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Tours & Attractions in San Jose

Voyzo runs 20 tours in San Jose, covering 5 top attractions. A private tour means your own guide, driver, and vehicle and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

20 Tours 5 Attractions Up to 25 Guests
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Tours in San Jose

A view of downtown San José, Costa Rica, with the city's mountain-ringed skyline Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Private San José City Highlights Walking Tour

Discover San José's monuments, coffee heritage, and everyday local life with a private bilingual guide who tailors the route to your interests.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
San José, Costa Rica at night, with city lights beneath the surrounding mountains Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

San José by Evening: Barrio Escalante Walking Tour

Follow your private local guide past Morazán Park, the Metallic Building, and Spain Park before ending the evening in Barrio Escalante, one of the city's oldest and most charming residential areas.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The steaming crater and turquoise lake of Poás Volcano, Costa Rica Private Tours Popular Pick
San Jose, Costa Rica

Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Tour

Stand at the crater rim of Poás Volcano, walk the trails of La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and learn how Costa Rican coffee is grown, all in one private, hotel-pickup day.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The crater lake of Irazú Volcano, Costa Rica's highest volcano, seen from above Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Irazú Volcano National Park Half-Day Tour

See the crater of Irazú, the tallest volcano in Costa Rica, then visit the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles in Cartago on the way back to San José.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Mountain scenery in the Orosi Valley, Costa Rica, near Cartago Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Irazú Volcano & Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs Private Tour

Combine Costa Rica's highest volcano with a relaxing soak at Hacienda Orosi's thermal pools, taking in views over the Central Valley along the way.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Ripe red coffee cherries growing on the branch in Costa Rica Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Café Britt Coffee Plantation Tour with Lunch

Learn the history of Costa Rican coffee at the Café Britt plantation, see the beans cultivated, roasted, and brewed, and enjoy a buffet lunch at the estate's own restaurant.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Ripe red strawberries growing on the plant, similar to the highland farms near Poás Volcano Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Poás Volcano with Local Strawberry Farm Tasting

Explore Poás Volcano's crater and Laguna Botos with your own guide, then hand-pick strawberries and taste homemade wine and treats at a small, family-run farm.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Rolling green countryside in Costa Rica's Central Valley, near the artisan town of Sarchí Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Sarchí Oxcarts & Artisan Culture Private Tour

Meet local artisans in Sarchí, learn the tradition behind Costa Rica's famous painted oxcarts, and browse family-run craft workshops before lunch and souvenir shopping.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Lush green rainforest meeting the Pacific coastline near Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Private Manuel Antonio National Park Tour from San José

Travel from San José to Manuel Antonio National Park with a private naturalist guide and photographer, including high-quality photos, and free time at Espadilla Beach.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A sea turtle on a beach in Costa Rica, near the canals of Tortuguero National Park Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Tortuguero National Park Private Day Tour from San José

Travel to Tortuguero National Park with hotel pickup and board a private, fully-covered boat through the canals, spotting wildlife along the way with your guide.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A quiet sandy beach with palm trees on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Playa Quesera All-Inclusive Private Tour from San José

Cross the Gulf of Nicoya by ferry and boat, explore the Curú Wildlife Refuge, and spend the day on the secluded white sand of Playa Quesera.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A colorful keel-billed toucan perched among jungle foliage, the kind of bird cared for at Toucan Rescue Ranch Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Toucan Rescue Ranch Private Wildlife Tour

Meet toucans, sloths, monkeys, parrots, and owls at the Toucan Rescue Ranch, a rescue facility that has grown from its original focus on toucans into a broader wildlife sanctuary.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Cacao pods growing on a tree trunk in a rainforest reserve Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Chocolate Workshop at Tirimbina Private Tour

Visit the Tirimbina Biological Reserve, cross a suspension bridge into the rainforest, and get an intimate look at how chocolate is made, from fruit to finished bar.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A waterfall cascading through lush green tropical rainforest Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Blue Falls of Bajos del Toro Private Tour

Discover a quieter side of Costa Rica at Blue Falls in Bajos del Toro, walking among seven waterfalls in a volcanic rainforest with a local guide who sets the pace.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Wheels of aged cheese, similar to the artisanal cheese produced on small Costa Rican dairy farms Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Cañón de Rivas Cheese Farm Private Tour

Get an up-close look at a working dairy farm, from milking a cow to tasting fresh milk and seeing how the farm's cheese is made and aged.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Palm trees leaning over a Caribbean-style beach on Costa Rica's coast Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Bribrí Indigenous Chocolate & Cahuita National Park Private Tour

Meet a Bribrí family to learn their traditional chocolate-making process, then walk the coastal trails of Cahuita National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean side.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Dense green rainforest canopy in Costa Rica's Sarapiquí region Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Sarapiquí 3-in-1 Rainforest Tram & River Boat Private Tour

