Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

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Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

2 Adults x $35.00

$70.00

Approx Total

$70.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
We Pay for Access to Heritage Park. The Only History Tour Allowed Inside
Costumed Entertaining Host
Relive History on an Enchanting Tour of Old Town

OPTIONAL: Inside Whaley tour cost roughly $7 through them

Overview

Book a tour of Old Town San Diego with our local company for an authentic and memorable experience. Learn about the rich culture and heritage, get exclusive access to Heritage Park, and hear true historical stories. Our guides are passionate, knowledgeable, and costumed with a sense of humor. Support local business and make the most of your money by choosing us for an unforgettable tour experience. Don't be fooled by our out-of-town, big budget competitors - we've caught them making up stories many times, seriously. Our hosts are passionate and costumed individuals who love this city and want you to have an unforgettable tour experience. Real history, done theatrically with a sense of humor. When you choose us, you're also supporting a local business and feeling great knowing your money is being put to good use. Join us today for an unforgettable tour experience and make the most of your money and time!

Meeting points

Meet at Senlis Cottage. in Heritage Park Brown and Orange Cottage. This should be the first building you see when you enter the park. Unfortunately there is limited parking in the park, do try though. Across the street is a much larger free parking area.

End point

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Ends at the El Campo Santo Cemetery, down the hill from Heritage Park and not far from your starting point.

Itinerary

Old Town San Diego

Overview -- For a thrilling journey through San Diego's rich past, don't miss Old Town and Heritage Park! This beautiful spot is home to handsome Victorian buildings that were saved from destruction, San Diego's oldest house, Casa de Carillo, which serves as the clubhouse for the city's oldest golf course, the renowned Presidio Golf Course where Tiger Woods played in his youth, the grand Cosmopolitan Hotel, which was also a stagecoach stop for many prominent early San Diego families, San Diego's oldest two-story brick building, the celebrated Whaley House, a time capsule of San Diego's amazing history, and the historic El Campo Santo cemetery, the final resting place of many colorful early San Diegans. Come explore this incredible spot of San Diego's past today!

1 hour
Whaley House Museum (Pass By)

See the house, Hear the history even the Whaley's didn't want out.
El Campo Santo Cemetery

Old Town San Diego's Cemetary, El Campo Santo, has a long history of macabre. Ghosts there are disturbed as their burial grounds have been disturbed many times. Yet, strange figures still appear to glow and float above the ground. See some of the spirit orbs customers have captured there in our imagery.

20 minutes
Heritage County Park

Heritage Park is a sacred place developed to preserve examples of San Diego's historic Victorian architecture. You'll visit a total of 7 locations. Our tour pays to gain you entrance to Heritage Park.

20 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
You walk rougly 1.5 mile over a 2 hour period. It is a brisk walking tour. Wheelchairs and strollers generally do well particularly if you have someone that can help push here and there as there are some hills.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Great fun!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide, Branwell, was very good and quite knowledgeable. We learned a lot of interesting historical facts.

Great history tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Bramwell was an excellent tour guide, filling the two hours with good information and humor. I have been to San Diego many times but learned a lot about its early history on this tour. A good two hours!

Old Town Historical Tour Review

Published on Jan, 2025

The experience was nice. We were greeted and started the tour on time. Our tour guide, Branwell, was very knowledgeable about the area. He answered all of our questions.

Very interesting

Published on Sep, 2024

Bramhall was very knowledgeable and made history fun, showed us and told us the various facts and stories about the areas visited. Highly recommend

A Walk Through Old Town

Published on Oct, 2023

Beautiful historic homes throughout Heritage Park! Our guide Bramwell provided extensive history and information with a fun sense of humor! Highly recommend this tour!

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