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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Meet your guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, which can be credited for saving Old Town San Diego thanks to a 1884 book. Continue on to one of the most haunted homes in Southern California, also unusual for its architecture and building materials.
After a view of some Victorian architecture we'll pass by the original location of the Presidio and Mission when the Spanish first settled in California. Admire the oldest 18th-century structure in the area and learn about the indigenous tribes who lived here for thousands of years.
Back in town, we'll see some authentic Mexican handcrafts (no bad souvenirs here!), visit a hundred year old Catholic church that is a descendant of the original Mission, followed by a stroll through a landmark cemetery with graves dating back to the 1850s. Our final stop is a local Tequileria to learn about the many different kinds of tequila. Enjoy a taste or select another beverage of your choice, plus gourmet tacos.
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Chips and Salsa
Professional Local Tour Guide
3 mouth watering delicious Street Tacos
Handmade Tortilla Tasting
One Tequila beverage for guests 21+ (or beer, wine or soda of your choice) at a local tequileria
Souvenir Margarita Recipe
Guide Gratuity
Admission to paid museums
Departure Point
3963 Conde St, San Diego, CA 92110, Verenigde Staten
We will meet at the gate to the Adobe Chapel.
Old Town San Diego, San Diego, California, United States Join us as we discover the full story of San Diego in the location where it all began – Old Town. We’ll learn about the indigenous people of the area, along with the Spanish and visit where they settled, and how this became a part of Mexico before becoming a US State. Along the way we’ll hear tales of the people who lived here and will end with some fantastic tacos and tequila! 60 minutes
Adobe Chapel Museum, San Diego, California, United States We start our tour at the Adobe Chapel, first built as a home in 1850. By 1858 it became a chapel after the Mission was closed and served in that capacity until 1919. We'll learn that it was the setting of the fictional character Ramona’s wedding from the 1884 novel, and how this building saved the neighborhood. 10 minutes
Whaley House Museum, San Diego, California, United States There are three historic buildings on this site and we'll talk about all of them, plus admire the century old Pepper Trees. Known mostly for its ghostly residents, the Whaley House is historically important beyond being haunted. 5 minutes
Heritage County Park, San Diego, California, United States These Victorian buildings were moved here to preserve them from the expanding city in the 1970s from downtown. All of these houses date to the end of the 19th century.
Mormon Battalion Historic Site, San Diego, California, United States The longest infantry march in US history happened during the Mexican-American war in 1846-48 and this site commemorates it.
Presidio Park, San Diego, California, United States Where modern San Diego began with the first Mission and first Presidio (fortress) established here in 1769. After this area was abandoned residents moved down the hill to what is now Old Town State Park.
Immaculate Conception Church, San Diego, California, United States This is the descendant of the church at our meeting location and is over 100 years old. 5 minutes
El Campo Santo Cemetery, San Diego, California, United States After the Presidio closed, this became the main Catholic cemetery in San Diego, and many of San Diego's early residents are interred here. 5 minutes
2304 San Diego Ave B, San Diego, CA 92110, Verenigde Staten We've saved the best for last! We'll stop here for a refreshing beverage and some delish bites! 30 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests should be comfortable walking 2 miles - comfortable shoes are a must!
Water in reusable container, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are all recommended.
Our tortilla tasting happens at the beginning of the tour and our tacos and tequila are at the end (saving the best for last!). Please take that into consideration when planning pre-tour meals (have enough to fuel your walk but not enough to spoil your tacos!).
There is plenty of free parking in Old Town but can be hard to find on weekends. Please plan ahead.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Steven F
10 Aug 2023
We had a great time on the tour of Old Town. Jennifer was a great tour guide, she was fun and personable. She had some great knowledge of the history there and made it a very enjoyable experience. The tequila bar and restaurant she took us too was phenomenal. I highly recommend this tour.
knucklehead536
09 Jul 2023
Learning about old town San Diego was very interesting. The guide Jennifer was so helpful, fun and made the time the best. The Tequila and Tacos topped off the day. This is a must see and do attraction.
613alanal
08 Jul 2023
Amazing tour and awesome tour guide Jennifer! She truly made it feel like we had a friend showing us around! This tour definitely was a key highlight of our trip to SD and helped us create memories we will never forget.
This tour in
San Diego
is organized by
San Diego Walks
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