See the Sarapiquí region three ways in one relaxed private day: a boat ride along the river with a naturalist guide, an aerial tram into the rainforest canopy, and a guided nature walk.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
An aerial view of a lake nestled among Costa Rica's mountains, seen from above the Central Valley Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Poás Volcano Private Helicopter Flight

Get a bird's-eye view of Poás Volcano's massive crater, surrounding rainforest, and blue volcanic lagoon on a private scenic helicopter flight with pilot commentary.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A humpback whale's tail rising from the ocean surface Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Private Whale Watching Tour in Uvita from San José

Set out from San José on a private ocean adventure along the Pacific coast near Uvita in search of humpback whales, dolphins, and sea turtles, with a chance to walk the tide-dependent Whale's Tail sandbar.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A suspension bridge crossing through the misty cloud forest canopy Private Tours
San Jose, Costa Rica

Monteverde Cloud Forest & Local Farm Private Tour

Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest by 4x4 with a private local guide, reaching parts of the forest most day-trippers never see, on a fully customizable itinerary.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in San Jose?

Private tours in San Jose are matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from for this region.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Private Car / SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or Toyota Fortuner, 4x4 Up to 5 guests A comfortable 4x4 for couples, small families, or solo travelers, built to handle both highway transfers and the unpaved roads common around volcanoes and rainforest lodges.
Private Van Toyota Hiace or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, air-conditioned Up to 12 guests Air-conditioned seating with room for luggage and gear, ideal for families or small groups moving between volcano, cloud forest, and beach stops.
Mini-Coach Toyota Coaster mini-coach Up to 25 guests A full mini-coach for larger groups traveling together on multi-day itineraries, with comfortable seating for the longer drives between regions.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in San Jose

Popular stops our guides build into San Jose itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

1 Poás Volcano National Park Poás Volcano National Park San Jose One of Costa Rica's most-visited national parks, Poás Volcano is an active stratovolcano roughly an hour and a half from San José, known for its enormous crater and turquoise, acidic crater lake. A short, mostly paved trail leads from the parking area to the main lookout point, making it one of the more accessible volcano viewpoints in the country. The volcano occasionally has restricted or closed access during periods of higher activity, so conditions can vary by visit. 2 La Paz Waterfall Gardens La Paz Waterfall Gardens San Jose A privately run ecological reserve in the Alajuela highlands, home to five waterfalls, cloud forest and rainforest trails, and a wildlife sanctuary with more than 100 animal species. Visitors can walk trails past the cascades, explore a butterfly observatory and hummingbird garden, and see rescued wildlife including monkeys, toucans, and big cats living in the park's care. 3 Teatro Nacional (National Theater) Teatro Nacional (National Theater) San Jose San José's ornate National Theater opened in 1897, built in a neoclassical style with funds partly raised through a national coffee export tax, reflecting how central coffee was to the country's development. It remains home to the National Symphony Orchestra and is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks on the Plaza de la Cultura, with a marble-and-gold interior that draws visitors even when no performance is on. 4 Irazú Volcano National Park Irazú Volcano National Park San Jose At 3,432 meters (about 11,260 feet), Irazú is the highest volcano in Costa Rica, with a summit reached by paved road and a short walk to several craters, including one filled with a striking greenish-yellow lake. On exceptionally clear days, visitors have reported views stretching to both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea from the summit, though this depends heavily on weather. The park sits near the colonial city of Cartago, the country's former capital. 5 Sarchí Sarchí San Jose A small town in Costa Rica's Central Valley, Sarchí is nationally famous as the birthplace of the hand-painted oxcart (carreta), a design so significant to Costa Rican identity that UNESCO has recognized it as part of the country's intangible cultural heritage. Family-run workshops still hand-paint carts in intricate geometric patterns, and the town displays what's said to be the world's largest oxcart alongside dozens of craft shops selling woodwork and other handmade goods.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About San Jose

Voyzo currently offers 20 tours in San Jose.
Attractions that Voyzo itineraries in San Jose are built around include Poás Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Teatro Nacional (National Theater), Irazú Volcano National Park, Sarchí.
Private tours in San Jose are for your group only, with a private vehicle and driver and door-to-door pickup, and your group is never combined with other travelers. Shared tours, where you join other travelers, are available on request through the quote form.
Voyzo prices tours by quote. Send a quote request with your group size and preferred date and the team replies with pricing; tours that show an online calendar can be booked directly.

About San Jose

Voyzo runs 20 tours in San Jose. Private tours are for your group only, with a private vehicle and driver and door-to-door pickup. Popular stops include Poás Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Teatro Nacional (National Theater), Irazú Volcano National Park.

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