Old Town Walking Tour

Your Old Town Walking Tour is very much like taking a step back into history. To see San Diego as it was during the very beginning of the city. From the first Mission of Father Junipero Serra, to the expedition of Gaspar de Portola, and the history of our entire city. The backstories along with the back drop of Old Town sparks the imaginations of the guests and literally takes you back in time. Known as the birthplace of San Diego and all of California, Old Town is a cultural hotspot. With stunning views of Mission Bay from the top of Presidio Park, to the smells of fresh-cooking Mexican cuisine and the beautiful Spanish architecture below, the Old Town Tour abounds with the vibe and flair for which Spanish and Mexican cultures are known.

1. 1

   Old Town San Diego

   30 min

   Old Town San Diego has a quaint atmosphere, streets filled with the historic culture of the many traditions left behind. This historic area includes three major parks and sits next to the State Park with 32 historic sites, shops and the Presidio, the site of the first mission.

2. 2

   Whaley House Museum

   10 min

   The Whaley House is a Greek Revival–style residence and museum in Old Town, San Diego, California. It is the oldest brick structure in Southern California, built in 1857. It is a California Historical Landmark No. 65 and is currently maintained by Historic Tours of America, Inc.

3. 3

   El Campo Santo Cemetery

   5 min

   El Campo Santo Cemetery, meaning "holy field" in Spanish, is a historic Roman Catholic cemetery in San Diego's Old Town, established in 1849 and used until 1880, now a small, but significant, part of the city's history.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   The Church of the Immaculate Conception in San Diego's Old Town is a historic Catholic church, a significant landmark in the city's history, and the site of the first Catholic parish in California.

5. 5

   Presidio Park

   10 min

   Presidio Park in San Diego is a 40-acre historic park located on a hill overlooking Old Town, preserving the site of the first European settlement in what is now the West Coast of the United States, founded in 1769.

6. 6

   Junipero Serra Museum

   10 min

   Built in 1928, the Junípero Serra Museum is a regional landmark and sits on one of the most significant historical sites on the West Coast.

7. 7

   Bazaar del Mundo

   5 min

   Shoppers will also love the vibrant tabletop and kitchen products, worldwide imported ceramics, and quality crafts and folk art from Mexico.

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   Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

   10 min

   Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is a state protected historical park in the Old Town neighborhood of San Diego, California. The park commemorates the early days of San Diego; it includes many historic buildings from the period 1820 to 1870. The park was established in 1968.

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   Heritage County Park

   5 min

   Heritage County Park in San Diego is a charming county park adjacent to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, featuring restored Victorian homes and Temple Beth Israel, the city's first synagogue.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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