San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Chips and Salsa
- 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
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Admission to paid museums
- Guide Gratuity
Meeting Location
3963 Conde Street
San Diego, CA 92110, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
2304 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, CA 92110, USA
What To Expect
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Old Town San Diego
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Adobe Chapel Museum
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whaley House Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heritage County Park (pass by)
Mormon Battalion Historic Site (pass by)
Presidio Park (pass by)
Immaculate Conception Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Campo Santo Cemetery
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Chips and Salsa.
- 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.
- Professional Local Tour Guide.
- Admission to paid museums.
- Guide Gratuity.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Chips and Salsa
- 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
- Professional Local Tour Guide
- Admission to paid museums
- Guide Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
