Food Tour Costa Rican Farm to Table Essential


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From $120.00

15 reviews   (5.00)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: San Jose, San Jose

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Our unique Farm-To-Table Food Tour in San Jose "Barrio Escalante", will take you into the heart of traditional Costa Rican cuisine, as each dish is prepared with fresh products that are all sourced from ingredients grown within the country. We will explain to you the concept of each local dish, as well as the modern twist they have added to the country's food scene with each of their restaurants. 

At restaurants and coffee shop, you will be welcomed by the chef, manager or owner (or meet them at the end) as they explain to you what goes into preparing the signature dishes and drinks hand-crafted by each proprietor.

 The restaurants for this tour were chosen due to their farm-to-table concept and innovation with traditional Costa Rican cuisine. You will consume fresh, locally sourced organic greens and vegetables during the tour.

We work with small groups and the tours get full easily, if you do not find availability to book please contact us, we can open a new tour from 2+ people


What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Coffee and/or Tea

English speaking local guide

Food and drinks mentioned on activity details section

Live commentary on board

Personalized service at restaurants

Table reservations

Workshop

What's Not Included

Alcoholic drinks (you can buy them at the restaurants)

Extra meals or drinks that you order that are not mentioned in the activity details section - what's included section.

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request)


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
  • YOUTH: Age: 12 - 18
  • ADULT: Age: 19 - 99

Additional Info

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Wear confortable shoes
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Wear confortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Paseo Gastronomico La Luz
Get ready to experience 3 different restaurants!
- This is a private tour and we can change the starting time, please contact us to customize it.

This is a walking tour in a very nice, historic and trendy neighborhood in San José. 

Walking time between restaurants takes less than 10 min. (We chose the best restaurants for the concept farm to table, no artificial ingredients or flavors, fresh fish - catch of the day, organic fruits and veggies, signature dishes inspired in local and traditional recipes) You will try the best Costa Rican specialty coffee.

You will receive personalized service at each restaurant, the dishes are prepared specially for the tour. 

We will make 3 stops while we walk through Escalante neighborhood.
• First stop: 3 medium-sized starters, a natural drink. (fresh seasonal fruits)
• Second stop: 1 starter, 2 medium-sized main dishes, a natural drink + dessert.
• Third stop: Coffee workshop, 4 coffee tastings, and a dessert.

 If you have food allergies please let us know in advance to make adjustments.

Meeting Point at Torre Latitud Los Yoses in San José, Los Yoses Neighborhood.

If you need transportation we can add it for an additional price.

We work with small groups and the tours get full easily, if you do not find availability to book please contact us, we can open a new tour from 2+ people

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Great experience
David E, 15-05-2022
Loved the tour, Adri was very knowledgeable and the places were very unique and delicious, definitely a great tour to spend an evening in San José and discover the secret gems of the city
A super fun food experience!
June22222, 01-03-2020
Adriana picked us up at our hotel and drove to our first stop. We had so much fun all evening at each of the 4 locations we went to. We started with coffee tasting and education, then vegan appetizers, main course and last cocktails. It was the funnest thing we did in the city of San Jose. I would do it again!
A fantastic (and delicious) experience!
janrH4568OD, 03-02-2020
Adriana plans and executes a remarkable evening of food and drink. From a fabulous coffee tasting—and education—to farm-to-table starters, a main course at a hidden gem of a restaurant, and custom cocktails at the coolest cocktail bar ever, the evening was perfect. Even if you have only one night in San Jose, don’t bother searching for a restaurant and take the foodie tour instead. And did I mention how much fun we had with Adriana? You couldn’t ask for a better host! She’s knowledgeable, incredibly kind, and passionate about food.
Fresh authentic food
parulbharat, 26-12-2019
Adrianna was great and the choices of food and restaurants was great. I am vegetarian and was more than catered for. Definitely will recommend this to get authentic feel of the country and people. Great job thank you we are so full!
Brilliant gastro tour!
MALCOLM G, 12-11-2019
I was picked up at my hotel exactly as arranged by Adriana, the tour leader, who spoke excellent English and was delightful company for the evening, together with her business partner, Felipe. This tour arranged for cafes and restaurants in Barrio Escalante to prepare some of their showcase offerings to be ready for us when we arrived, within any dietary preferences noted beforehand. No time is wasted examining menus and waiting for food to be prepared. Everything is pre-ordered, ready to serve shortly after arrival, and leaving us to focus on the flavours of Costa Rica. Our first stop was a cafe with a rather modest appearance but which proceeded to produce three exquisite starters, including a nut-based soup which I had never tasted before, an exquisite ceviche, and a kind of crudites topped with avocado mousse . We moved on to a lively bar to sample some craft beers and taco snacks. Finally we tasted three main courses (perfectly seared tuna, pork belly, and tenderloin with intense chocolate sauce) and a dessert at an exceptional restaurant, so confident of its capability that its kitchen is on display front of house. At every venue, we were greeted by the proprietor and had a chance to discuss the food.This tour is thoroughly recommended and a real treat for all you foodies. Whilst six or seven courses may seem like a lot, this is a tasting menu and the portion size is just right. Best of all - Adri is a perfect food guide.




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