Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
VIP City Bus offers the most fun, informative and cultural city tour in San Jose Costa Rica. Our sightseeing bus combines luxury, culture, and innovation in a unique package: a double-decker bus designed to showcase the capital city from an elevated perspective. Join us on a cultural tour of San Jose for insights to Costa Rica’s historical landmarks and a proper interpretation of what makes this happy and peace loving country so unique in the world. Our tour combines a sightseeing bus ride with guided walks to major attractions in San Jose.
Our favorite places to visit for a guided walk in San Jose
-Estadio Nacional
-Museo Nacional
-Antigua Aduana Barrio Aranjuez
-Museo Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia
-Hospital de Niños
-Teatro Mélico Salazar
-Teatro Nacional
-Banco Central de Costa Rica
-Mercado Central (Shopping)
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Tour operate with a minimum of 2 Travelers.
Transportation from Hotels in San José
Lunch or Dinner
Tour Guide
Folklore Music
VIP Double decker Bus
Alcoholic Beverages
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Tour departs from hotels in San Jose.
You must indicate the hotel’s name in order to confirm the booking.
Please confirm the pick up time at least 24 hours before the tour by contacting us via email: [email protected]
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Our favorite places to visit for a guided walk in San Jose include Costa Rica's cherished National Theater (lobby), Art Museum, Metropolitan Cathedral the old and authentic Central Market, the new and impressive National Stadium, an in-depth description of the National Monument, and the influential historical episode that took place at the Democracy Plaza. Our VIP City Bus tour will take you comfortably and safely through San Jose's narrow and busy streets driving by beautiful outdoor city attractions. The living city is our museum. 30 minutes
Estadio Nacional, San Jose, Costa Rica Travellers will know the new and impressive National Stadium 30 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring: comfortable clothes, shoes, camera
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
feonah2025
09 Aug 2025
This tour was perfect for me as a solo traveler with limited time.
The bus pick up/ drop off at my hotel was convenient. The guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable. Plus I felt very safe.
The tour allowed for a quick glance through many of San Jose’s main attractions.
joanz902
03 Jun 2025
On our first day in San Jose, this was a wonderful introduction to the city. The bus was double decker, with great views. We saw a beautiful historical mural of Costa Rican history in an art museum that was once the country’s first airport. We walked through the Central Market, had a meal of traditional food in a funky restaurant, saw the Costa Rica National Monument and went to the beautiful lobby of the National Theater. We ended the tour at the Gold Museum. On the bus there was a guitar player serenading us with Costa Rican songs. Our guide Hector did an outstanding job in Spanish and English. I appreciated his care with the group. San Jose isn’t the easiest terrain to navigate. The bus had umbrellas available for the inevitable rain.
Without our own transportation, this was a fine way to see the city. Even with a car, I would not want to drive in San Jose!
We were a couple, but this trip would be fine for older kids.
N8670PPsarah
18 May 2025
I enjoyed learning about Costa Rica through this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and prompt to help us with questions. We stopped to eat local food at a very nice restaurant and enjoyed Casado, one of their typical dishes. My only suggestion would be to include a stop at the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias. Good prices and lots of stands to buy local souvenirs.
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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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