San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
San Diego Walks
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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.
Departure Point
- We will meet at the gate to the Adobe Chapel.
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Old Town San Diego
San Diego, California
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!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Adobe Chapel Museum
3963 Conde St, San Diego, California
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Whaley House Museum
2476 San Diego Ave, Old Town, San Diego, California
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Heritage County Park
County parks office:, 2454 Heritage Park Row, San Diego, California
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mormon Battalion Historic Site
2510 Juan St, , San Diego, California
The longest infantry march in US history happened during the Mexican-American war in 1846-48 and this site commemorates it.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Presidio Park
Presidio Drive at Taylor Street, , San Diego, California
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Immaculate Conception Church
2540 San Diego Ave, San Diego, California
This is the descendant of the church at our meeting location and is over 100 years old.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: El Campo Santo Cemetery
2410 San Diego Ave, Old Town, San Diego, California
After the Presidio closed, this became the main Catholic cemetery in San Diego, and many of San Diego's early residents are interred here.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria
2304 San Diego Avenue, San Diego, CA 92110
We've saved the best for last! We'll stop here for a refreshing beverage and some delish bites!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional Information
- 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 - comfortable shoes are a must!
- Water in reusable container, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses are all recommended.
- Our tortilla tasting happens at the beginning of the tour and our tacos and tequila are at the end (saving the best for last!). Please take that into consideration when planning pre-tour meals (have enough to fuel your walk but not enough to spoil your tacos!).
- There is plenty of free parking in Old Town but can be hard to find on weekends. Please plan ahead.
- 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
- Souvenir Margarita Recipe
Exclusions
- Guide Gratuity
- Admission to paid museums
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