, a big dance floor and a VIP zone with sofas. The bus itself keeps the energy going between stops: there's karaoke on board, a live DJ, and a selection of drinks (beer, red wine, vodka, rum and tequila), so the night doesn't pause when you're in transit. A restroom on board means you don't have to hunt for one at crowded venues.

The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and walks the group through the night. Minimum age is 18. The whole crawl runs five hours, which fits an evening after dinner or a late start if you're adjusting to the time zone.

What’s included

• VIP cover to all venues.
• karaoke on the party bus.
• a live DJ.
• a selection of drinks including beer, red wine, vodka, rum and tequila.
• an onboard restroom.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SaturdayDeparts at 19:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Costa Rica Party Bus

Is this one for you?The shared party bus format means you travel with other guests and the energy builds as the night goes on: ideal if you want to meet people and let the group momentum carry you through the crawl. If you prefer a private group, book a separate bus with friends.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What bars and clubs does the San Jose bar crawl actually visit?

Selvatica Rooftop in La California is the named stop: one of the city's best discos with a view of the surrounding bar scene, a live DJ and a big dance floor with a VIP zone. The receptionist provides full details about the other venues when you arrive.

Is the VIP cover charge included in the price, or do I pay at each bar?

VIP cover to all locations visited is included in the booking, so you don't pay entry fees at the door.

What drinks are available on the party bus?

Beer, red wine, vodka, rum and tequila are included on board during the crawl.

Can I do the bar crawl if I'm visiting San Jose for just one evening?

Yes. The five-hour crawl fits an evening after dinner, and pickup happens from your hotel, so there's no extra travel time to arrange.

Is the party bus accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The bus and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer an alternative.