Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Join Rob Wickens founder of LoveoftheCentralCoast as he introduces you to what is often ranked the “Happiest City in America” on this self-guided GPS audio tour. This Essentials tour will share tidbits that even locals rarely learn or stumble across.

So before you take your picture in the grossly-unique Bubblegum Alley grab your headphones and let’s step back in time by visiting the World’s Smallest Chinatown, and envision dirt roads lined by rough saloons in this last town of the Wild West.

Please be aware that some businesses on the tour may not be open during nights or on weekends. The walking tour is intended to be enjoyable without entering historic buildings or various points-of-interest.

Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic be aware that some businesses on this tour may not be open. Please follow all social distancing and face mask advisories that may currently be in place for everyone's safety.

City: San Luis Obispo

Mon 23 Jun

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Starting at $6.99

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Mon 23 Jun

Starting at $6.99

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What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Ah Louis Store

This tour starts outside the Ah Louis Store.

Palm Theatre

The tour starts near the Palm Theatre

Mission Plaza

You go through the Mission Plaza

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

You stop in front of the Mission SLO

San Luis Obispo Museum Of Art

You stop briefly outside the museum

History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

The tour passes the History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

You stop outside the museum

Bubblegum Alley

You walk through Bubblegum Alley

Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

The tour passes the Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

Fremont Theater

The tour passes Fremont Theater

San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre

This is where the tour ends

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (26)

Sherri_T

Dec 2024

Enjoyed the historical aspect. And directions were right on. We did the tour after dark and felt safe. Stopped and did ax throwing and it was easy to jump back into the audio tour.

WineTourLinda

Aug 2024

We live in Santa Barbara County and have visited San Luis multiple times through the years. This was the first time we had an actual “guide “ to explore the history and discover new sites we had not seen in the past. We stopped multiple times along the way and continued on our tour when we were ready. My only suggestion would be to encourage people to park at the parking lot near the start as parking is very limited. I liked the audio reminder that we had stray off the path:)

Michelle S

Dec 2023

I made this trip solo with my almost one year old border collie/labX. When traveling with a dog, there are so many tours that are just not available unless you can leave your dog somewhere else. But then that would mean not doing a trip with your dog which is what I planned and looked forward to. Finding this self-guided tour of SLO was such a pleasant surprise. I tend to get lost fairly easily but not with how well this tour guides you with very clear directions that are provided as you make your way through the different interesting places along the way. The information shared and the places you are shown are worth seeing. It also gave me a better idea of what parts of downtown SLO I will want to see more of. I absolutely loved doing this tour. It was worth the price admission and much more ;). I highly recommend downloading the tour onto their app so you don’t need to worry about missing out on any part of it. I will be checking this provider out for the many other cities throughout the world for which they offer self-guided tours.