National Museum (Museo Nacional) Tours and Tickets

Enjoy an insider's perspective of San Jose on this half-day city walking tour. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll get a sense of daily life in the Costa Rican capital as you ride public transportation, stop by a beautiful local park and visit the artisan workshop of a third-generation craftsman. Taste local flavors while you browse stalls at the historic Central Market, savor a traditional lunch at an 80-year-old inn and learn to make tortillas.

Visit San Jose's architectural gem with a ticket to the National Museum of Costa Rica. Visit anytime during opening hours to explore the history of Costa Rica, from pre-Columbian artifacts to colonial furniture and more modern exhibits. Be sure to take a stroll through the outdoor butterfly garden and check out the mysterious stone spheres in the courtyard.

Experience San Jose's historical and cultural offerings on a walking tour of Costa Rica's vibrant capital city. Begin at Parque Central to take in the city's main attractions. Explore its Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Costa Rica Art Museum and National Theater in the company of a local guide. Marvel at the Beaux-Arts-style Melico Salazar Theatre and stop by Churrería Manolo's to sample its iconic cream-filled churros. This comprehensive city walk includes all entrance fees, along with a delicious lunch.

San Jose is the cultural capital of Costa Rica and boasts a rich and varied history. Get acquainted with the city's charms on a private 5-hour tour, featuring a customizable itinerary of must-see attractions and private transportation through the city's maze of trafficked avenues.