San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour in San Diego booking from $75.00

San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

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.

City: San Diego

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

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

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.
Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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 travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 (60)

Jonathan_W

Nov 2022

We had a great experience with Jennifer. The tour went at a good pace. Jennifer was very knowledgeable of the history of Old Town. The food and drinks were amazing!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

So glad you had a great time - I did too -and that you enjoyed the end of the tour tacos and tequila. Thanks so much for joining me and with any luck you'll be back on your next visit out here. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave nice feedback here!

Brian O

Nov 2022

Fun and informative tour. Delicious tacos and margarita at the end. Jennifer very knowledgeable and took time to find out what we were interested in.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

So delighted you had a great time and grateful you took the time to leave nice feedback here. I find that the tour is more fun for both of us if I know what you're interested in. Thanks again for joining me and hope to see you on another tour one day!

AKS649

Nov 2022

This was such a great tour! I'm a history geek and I could tell Jennifer was as well! She gave us a ton of information and was willing to customize the tour to our likes (we were the only ones booked). I loved her dry sense of humor! I felt like we were touring with a new friend. The tacos and tequilla were delish! The restaurant was just outside of the touristy area. It was seriously the best margarita I've had. So good! None of the other margaritas I had during our trip compared. I'm hoping to return to the area soon with family. I'll be scheduling multiple tours with Jennifer.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

History geeks unite! Thanks for leaving the kind words here and for joining me on tour. Old Town has a ton of cool stuff - including delish tacos and tequila - and I'm so glad you had a great time. I look forward to another tour(s) in the future!

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San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

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