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Barrio Bird Walking Tours

Templo de la Musica, Parque Morazan, Barrio Amon, San Jose, Costa Rica
(506) 6050-1952
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Ranked #1 of 53 activities in San Jose
Type: Tours
Owner description: We provide safe, fun walking tours of San Jose, Costa Rica. History/Culture, Art, Photography, Food. Can be packaged with yoga and... more » Owner description: We provide safe, fun walking tours of San Jose, Costa Rica. History/Culture, Art, Photography, Food. Can be packaged with yoga and massages(relaxation, bamboo, chocolate wraps and more). « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a great tour and a wonderful way to get to know the city. It seemed so daunting before but Tatiana took us around to the sites and off the beaten path too. Stopped by a delicious bakery and saw some really cool art. I feel way more comfortable now going into the centro!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

It was a wonderful experience which proved all the tour guide books wrong in my opinion. Stacey took us on a tour of history, attractions, everyday life and gave us tips for enjoying the city long after the tour was done. I highly recommend it, especially if you are planning on spending some extra time in the capital. It was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We went on the Bird's Nest tour and loved it! We have been to Costa Rica 7 times, but this was the first time we stopped and walked around in the city. The tour was a leisurely walk discussing culture and architecture. Wish she had been around when we first started visiting Costa Rica because it was such a great... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stacey's prompt replies to my initial emails gave me a good feeling about booking, and I wasn't disappointed. Artist Tour: What a treat to have Stacey point us to architecture and street art that we probably would never have stumbled across on our own. And while we might by ourselves have found the fair trade shop featuring indigenous artists' work,... More

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Bellaiis, Owner at Barrio Bird Walking Tours, responded to this review
14 April 2013

Thanks for the review! I'm glad you felt cared for and safe for everyone! More

Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We met Stacy on our first morning in Costa Rica. She was very helpful and responsive to our e-mail requests. A driver met us at the airport and took us to meet Stacy in downtown San Jose. She organized a custom walking tour for us that included the National Museum and Museum of Gold. Both were well worth the visit.... More

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Bellaiis, Owner at Barrio Bird Walking Tours, responded to this review
8 April 2013

Had a fabulous time! Custom tours are always exciting! More

Hudson, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Researching for our first trip to Costa Rica, I found a short video of this walking tour on youtube. Because we were staying a few days in San Jose before going to Osa, I went to the Barrio Bird Tours website and booked a walking tour for the morning of our first day there. As others have reported already, this... More

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Bellaiis, Owner at Barrio Bird Walking Tours, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thanks! It's always a blast having truly curious guests! More

Waxhaw, North Carolina, Usa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Stacey was a great tour host! I got so much more out of San Jose having someone with local knowledge leading us. We went to major spots in San Jose, discussed the historical significance, and actually learned a thing or two. I highly recommend Stacey's tour. - Chris

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Bellaiis, Owner at Barrio Bird Walking Tours, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thanks for the feedback, glad there was lots to learn! More

Saskatoon, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

I spent one day in San Jose during my recent holiday in Costa Rica, and am glad that I went on a Barrio Bird walking tour during my brief time in the city. Stacey is a very friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable guide. I learned a lot about San Jose's history, architecture, and culture during my afternoon tour. I would definitely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Some folks had warned us about visiting San Jose, but we are glad we decided to spend a day here before venturing off to the more exotic regions of the country. The highlight of our San Jose visit was our tour with Stacey. She was friendly, funny and really knew a lot about Costa Rican history and culture. The tour... More

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Bellaiis, Owner at Barrio Bird Walking Tours, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Thanks! It's always fun to customize tours, especially with food! Glad you enjoyed! More

Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Stacey was great. She was on time, answered all our questions, responded quickly to our emails, tailored the walking tour to our needs, and a lot of fun to hang out with. Two thumbs up!

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Bellaiis, Owner at Barrio Bird Walking Tours, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Had a blast with Aaron and clan. I really enjoyed creating a custom tour to meet their travel needs! More

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