San Jose Tours
San Jose Bike & Bites Ride
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San Jose Bike & Bites Ride

By ChepeCletas Tours
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Ages 12-80, max of 5 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • National Theater of Costa Rica, Avenida 2, C. 5, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica
    In front of main entrance.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46388P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
    • Minimum age is 12 years
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46388P1

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    • Avenida 2, C. 5, San José, Catedral, Costa Rica
      In front of main entrance.
    • Pass by
      Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
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    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • ChepeCletas Tours
      140
      San Jose, Costa Rica
      Joined in August 2011
    • lynnmelse
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great City Walking Tour, learning about Costa Rica
      If you are interested in history and simply want to learn about the country you are visiting, this is an excellent way to do it. My friend and I had a private tour with Alex, who was very kind and has lots to tell. He asked whether we had specific interests but we wanted to be immersed so let him show us the city from his point of view. I think he spent almost 5h with us, showing us the monuments, architecture, influences from other countries, local art and the local market (our 2 favorite parts of the tour). We finished having lunch together. There wasn't anything we couldn't ask. The only thing missing is a photo together with Alex, which we forgot to ask him :-)
      Written August 19, 2024
    • Judith M
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bike and Bites tour (Special Day)
      Great bike tour with Paul today. Highly recommend. Paul is full of knowledge about his city and also a coffee expert (sommelier for coffee). Really fun day , Thank you Paul, Peter and Judith
      Written March 18, 2023
    • PKEM
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great way to see San Jose
      My wife booked a private tour with Roberto and just said we wanted to do a bit of cycling, a bit of walking but most importantly we wanted to see the real San Jose. Alex was our tour guide and he did exactly what we asked. Alex kept the tour fluid and when he could see we were interested in something, he would spend more time on it. Alex was a great guide and we definitely went to parts of San Jose that we would not have seen otherwise. The cycling was fairly easy - on a couple of steeper hills we walked up. Highlights of the tour were the green (farmers) market, the bustling central market and a quality cup of filtered Costa Rican coffee to finish. Thanks Alex for a great tour,
      Written September 12, 2022
    • Travelling-Christine
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jorge was an amazing city guide!!
      Jorge was a fantastic city walking guide and representative for his city and country. We asked him to focus on Costa Rican history, politics, education, parks and sustainability. We feel so much more informed about this beautiful country as we venture out to other Costa Rican gems.
      Written July 24, 2021
    • Sharon S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Personalized market tour was the perfect evening!
      Chepecletas was a lifesaver for our group! With only one afternoon to see San Jose before continuing on, our group of ten really wanted an introduction to the country, a guided explanation of the area around our hotel, and help navigating a colorful indoor market and our first meal in Costa Rica. Roberto assured us they could work with our group and was constantly supportive and responsive during planning. Our guide, Jessica, was simply outstanding, and we would have taken her along on our entire trip if we could have! Jessica made sure we were prepared for our tour before leaving the hotel (for rain, with dinner money, etc.) then patiently showed us around the market, helped us through a delicious and budget-friendly meal at her favorite market place, and then back on the streets she shared the amazing history of Costa Rica with us while showing us important buildings in the neighborhood. I can’t promise Chepecletas will always be able to bend over backwards to fit your schedule like they did with us, but I know you won’t go wrong taking one of their tours. And I definitely recommend learning about San Jose when you visit!
      Written June 14, 2021
    • morgangM7089QG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Enjoyable, Relaxed Atmosphere
      The tour was great. The guides were youthful and easy to talk to. They provided more than enough information on Costa Rican culture and history. Unfortunately our tour was cut short due to a mishap with a booking through Viator (would not recommend- terrible experience/very unprofessional group). Some highlights of our walking tour included being taken to the currency exchange, highlights of different architectural structures and being able to see the market, which was buzzing with people. If I ever come back to Costa Rica I will be sure to book this tour again.
      Written April 26, 2021
    • DTegs
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good bike tour
      Easy to book, meet and a comprehensive view of the city. I think the price is slightly too much but the tour good nonetheless. As a lone traveller I would have preferred to join a group but it was a 1:1 cycle tour. I saw a lot of the City with the fun of the bicycle
      Written March 30, 2019
    • Fausol
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Not traditional Tours
      I have been in 3 tours that Chepecletas has orginized and each one of them had a different perspective and objective. The tours are designed to people that love history and really wants to see the city in a different perspective. Ex: Spanish influence in the Amon architecture. It´s very different than any other walking tour I have done around the world. You can see that the guides are people that truly love the city and the environment and want to transfer their knowledge to other residents and curious tourist! I highly recommend that you follow their Facebook page and stay tuned to see which are the next tours!
