San José Bike Tour: the Highlights

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TicketPrice per person$ 5312 - 15 years: $ 41
ClockDuration3 hours
March 19, 2026 - English - 09:30
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The San José Bike Tour is the best way to get to know Costa Rica’s capital city better. Explore its history, culture and architecture during this unique experience. The local guide will show you all the highlights, local hotspots and the cutest hidden gems. Pura Vida is not just an expression, it is a philosophy. Learn all about it during this bike tour.

What will you see?

These are the Highlights of the tour:

  • The National Theatre
  • Historical neighbourhoods (Otoya, Aranjuez, Escalante)
  • Parque Nacional
  • Coffee tasting
  • Parque España
  • Enjoy an empanada
  • …and much more!

San José Bike Tour: enjoy to the fullest!

A lot of visitors skip San José during their visit to Costa Rica. But you are missing out on a lot! Not only does the city have a rich history. You will also be amazed by its beautiful architecture. And of course enjoy the vibrant culture of Costa Ricans, or Ticos and Ticas. During the tour, you will discover all the highlights such as the National Theatre and the historic districts of Otoya, Aranjuez and Escalante.

There is also a lot of green in the city, just think of the Parque Nacional and Parque España for example. You’ll discover this and much more on this great tour. You’ll also take time for a typical coffee tasting. And a delicious empanada from El Frontón, the oldest and most popular empanadas in San José (since 1948), is not to be missed. You’ll get plenty of time for photos and the guide will give you plenty of tips for the rest of your stay.

Please note: this tour is accessible from 12 years and you should be able to ride an adult bicycle.

Reserve your spot for the San José Bike Tour now!

Got excited? Then don’t wait any longer and secure yourself a spot on the excursion by bike along all the sights! Booking is very easy. Open the booking menu and fill in the required details.

Experience the city to the fullest with the San José Bike Tour: the Highlights from Baja Bikes!

Information
Good to know:
  • Online reservation is necessary
  • Payment up front online
  • Change or cancel free of charge up to 24 hours in advance
  • Distance: ca. 5,5 km (3,5 mi)
  • Accessible from 12 years and you must be able to ride an adult bicycle
Included:
  • Bike rental
  • Local guide
  • Coffee tasting
  • Empanada
  • A great experience!
  • Time to take great pictures
Extra options:
  • Helmet: available, obligated
  • Child bikes: not available
  • Child seats: not available
  • E-bike: not available
  • Tandem: not available
Group size:
  • Bookable from: 2 to 10 participants
  • Average group size: 8 participants
  • Minimum: 2 participants
Sustainable activity
This is why this tour is good for you and the planet:
  • Bike tours are eco-friendly and help promote sustainable tourism
  • By doing a bike tour, you save 1.5 to 2 kg of CO2 on average compared to a sightseeing tour by bus
  • You stimulate the local economy and employment
  • You help to invest in a local green infrastructure
  • Cycling is healthy and relaxing
  • Read more about Baja Bikes & sustainability
Meeting point
  • Details are in the booking confirmation
  • Parking nearby: Parqueo La Antigua

  • Online booking for the tour is mandatory!

National Theatre of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

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This is what customers say about this tour

4 rate this tour with 4.5 stars

As usual, everything was well arranged by Baka Tours. Felipe was a knowledgeablr and friendly guide with a good sense of humor. Just as we like it. It really is a great way to explore a city. We loved the coffee tasting and the empanadas. His knowledge of the local beer scene was very helpful. We really recommend it.

Review Person

The bicycle tour in San José was very interesting. The tour guide was excellent and we were able to see a lot of highlights of the town. San José is not a bicycle town so no Nice bike paths. The tour guide choose a Nice and safe route. In all a good experience and if you like biking I would recommend it.

Review Person

Good guide for a citytrip with history

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Jorge gave us a tour around the city en told us passionately about the history of San José and Costa Rica

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Ticket

Price per person

$ 53

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Duration

3 hours