Mission San Juan Capistrano & Old Town Tour

Overview

San Juan Capistrano and it’s famous Mission include some of the oldest, most unique and beautiful sites in all of California. Few can compare to its historical and cultural importance going back 250 years - from the lives of the indigenous peoples to the very first wine-making in California.
This tour is for a minimum of 2 people.
Please Note: Entrance Tickets (Discounted) to the Mission part of the Tour will need to be purchased at the Mission. Wait for your guide to verify that you are members of his group.

City: Dana Point

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $38.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $38.00

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What's Included

Guided Tour of Mission and Historic Old Town

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets (Discounted) to Mission will be required
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Your Guide has received Covid-19 Vaccinations including Booster (Moderna). Please inform Guide if any travelers are not vaccinated.

What To Expect

Mission San Juan Capistrano

We'll meet at the Historic 'Jewel of the Missions' where the famous Swallows return to, and after you purchase your Discounted Tckets we will tour the beautifully flowered grounds. You'll see its venerated chapel - the oldest building in California - where Father Serra, founder of the California Missions, conducted Mass; and then the graveyard holding victims of the 1812 earthquake that collapsed the great basilica on a Sunday morning. .

San Juan Capistrano

Then we'll go on a walking tour of this 250 year old Spanish town, famous for the Swallows that return each Spring and we'll tell you tales of Zorro, pirates and ghosts too. We’ll even show you where President Nixon dined on his favorite Mexican dishes while staying at his nearby 'Western White House'; as well as the historic Santa Fe train Depot. We'll be happy to offer Tips on where to best Shop and Eat.

Los Rios Park

Then we'll go on to a venerable, but nearly hidden, historic neighborhood - the oldest in California - where you’ll see ancient adobes and giant century-old succulents ; and its Arts and Crafts shopping lane with its much loved tea house (where women wear Victorian hats on Sunday) and a celebrity Chef’s rustic patio restaurant (also his home). A petting zoo you may want to visit is also tucked away nearby

Los Rios Historic District

Oldest neighborhood in California

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (4)

RYAN_H

Nov 2022

Local tour guide. Great experience. Highly recommend. Make sure to carve out to time to get a meal after the tour - lots of lovely spots.

Mary Alice H

Jun 2022

Informative tour guide! He gave us lots of good info and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Highly recommend! The San Juan mission is absolutely gorgeous and knowing all the background really helped us understand the historical significance of the mission.

Peggy_F

Mar 2022

Extremely interesting tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. Chapel and Mission grounds were lovely! Such an interesting part of California history.