San Jose Cooking Class at a glance
- Our pick: Cooking Class in San José: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks, US$ 68 per person (3h, 4.46★ · 13).
- Also recommended: San Jose Food Tour: Markets, Cooking Class & Coffee, US$ 38 per person (3h 30m, 4.82★ · 1,948).
- Also recommended: San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Evening, US$ 57 per person (4h, 4.84★ · 567).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: US$ 38–US$ 68 (median US$ 58). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
San Jose Cooking Class
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5 options
Cooking Class in San José: 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks Learn to cook 9 Costa Rican dishes in a local home with a bilingual host, then share your meal with unlimited drinks. Mon and Thu · 12:00 and 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.46 (13 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 68 per person
San Jose Food Tour: Markets, Cooking Class & Coffee Walk San Jose's markets and historic sites, then cook plantain empanadas and learn traditional Café Chorreado at Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop with a small group and local guide. Mon–Sat · 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.82 (1,948 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Evening Learn to mix Costa Rican cocktails and cook empanadas in a private home setting in San Jose, with a chef preparing traditional bocas right before you. Mon–Sat · 16:00 · Ages 18–76 ★ 4.84 (567 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 57 per person
San José: Chocolate Making & Tasting Workshop Make your own chocolate at a San José factory workshop. Taste cocoa stages, craft personalized bars, take home your creations. 2–3 hours, all supplies included. Every day · 15:00 ★ 4.91 (161 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · DE · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking Tour Full-day San Jose walking tour with Borbón and Central markets, National Museum, and cooking class. Taste exotic fruits, tamales, empanadas and local coffee. Around 6 hours. Tue–Fri · 10:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.75 (28 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 63 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Class in San José: 9 Recipes & Bottomless DrinksOur pickGroup of up to 6 | US$ 68 per person | 3h | 4.46★ · 13 | Mon and Thu · 12:00 and 18:00 | English, Spanish |
| San Jose Food Tour: Markets, Cooking Class & CoffeeAlso recommended | US$ 38 per person | 3h 30m | 4.82★ · 1,948 | Mon–Sat · 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table EveningAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 | US$ 57 per person | 4h | 4.84★ · 567 | Mon–Sat · 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| San José: Chocolate Making & Tasting Workshop | US$ 58 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 161 | Every day · 15:00 | English, German, Spanish |
| San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking TourGroup of up to 15 | US$ 63 per person | 5h | 4.75★ · 28 | Tue–Fri · 10:00 | English, Spanish |
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