San Jose is the energetic capital of and largest city in the Central American country of Costa Rica. This wonderful city, including its outskirts, houses a third of the population of the entire country and is named after Joseph of Nazareth. It is also the major commercial, cultural, and geographical center of the country, as well as an emerging tourist destination. Free Walking Tours in San Jose are perfect to discover the neoclassical grandeur of this amazing city in style—from the street and for free! For newcomers, we recommend booking the Essential San Jose City Tour, the perfect introduction to the historical center and main sights. You can also join a Free Art and Museums Tour to get an insightful overview to San Jose’s numerous and wonderful museums with a guide.

With Free Tours in San Jose, you can stroll through the historic center and see important monuments. In the surroundings of the Central Park, you will find the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Jose, the spectacular 19th century National Theater, the Melico Salazar Popular Theater and the dynamic Central Avenue. Also, in San Jose, museums are a must for any visitor. One of the most important is the Museum of Pre-Columbian Gold and Numismatics, where you can enjoy and contemplate the country's most precious artifacts, of which pre-Columbian gold is particularly popular. In addition, the Jade Museum, on the other hand, has been recently remodeled and houses nearly 7000 pieces, including beautiful jade and ceramic items. The Insect Museum, on the other hand, has a huge variety of insects to look at and even eat!

After getting to know the historic center with San Jose Free Walking Tours, take a stroll through the colorful Barrio Amon, a picturesque neighborhood filled with old coffee mansions dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition, San Jose also has a lot to offer for food lovers! If you are one of them, be sure to visit the Feria Verde de Aranjuez, a market where local artists and organic farmers gather every Saturday since 2010 to showcase their wonderful products to visitors. A visit to the Central Market is also a must. Here you will find delicious fresh produce and plenty of free samples to try. To complete the day on a high note, you can pay a visit to the National Theater, which offers multiple plays, dance, opera or symphony.