      Written October 11, 2017
    • Jorge V
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tours, very informative
      I've taken a couple of their walking tours, and they've both been very enlightening and fun. The guides are charismatic and knowledgeable, and the tours are very well planned. You get to learn a great deal about San José that even as a local you would have no idea.
      Written June 20, 2017
    • altrejos87
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      All you wanna know in San José in one tour
      If you want to learn from Tico´s foot, history, culture and architecture in one tour... you should try it
      Written April 17, 2017
    • Nadine692
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour and stories of the blooming season!
      The tour we went was fun, pleasant and very educational. Our guide was very knowledgeable and the staff was friendly and helpful. It is nice to be with a group of people who just want to enjoy the beauty of the season, learn and share a nice picnic at the end:) If you want to know a bit more this beautiful country in a relaxed and interesting way, you have to try those tours!
      Written April 4, 2017
    • Ray G
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private Walking Tour w/ Andres
      I was a little bummed that they canceled my bike tour the night before, but went ahead with a walking tour the next day. It was totally worth it. I paid $35 (ended up tipping a little too) and went with Andres in a tour of the city. Andres was very knowledgeable about the history & culture of Costa Rica in the 20th century, and gave anecdotes of several of the builidngs we passed by. He also bought me a coffee inside the Mercado Central and we even got a bargain on one of the souvenirs, per his recommendation. I learned a good amount in this 2-hour tour, and at the end he even waited with me to ensure that I got in my uber (traffic is pretty hectic around this area). Big props to Andres! I am only taking off 1 star because of the last-minute bike tour cancellation.
      Written January 13, 2017
    • coffeegossip
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informative walking tour
      We arranged this at the last minute and were happy that we were given Carla an interesting, educated and informative young guide. We learnt about the history of Costa Rica and how it was reflected in the architecture. The tour culminated in a tasting session in Soda Tala in the central market which was delicious and filling so don't have a big breakfast before this tour.
      Written June 3, 2016
    • adrialvarez
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A must in San José
      The tour is amazing. I am costarican and had never seen my city nor learned about it in such a way that I ended up admiring and loving it. The concept is simple, you walk around several important places, listening and learning. I fell in love with my city. I totally recommend it, if you are a national or a visitor. Is a must!
      Written March 10, 2016
    • geneva
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great walking tour
      Our family booked a walking tour at the last minute with ChepeCletas. It was awesome. A perfect way to see the city and decide what areas you want to see more of on your own. Well Organized, bilingual, friendly, safe, etc. Great tour.
      Written January 4, 2016
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    Willow456
    Milford, MI71 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2015 • Friends
    I have been exploring San Jose an number of infinite times since the 1980's. While accompanying guests yesterday, I still managed to enjoy San Jose in another perspective. I was thrilled to realize how much the city has changed over recent years to become a delightful, more pedestrian friendly city. It is now one that I would recommend that visitors spend time discovering rather than to avoid as I had suggested in the patsy I would not have enjoyed this recent trip in SJ without the knowledge and delightful enthusiasm of our guide, Marie Jose. Bravo and thanks.
    Written March 14, 2015
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    GeminiFly
    San Diego, CA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Malo was excellent! Great ride around very unique parts if san jose, that we would never see walking. Secret spots, saw a sloth in the city, and learned ALOT of interesting history about san jose and costa rica. Easily traveled 6-7 miles with our young girls. Highly Recommend!
    Written August 5, 2021
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    Hi, thank you very much for sharing your comment, and thank you for joining our experience! We're really happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed the experience. Thank you for letting us be part of your visit to Costa Rica. All the best!
    Written August 6, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Jim F
    Orange County, CA53 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2016 • Family
    We met Maria Jose in front of the Teatro Nacional at 9 am. She was right on time. She led us around central San Jose pointing out historical and interesting landmarks and points of interest. While she denied it, her English was better than some people I know in the States. The 2 hours flew by and I'll bet that if we had twice that she could have filled that with equally as interesting things to see. I made my reservation via email and the folks at Chepecletas were efficient with their quick replies. My mom lives in San Jose and is looking forward to taking more tours with this company and I will be using them in the future as well.
