Mission San Juan Capistrano & Old Town Tour
Overview
San Juan Capistrano and it’s famous Mission include some of the oldest, most unique and beautiful sites in all of California. Few can compare to its historical and cultural importance going back 250 years - from the lives of the indigenous peoples to the very first wine-making in California.
This tour is for a minimum of 2 people.
Please Note: Entrance Tickets (Discounted) to the Mission part of the Tour will need to be purchased at the Mission. Wait for your guide to verify that you are members of his group.
This tour is for a minimum of 2 people.
Please Note: Entrance Tickets (Discounted) to the Mission part of the Tour will need to be purchased at the Mission. Wait for your guide to verify that you are members of his group.
Inclusions
- Personal Guided Tour of Mission and Historic Old Town
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
We'll meet at the Historic 'Jewel of the Missions' where the famous Swallows return to, and after you purchase your Discounted Tckets we will tour the beautifully flowered grounds. You'll see its venerated chapel - the oldest building in California - where Father Serra, founder of the California Missions, conducted Mass; and then the graveyard holding victims of the 1812 earthquake that collapsed the great basilica on a Sunday morning.
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, California
Then we'll go on a walking tour of this 250 year old Spanish town, famous for the Swallows that return each Spring and we'll tell you tales of Zorro, pirates and ghosts too. We’ll even show you where President Nixon dined on his favorite Mexican dishes while staying at his nearby 'Western White House'; as well as the historic Santa Fe train Depot. We'll be happy to offer Tips on where to best Shop and Eat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Los Rios Park, Paseo Adelanto Street Ramos Street, Across from Train Depot, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Then we'll go on to a venerable, but nearly hidden, historic neighborhood - the oldest in California - where you’ll see ancient adobes and giant century-old succulents ; and its Arts and Crafts shopping lane with its much loved tea house (where women wear Victorian hats on Sunday) and a celebrity Chef’s rustic patio restaurant (also his home). A petting zoo you may want to visit is also tucked away nearby
Stop At: Los Rios Historic District, 31831 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3115
Oldest neighborhood in California
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Old Mission Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
We'll meet at the Historic 'Jewel of the Missions' where the famous Swallows return to, and after you purchase your Discounted Tckets we will tour the beautifully flowered grounds. You'll see its venerated chapel - the oldest building in California - where Father Serra, founder of the California Missions, conducted Mass; and then the graveyard holding victims of the 1812 earthquake that collapsed the great basilica on a Sunday morning.
.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Juan Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, California
Then we'll go on a walking tour of this 250 year old Spanish town, famous for the Swallows that return each Spring and we'll tell you tales of Zorro, pirates and ghosts too. We’ll even show you where President Nixon dined on his favorite Mexican dishes while staying at his nearby 'Western White House'; as well as the historic Santa Fe train Depot. We'll be happy to offer Tips on where to best Shop and Eat.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Los Rios Park, Paseo Adelanto Street Ramos Street, Across from Train Depot, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Then we'll go on to a venerable, but nearly hidden, historic neighborhood - the oldest in California - where you’ll see ancient adobes and giant century-old succulents ; and its Arts and Crafts shopping lane with its much loved tea house (where women wear Victorian hats on Sunday) and a celebrity Chef’s rustic patio restaurant (also his home). A petting zoo you may want to visit is also tucked away nearby
Stop At: Los Rios Historic District, 31831 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-3115
Oldest neighborhood in California
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Tickets (Discounted) to Mission will be required
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Your Guide has received Covid-19 Vaccinations including Booster (Moderna). Please inform Guide if any travelers are not vaccinated.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
lorenias626
August 2023
Thank you so much for the AJ to guide us a the San Juan Capistrano, he was very nice and helpful. We really enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for the AJ to guide us a the San Juan Capistrano, he was very nice and helpful. We really enjoyed it.853melindaw
July 2023
Our guide was A.J.. He was a local, and was very knowledgeable about the mission, its history and its importance to California. He also gave us interesting information about San Juan Capistrano, and even some wonderful tips on things to do around town. I would definately recommend. Thanks A.J. :)
Our guide was A.J.. He was a local, and was very knowledgeable about the mission, its history and its importance to California. He also gave us interesting information about San Juan Capistrano, and even some wonderful tips on things to do around town. I would definately recommend. Thanks A.J. :)JessicaK516
May 2023
A guided tour isn’t necessary to see the mission unless you’re in a hurry and don’t want to read the informative plaques yourself. It was hard to get photos and check out all the displays due to the swift pace of the guide. He was very knowledgeable and had obviously done the tour many times. He...
A guided tour isn’t necessary to see the mission unless you’re in a hurry and don’t want to read the informative plaques yourself. It was hard to get photos and check out all the displays due to the swift pace of the guide. He was very knowledgeable and had obviously done the tour many times. He mostly gave a walkthrough of the highlights and skipped the things he felt were unnecessary. The tiny portion of the tour outside of the mission wasn’t very insightful or necessary. We gained more information from reading about Old Town on our own.christinal116
April 2023
Very nice! AJ was great! He told us so many great stories about the history of California! I had no idea that San Juan Capistrano played a vital part in southern California’s beginnings! Fortunately, we were there on a beautiful, 75° weather day!
Very nice! AJ was great! He told us so many great stories about the history of California! I had no idea that San Juan Capistrano played a vital part in southern California’s beginnings! Fortunately, we were there on a beautiful, 75° weather day!Good2do
April 2023
The guided tour by RJ is definitely the way to start your exploration of San Juan Capistrano Mission and Old Town. He is extremely knowledgeable and shares it well. I fully recommend his guided tour.
The guided tour by RJ is definitely the way to start your exploration of San Juan Capistrano Mission and Old Town. He is extremely knowledgeable and shares it well. I fully recommend his guided tour.RYAN_H
November 2022
Local tour guide. Great experience. Highly recommend. Make sure to carve out to time to get a meal after the tour - lots of lovely spots.
Local tour guide. Great experience. Highly recommend. Make sure to carve out to time to get a meal after the tour - lots of lovely spots.