• 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.
• El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria - We’ve saved the best for last! We’ll stop here for a refreshing beverage and some delish bites!

• 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

• Guide Gratuity
• Admission to paid museums

Gather at the Old Adobe Chapel with your guide and group, the structure that played a crucial role in salvaging Old Town San Diego, thanks to a novel from 1884. Venture further to one of Southern California’s most eerie homes, noteworthy for its unusual architecture and construction substances.

Observing some Victorian style structures, we will proceed to the original site of the Presidio and Mission, established when the Spanish first set foot in California. Appreciate the region’s oldest 18th-century edifice and gain knowledge about the native tribes that inhabited this area for millennia.

Back in the city, we’ll explore genuine Mexican craftsmanship (with no tacky souvenirs!) and make a stop at a century-old Catholic church that traces its roots back to the original Mission. We’ll leisurely walk around a famous cemetery with tombs dating back to the mid-19th century. Wrapping up our journey, we’ll visit a local Tequileria to understand the broad range of tequila varieties. Partake in a tasting or opt for another drink of your preference, accompanied by gourmet tacos.

• 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.

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