    Written December 27, 2016
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    Hello Jim, thank you for taking your time to share your experience. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience walking the city with us. Thank you for being part of our experiences. All the best in this 2017, Roberto
    Written January 1, 2017
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    Mcborg
    San Diego, CA10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Friends
    The nature hike was truly incredible… Beautiful people beautiful birds, beautiful animals a lovely butterfly, garden and wonderful hosts not to mention a gorgeous campus.
    Written January 10, 2024
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    Helen D
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazingly knowledgable and enthusiastic tour guide, from ants to a wide variety of birds and of course the sloths ! Better than a normal tour
    Written February 4, 2023
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    Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We're really happy to hear that you had a good time riding around San José. It was great having you join our activity. All the best!
    Written February 5, 2023
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    Shelly L
    Portland, OR62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2018 • Couples
    We had a great private tour with Pablo today. When we initially got to San Jose and saw the traffic, we were apprehensive about riding bikes through the streets. But we were pleasantly surprised to see how many bike lanes and paths the city has. Our guide Pablo was a young friendly guy who spoke perfect English. We learned some historical and architectural facts, rode through parks and flower-tree lined streets, and got a tour of the beautiful University campus. My husband and I are active thirty-somethings who don’t bike very often, and the difficulty level was perfect for us. This tour is a great way to see a lot more of the city than you would by foot!
    Written April 14, 2018
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    Hi Shelly ! Thank you very much for your nice comment, we're glad you and your husband enjoyed the tour ! Indeed, we try to make our bike tours approachable for everyone. Best regards, Matilde.
    Written April 16, 2018
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    Davidn1980
    Singapore, Singapore26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2018 • Couples
    A walking tour of some of the traditional dive bars in San Jose. Carla was an awesome guide, so knowledgable, and engaging, it felt like we were just going for a couple of drinks with a friend we'd known for ages.
    Really interesting bars, that we almost certainly wouldn't have gone into without the tour. Well worth booking this in on your first night in San Jose as well to really get a feel for the city. I'd definitely do the bike tour if we were stying longer.
    Written January 18, 2018
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    Hi David, thank you so much for sharing your review. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed your night walk with Carla. Hope you can come back in the near future to bike around San Jose with us. All the best!
    Written January 20, 2018
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    Marie C
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2017 • Solo
    I booked a last minute trip to Costa Rica and wanted to find a city tour of San Jose to learn more about the culture. I found ChepeCletas through Lonely Planet, and contacted them after I arrived. They were quick to reply, and even though their public tour didn't work out with my schedule, they were able to offer me a private tour to accommodate my travels. Carla the tour guide took me on a three-hour walking tour of San Jose. She was funny, engaging, knowledgeable, and professional. She not only showed me the sights, she also introduced me to the culture and the people. I couldn't think of a better way to end my first visit to Costa Rica!
    Written April 16, 2017
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    Thank you for your message Marie, we're really happy to hear that you had a good experience with ChepeCletas. Thank you for choosing our tour and thank you for sharing your experience. Best!
    Written April 27, 2017
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    SueHJ
    52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2017
    We had an afternoon for a tour of San Jose prior to joining a group tour, so we hired ChepeCletas for a walking tour downtown (including a visit to the Central Market and food-tasting). Our guide, Carla, was a delightful young woman who shared many interesting tidbits about the history of San Jose, the architecture of the buildings, the workings of the government, and the culture as a whole. We very much enjoyed the tour and recommend ChepeCletas to others wishing to get to know a bit about San Jose and Costa Rica.
    Written January 22, 2017
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    Hello Sue, and thank you for your great review. We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the walk with Carla. We really appreciate your time to write your review. Best! Roberto
    Written January 24, 2017
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    jowalsh52
    Vancouver, Canada7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2016 • Couples
    After a delayed start due to an accident our bike tour turned into a walking tour which was amazing. We wandered through areas we would never have found, learning much of the early history of San Jose and visiting some of the more interesting galleries. Loved that our guide Jose realized our interests and took us to places off the usual tour itineraries. Highly recommended
    Written March 8, 2016
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