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!
- Insightful commentary shared by the guide
- Telescopes, flashlights, and snacks are provided
- Easy walking tour suitable for most people
- See more stars and planets from the desert
What To Expect
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 • Admission Ticket Included
Whaley House Museum
See the house, Hear the history even the Whaley’s didn’t want out.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Free
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 • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Transportation is 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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
We Pay for Access to Heritage Park. The Only History Tour Allowed Inside
Relive History on an Enchanting Tour of Old Town
Costumed Entertaining Host
Exclude
Inside Whaley tour cost roughly $7 through them
Max group – 14
