Historic Evening: Culinary and Cocktail Adventure

Immerse yourself in the culture and history of San Jose on this historic tour. Visit the Central Market, learn about local cuisine, explore architectural gems, and enjoy an authentic Costa Rican dinner in a charming private home dining experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Banco Central de Costa Rica - The tour commences at the bank’s entrance, adjacent to the Monumento de los Presentes, which showcases small, green figures. The discussion will begin with how this monument represents the community’s resilience and perseverance through difficult times, connecting the past with the present. It serves as a powerful…
What's Included
  • Walking tour of Historical Center and neighborhoods like Otoya and Amon
  • Bilingual experience
  • Special 4-course dinner at private home with Farm to Table concept
  • Cocktail making classes and tasting
  • Sangria and beer included
  • Visit Central Market, Metallic Building, Spain Park for Yellow House view
  • Pre-Hispanic, gluten-free food and ingredients
What's Not Included
  • Transportation: if you need to quote transportation service, write to us.
  • Also not included are additional food and drink beyond what is specified.
Additional Information

An All-Inclusive Evening Adventure. This experience goes beyond a typical food tour by integrating a historical walk, a market visit, a hands-on cocktail class, and an interactive cooking session into one memorable night. Enjoy dining in an Exclusive Historic Building, providing a unique and intimate dining experience unavailable elsewhere. Crafted for…

Location
Los Presentes
Calle 4
Between Avenue one and Central Avenue on street 4, we have the Central Bank of Costa Rica, in front of the main entrance we have a Monument with several small green people, this monument is known as the Monument de los Presentes, there is where the we will be waiting to start the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Getaway24083726659
Jan 15, 2026
San Jose food tour - We had a great time and Marcelo is a great tour guide and told us much about the city and local good. Making cocktails and empanedas was fun!
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Carmen_s
Jan 15, 2026
Fantastic Bargain! - Our guide was amazing! We walked and talked and he was very friendly and accommodating. Loved the experience in the city and seeing the busy market was interesting. The best part in my opinion was the dinner and making our own drinks and empanadas. Everything was delicious. Very good price for what you get!
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Adrianalilyans_d
Jan 10, 2026
We enjoyed takin in the... - We enjoyed takin in the sites with Marcelo. He is a good guide and shared many details we did not know. The cocktails making and dinner were fun. We enjoyed sharing a taste of Costa Rica.
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Jenny
Jan 7, 2026
Authentically local experience! - Visiting the central market with a local was eye opening. Angel explained the local dialect and pointed out parts of the market that a foreigner could not appreciate without the context he provided. The appetizer we prepared was delicious as were the drinks. And the dinner served at the end involved many dishes that are normally only served by local moms preparing home cooking. What a treat! It was also a social experience and I always enjoy meeting other travelers to compare notes and swap stories. All in all this was an intimate, unique experience that I really enjoyed.
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Francois_a
Jan 7, 2026
After an hour of a great... - After an hour of a great city walk filled with Costa Rica history, we moved on to learning how to make cocktails and empanadas—delicious and entertaining. PS: Excellent experience… just don’t plan on driving afterward unless your car also knows how to make cocktails 😄🍹
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Florie_g
Jan 1, 2026
Angel is the best! - Angel was lovely and informative and we had an amazing time! The cocktails were delicious and the food was aoooo good! Thank you, happy new year!
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Jacob_s
Dec 29, 2025
great way to start off... - great way to start off our trip to CR. food was great, guide was even better. an authentic experience
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Davidd695
Dec 28, 2025
Must book local experience! - Exceptional tour, introducing to the markets, local cuisine, history, and sites in central San Jose. The experience informed us on places to return and shop more local, as well as experience some great flavors. The guide was incredibly personable and full of information. The cooking and cocktail making was a blast. Plus the meal at the end was just perfect. Definitely recommend!
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Merediths21
Jan 1, 2026
Fun experience - This was a fun little welcome for the first night in San jose. The food was okay, but the experience was really fun.
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Janetme4951at
Jan 8, 2026
Do not book with this company! - I booked this tour in July 2025 and fully paid for 4 people for December. 2 days prior to the tour, they advised they could no longer offer it. Too late for us to make any other plans. I told them I expected a full refund. It’s now a month and 3 emails later, and no refund OR communication from the company. Book at your risk!
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From $49
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).