Free walking tours in San José

What an amazing & interesting tour. Rather than focusing on lots of facts it was more experience based, although I enjoyed the fun facts & learned a lot. We went to interesting places which I probably wouldn't have visited myself. Jules was fantastic & the tour didn't feel rushed. A great experience, highly recommended. Thank you Jules!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Louise

1 Review

Jukes went above and beyond to give us all a great experience in San José

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Andrea

4 Reviews

One of my best tours ever! Incl food tasting. Highly Recommended!!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

This was honestly among the best walking tour ls I have ever done! I almost skipped San José, and I’m SO glad I didn’t. Jules completely changed the way I experienced the city. For more than three hours, he took us around San José and brought the city to life through its history, culture, food, traditions, and stories. What I loved most was that this wasn’t just a typical sightseeing tour. Jules showed us the best parts of the city, introduced us to local food, shared so much knowledge and history, and made the whole experience feel personal and authentic. And then, as if the tour wasn’t already amazing enough, he even surprised us at the end… It was such a thoughtful and special way to finish the day. Jules is knowledgeable, warm, passionate, and genuinely cares about giving people a memorable experience. You can tell how much he loves San José and wants visitors to understand and appreciate the city rather than simply pass through it. If you’re coming to Costa Rica, please don’t skip San José and definitely don’t skip Jules’ tour. 🇨🇷 I came expecting maybe a few hours of sightseeing, and I left feeling like I had actually discovered the heart and soul of the city. 10/10. Highly, highly recommended!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Zoe Mack

1 Review

Jules is the most fantastic tour guide! He truly went above and beyond our expectations — we tried local fruit and treats, learnt loads of fun facts and left feeling well oriented in San Jose. Highly highly recommend!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Amaral transmite con profesionalidad y pasión la historia y curiosidades de San José

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

Excelente recorrido

Fall in love with San José with a local

Es un Tour obligatorio para los turistas en San José Costa Rica Amarán es un excelente Guis Súper Racomendado

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

Visite complète et variée. Randall s'adapte bien à ses interlocuteurs et est attentionné.

Fall in love with San José with a local

The walk with Jules was very enjoyable, he’s an enthousiastic, knowledgeable guy with an unlimited amount of fun facts to tell you. Our tour included a nice spontaneous picknick and we tasted some fruits and chocolate. I entered San José thinking it was an uninspiring city and left thinking differently.

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Our tour of San Jose with Jules was such a delight! He was so personable and full of interesting facts about Costa Rica. He shared so much with us, including some delicious treats. We enjoyed our afternoon so much!!!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Hyelin

1 Review

It was a great introduction to Costa Rica's history and culture from a local perspective. I learned many interesting details that I would have missed on my own. The snacks were also delicious! The guide was professional, friendly, and well prepared, with umbrellas in case of rain and helpful visual materials. I really enjoyed exploring downtown San José and highly recommend this tour. Fue una excelente introducción a la historia y la cultura de Costa Rica desde la perspectiva de un costarricense. Aprendí muchos detalles que no habría conocido por mi cuenta. Además, los snacks estaban deliciosos. El guía fue muy profesional, amable y bien preparado; incluso llevaba paraguas por si llovía y utilizó material visual para explicar todo. Disfruté mucho el recorrido por el centro de San José y lo recomiendo totalmente.

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Excelente...super RECOMENDADO...

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

The tour with Jules was amazing! He is incredibly knowledgeable and made the entire experience so much fun. He genuinely puts so much effort into making sure everyone has a great time, and it absolutely shows. His enthusiasm, expertise, and attention to detail made the tour unforgettable. I highly recommend booking a tour with Jules—you won't be disappointed!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Great generosity and information

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Muito bom o roteiro e a qualificação profissional do guia! Gostei de tudo! Mesmo com a chuva, nada que tenha atrapalhado o roteiro

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

Juan Pablo fue un excelente guía, nos llevó a lugares muy buenos, nos explicó cosas de la historia y vida cotidiana, fue muy amable, divertido e informado.

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

Philip

6 Reviews

Wir können eine Teilnahme an der Tour uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Jeder der nicht teilnimmt, hat in San José etwas verpasst.

The only free tour in German in San José!

Our guide, Amaral, is a wonderful speaker with a highly entertaining style, interesting information and welcoming in fielding questions. The downtown tour highlighted key historical facts with corresponding buildings and statues, including fun cultural facts making everything more relevant. I’d highly recommend this tour.

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

joni

1 Review

When you find yourself in San José, Costa Rica, be sure to sign up for the walking tour with Jules! Jules was enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to share his love for Costa Rica. His passion for his country was contagious and made the experience so much more than just a history lesson. What really stood out to me was how warmly he was welcomed everywhere we went. Shop owners greeted him with smiles, and it was obvious they appreciated that he brings visitors into their businesses and supports the local community. It felt less like a scripted tour and more like exploring the city with a proud local who knows everyone. We visited places we never would have discovered on our own—from the beautiful National Theatre and vibrant Central Market to family-run food stalls where we sampled authentic Costa Rican specialties and fresh tropical fruits. Every stop had a story, and every story helped us understand the people, culture, and history of Costa Rica a little better. If you’re looking for an authentic introduction to San José, I can’t recommend Jules enough. His pride in his country, his energy, and his genuine kindness made this one of the highlights of our visit. Muchas gracias, Jules, for sharing your beautiful country with us! 🇨🇷

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Die Tour mit Juan war der absolute Wahnsinn! Wir haben viel über die Stadt und ihre Geschichte erfahren, waren abseits von den anderen Touristen unterwegs und hatten eine richtig gute Zeit. Juan hat sich sehr viel Zeit für uns genommen, konnte alle unsere Fragen beantworten und ist sogar auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen, welche Orte wir besuchen wollen. 10/10

The only free tour in German in San José!

Andres

1 Review

Excelente el tour! Amaral el mejor guro lejos, un (como se dice en Argentina) LOCO LINDO, con mucha historia y una personalidad genial que atrapa desde el primer paso del tour. Gracias genio!

Unbeatable Free Tour of San José with the City Striders

Rashad

3 Reviews

Exceptional. This was, without a doubt, the highlight of my time in San Jose. I kept hearing people say, "Don't visit San Jose." I am so glad that I was so wrong. Jules was an outstanding guide. He truly embodied the 'Pura Vida' spirit; warm, genuine, and full of positive energy. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a memorable experience. I have done many free walking tours around the world, and this one stands out as my favourite. Not because San Jose has grand monuments like the Colosseum or dramatic landscapes like the Swiss Alps - it doesn't try or need to be those places. Its charm lies in something much more meaningful: its culture, its people, its coffee, its tropical fruits, its local food, and its relaxed way of life. This tour reminded me that what makes a place unforgettable isn't always its landmarks, it's the people who bring it to life. Jules did exactly that. If you are visiting Costa Rica, don't skip San Jose, and definitely don't miss this tour. Pura Vida!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Mateja

2 Reviews

Jules was an excellent guide. He included refreshments as part of the tour, introduced us to the local cuisine, and gave us some fantastic local tips. The tour even lasted a bit longer because we decided to visit the National Museum, and everyone was happy with that. It was the best walking tour I've ever been on.

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Jules took us on a really nice tour of the centre of San José, showing us different neighbours and taking us to some places you might not know of/think of visiting. We also stopped along the way for snacks, including a little picnic in the park - all compliments of the guide! A really nice touch that I haven't experienced before on a walking tour! He answered any questions that we had. I would highly recommend! Muchas gracias, Jules!

Welcome to Costa Rica!! Historical and Cultural Walking Tour