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San Jose Walking Tours

4.7 7 experiences from US$ 35 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Real price per person, reviews and cancellation terms, side by side.

Our top 3 of 7 experiences

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and TreesOur pick
from · per personUS$ 35
San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public artShortest
from · per personUS$ 35
San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking TourAlso recommended
from · per personUS$ 45

All 7 options, side by side

✓ 2026-10-15
OptionPriceLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and TreesOur pick
US$ 35 per person
2h 30m4.94★ · 1,235free—
San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public artShortest
US$ 35 per person
2h4.24★ · 74free—
San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking TourAlso recommended
US$ 45 per person
3h4.94★ · 321free—
San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide
US$ 96 per person
3h4.75★ · 231free—
San Jose Art Walking Tour: Contemporary Galleries & Street Art
US$ 35 per person
2h4.69★ · 45free—
San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking Tour
US$ 63 per person
5h4.75★ · 28free—
Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic Sites
US$ 40 per person
2h4.70★ · 20free—

San Jose Walking Tours 7 options

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees
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Our pick
San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and TreesWalk the University of Costa Rica campus with a local biologist to spot sloths, tropical birds and forest plants in the heart of San Jose.★ 4.94 (1,235)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking Tour
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Also recommended
San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking TourSmall-group walking tour of San Jose's National Theater, Central Market, and historic neighborhoods. Includes guide, coffee, water, and souvenir. Around 4 hours.★ 4.94 (321)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide
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San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide3-hour walking tour of San Jose's markets, colonial architecture and coffee culture with local guide. Includes Mercado Central, ice cream and tastings. Groups under 12.★ 4.75 (231)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public art
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Shortest
San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public artWalking tour of San Jose with a guide covering 40+ stops at galleries, historic sites, parks, and public art. Small groups, 10:15am start.★ 4.24 (74)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
San Jose Art Walking Tour: Contemporary Galleries & Street Art
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San Jose Art Walking Tour: Contemporary Galleries & Street ArtTwo-hour art walking tour in San Jose with a live guide through galleries, graffiti, indigenous works and urban fashion.★ 4.69 (45)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking Tour
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San Jose: Central Market & National Museum Walking TourFull-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.★ 4.75 (28)5h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic Sites
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Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic SitesWalk downtown San Jose past the National Theater, a cathedral filled with art, and the National Monument in three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish.★ 4.70 (20)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 40per person

San Jose Walking Tours at a glance

  • Our pick: San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees, US$ 35 (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 1,235).
  • Shortest: San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public art, US$ 35 (2h, 4.24★ · 74).
  • Also recommended: San Jose: National Theater & Central Market Walking Tour, US$ 45 (3h, 4.94★ · 321).

Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 35–US$ 96 (median US$ 40). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 7.

Of the 7 options: 7 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 5 kid-friendly and 4 last-minute.

How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 7 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

San Jose Walking Nature Tour: Sloths, Birds and Trees is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.94 out of 5 across 1,235 reviews.

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