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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the gate to the Adobe Chapel.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Old Town San Diego

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!

Duration: 60 mins

2. Adobe Chapel Museum

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.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Whaley House Museum

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.

Duration: 5 mins

4. Heritage County Park

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.

5. Mormon Battalion Historic Site

The longest infantry march in US history happened during the Mexican-American war in 1846-48 and this site commemorates it.

6. Presidio Park

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.

7. Immaculate Conception Church

This is the descendant of the church at our meeting location and is over 100 years old.

Duration: 5 mins

8. El Campo Santo Cemetery

After the Presidio closed, this became the main Catholic cemetery in San Diego, and many of San Diego's early residents are interred here.

Duration: 5 mins

9. El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria

We've saved the best for last! We'll stop here for a refreshing beverage and some delish bites!

Duration: 30 mins

10. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

We’ll give you some tips on what to see here to explore on your own after the tour is over.

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Guide Gratuity

Admission to paid museums

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by San Diego Walks