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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
Fri 20 Sep
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Starting at $38.00
Fri 20 Sep
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
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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. .
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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.
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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
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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)
641dial
Apr 2021
Very informative and was a nice walk through the mission. Would’ve like to see more of the old town.

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