The Artist Bird Tour San José's Creative Side No more than 8 per group *due to COVID some gallery spaces may not be open, route will be modified as needed and may visit historic sites or additional street art as an alternative.
For Art Lovers This creatively inspired tour of downtown San José takes visually curious guests on an exploration of contemporary Costa Rican art to view and/or purchase.
Via these works of art we will learn history San José and Costa Rica as well as discuss current events, no more than 8 people per group. (book private group).
Highlights:
View/Buy Art
Graffiti
Galleries
Indigenous
Paintings
Sculptures
Fashion
Meet Artists (when available)
Overview: This tour will wind through graffiti-painted streets, parks and bohemian neighborhoods of downtown San José, Costa Rica with a focus on the top artistic places to visit in San José.
We will pass through Barrio Amon, City Center and Barrio La California visiting a viewing leading works from masks to political graffiti that only our on-the-ground guides would know.
Our team is committed to downtown culture and revitalization, and we will share our insider culture knowledge with you. We will discuss Costa Rica's history and current events through the eyes of our artists. We'll introduce you to these creative leaders if we meet along the way.
San José Sightseeing Essentials Difficulty: Easy, 2 mile walk, comfortable walking shoes, no heels
What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, umbrella (May – November)
When: Monday – Sunday *rain or shine
Start: 10:15 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Finish: 12:15 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. *special start times by request
Cost: Adults - $35 - ₡21,000 Students $20 ₡12,000 (cash only with ID) *minimum 2 students 12 and under $10, ₡6000 Add 1 extra hour of city or food tour for $10!
Book groups larger than 5. Inclusions: Bathroom stops and resting as needed Transport: Private transportation may be booked at additional cost for hotels more than 15 minutes from city center.
Testimonial Perfect Art Lover Tour "We enjoyed a visual feast in San José. The galleries and hide-away art haunts we visited with Barrio Bird were fun, well appointed and interesting. Our tour guide Stacey was knowledgeable, energetic and so friendly! We learned a ton about the history of the city and were amazed at how easy it was to absorb the beauty and fun/funky vibe, Highly recommended!!!" - Leslie P, TripAdvisor
Location: Parque Morazan, underneath the temple (9.935441, -84.075420). This park is in front of the Holiday Inn Aurola. The tours finish within 4 blocks of this park.
