San Diego Old Town: Authentic Historical Walking Tour

Experience an authentic and engaging historical walking tour of Old Town San Diego. Learn about the rich culture and heritage, get exclusive access to Heritage Park, and hear true historical stories. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Exclusive access to Heritage Park included
  • Costumed and entertaining tour guide
  • Charming historical tour of Old Town
What's Not Included
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Additional Information

Reserve a tour of Old Town San Diego with our local company for a genuine and unforgettable adventure. Discover the vibrant culture and history, enjoy exclusive access to Heritage Park, and listen to authentic historical tales.
Our guides are enthusiastic, well-informed, and dressed in period costumes, all while maintaining a sense of humor. By choosing…

Location
2460 Heritage Park Row
Heritage Park Row
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Linda
Mar 8, 2026
I would recommend Branwell as a tour guide - Knowledgeable about the area
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Kathy_p
Feb 14, 2026
Great experience! So much... - Great experience! So much history; I was impressed the depth of knowledge. Funny and personable Guide made it more interesting. 2 hours flew by even at a slower paced walk.
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Marilyn_j
Feb 13, 2026
Informative - Meet up location easy to find. Tour guide easy to understand and friendly. Gave us chances to ask questions.
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Susan_f
Jan 24, 2026
Definitely hear the Old Towns history with this tour - Branwell provided a great overview of the history of Old Town & the people that developed the area. His pace & repeat of some info was helpful. The only disappointment (not his fault) is that the Victorian homes are not renovated so we weren’t able to enter any of them.
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Kevin_m
Dec 31, 2025
Historical Old Town San Diego Tour! - Absolutely recommend these tours if you are in San Diego. My fiancé and I know way too much about San Diego than our hometown. We had a blast with Branwell’s jokes and will remember “neckflix” for a while. Also, if you love to know more about something Branwell takes questions!
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Karine_a
Oct 31, 2025
History with Fun - Branwell was very knowledgeable. He gave us History with a touch of humor! That was very nice and unusual.
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Nancy_m
Oct 19, 2025
Very educational! - Great experience with very knowledgeable person! Very in depth tour. I highly recommend even for younger people. The guide was very thoughtful, attentive and not rushing at all!!! He loves doing that! He does with his heart
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Ellen_t
Sep 21, 2025
Excellent tour - Well planned and great walking tour. Our host was informative and interesting. The walking was light
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Jamie_f
Jun 13, 2025
This was very cool to go... - This was very cool to go see! Part of the section we toured was under renovation still but it didn’t take away from the overall impression. We would do it again!
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Meggen_t
Dec 22, 2025
Interesting! - Our tour guide Bramwell was great--so knowledgeable about the local area and made the tour interesting. We were a little disappointed that he couldn't lead us through part of the Old Town due to local regulations on private tour operators. Despite that, there was plenty that we got to see of the Old Town San Diego and we really enjoyed the experience! Thanks, Bramwell!
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From $35
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).