San Diego Old Town Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks, Enjoy Tacos and Tequila

Embark on a captivating tour of San Diego’s Old Town, uncovering historic landmarks, haunted homes, and Victorian architecture. Indulge in authentic Mexican handcrafts, visit a century-old Catholic church, and explore a landmark cemetery. Conclude the tour with a visit to a local Tequileria to learn about tequila varieties and savor gourmet tacos.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Town San Diego - Embark on a journey to uncover the rich history of San Diego at its birthplace, Old Town. Discover the stories of the indigenous people, the Spanish settlers, and how the area transitioned from Mexican to American territory. Enjoy captivating tales of past residents and conclude with delightful tacos and tequila!
  • **Adobe…
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
  • Souvenir Margarita Recipe
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuity
  • Admission to paid museums
Additional Information

Join the guide and group at Old Adobe Chapel, renowned for its role in preserving Old Town San Diego, as highlighted in an 1884 book. Proceed to explore one of Southern California’s most haunted residences, notable for its unique architecture and construction materials.
After appreciating some Victorian architecture, the tour will pass by the original…

Location
The Adobe Chapel
Conde Street
We will meet at the gate to the Adobe Chapel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Naomif1990
Mar 26, 2026
Great tour - Absolutely great tour with à good balance of information and sight seeing! Loved learning about the history of San Diego and how the old town formed! Jennifer was a fabulous guide and I would thoroughly recommend her / the tour
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Victor
Mar 24, 2026
Perfect tour in Old Town - I book tour on a last minute decision to get away with my girlfriend. It was something that we both needed. We got there a couple of minutes late but were able to catch up with the group. I must say our tour guide Jennifer did an amazing job. Not only gave us a tour around old town San Diego, but was nice, friendly, funny and gave us some history facts of Old Town that my girlfriend and I both enjoyed. We ended the tour at El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria. I must say the restaurant was nice. Tequila bottles everywhere. Friendly staff. Tacos were really good. The drinks were top tier 10/10. Thank you to Daniel for making the best margaritas ever. We will definitely be back to Old Town soon.
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Jennifer
Feb 27, 2026
Educational journey - I recently had the pleasure of taking a tour of downtown San Diego, and it was an experience that left me both enlightened and inspired. As I strolled through the vibrant streets, I was captivated by the blend of modernity and history that defines this beautiful city. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about San Diego's past. I learned that this area is not just a bustling urban center but also the birthplace of California. The historical significance of sites like the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, where I could see preserved buildings from the 19th century, truly brought the past to life.
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F7454vtpatf
Feb 13, 2026
Insight into Old Town - We enjoyed this experience as there were only three of us so it was easy to ask questions and hear all the commentary. Our guide, Jennifer, was great. The route was a fairly easy walk with only one long hill. The tacos and tequila was a perfect way to end the tour. The restaurant was very nice and outside the main part of Old Town so quiet and relaxing.
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Canoe42
Feb 12, 2026
An absolute delight! Highly recommend Jennifer. - Jennifer was our step-on guide for our motorcoach group while in the San Diego area. She was great to work with in planning our group event and was perfect for our group. It sure made our visit much more memorable and educations all while being fun. We work with local guides for our tours all over the U.S. and Jennifer is among the best. We will use her in the future as we return to the area and highly recommend her for your small group tours as well.
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Nosleeptilbrooklyn
Dec 1, 2025
Fun, Informative and Delicious! - Jennifer was fantastic! So engaging and full of historic information about the neighborhood. It was perfectly paced and the lunch at the end was delicious and so much fun!
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Winesel
Nov 13, 2025
Learned so much, had so much fun! - My sister took me on this for my birthday. We love history and is so fun to learn more about our lovely city. Jennifer is great! A wealth of knowledge, fun, good sense of humor, and was a delightful guide. I would highly recommend to anyone, out of town, fellow San Diego people, or a interesting way to spend a couple of hours. The great tacos and maggie's ... a great way to end the tour!
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Lindasy2284hj
Nov 12, 2025
Fun, food and history in Old Town - This was a great tour. Learned so much about the history of Old Town San Diego. Jennifer really knows her history. The tacos and tequila were delicious and were frosting on the cake. Highly recommend this tour.
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Andreonna_f
Nov 12, 2025
Great tour of old town! - We had such a wonderful and personal experience on our Old Town San Diego tour with Jennifer. She shared so much history and fun facts that really brought the area to life. The fresh tortilla tasting was incredible, and the tacos and tequila were absolutely delicious. Jennifer made the whole thing feel relaxed and genuine, like exploring with a friend who knows all the best spots. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego!
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363ands
Nov 12, 2025
Was a wonderful experience!! - We had such a wonderful and personal experience on our Old Town San Diego Tacos and Tequila tour with Jennifer. She shared so much history and fun facts that really brought the area to life. The fresh tortilla tasting was incredible, and the tacos and tequila were absolutely delicious. Jennifer made the whole thing felt relaxed and genuine, like exploring with a friend who knows all the best spots. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego!
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From $85
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).