San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
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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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!
1 hourAdobe 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.
10 minutesWhaley 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.
5 minutesHeritage 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.
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.
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.
Immaculate Conception Church
This is the descendant of the church at our meeting location and is over 100 years old.
5 minutesEl 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.
5 minutesEl Agave Restaurant & Tequileria
We've saved the best for last! We'll stop here for a refreshing beverage and some delish bites!
30 minutesIncluded
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- 3 mouth watering delicious Street Tacos
- One Tequila beverage for guests 21+ (or beer, wine or soda of your choice) at a local tequileria
- Chips and Salsa
- Handmade Tortilla Tasting
- Entry/Admission - El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria
Not Included
- Guide Gratuity
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Guests should be comfortable walking 2 miles.
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Let us know in advance if you would like an audio system.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.