Explore Old Town San Diego!
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Sign up for a walking tour to embark on a journey of discovery with one of experienced guides. Explore California's rich cultural history and uncover the full story of San Diego's past.
Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes, and get ready to connect with the history that continues to thrive in Old Town!
If you are interested in exploring at your own pace, visit our Self-Guided Tour page to enjoy Old Town San Diego SHP on your own.
**All public programs and events subject to change or cancellation, for daily updates contact the Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center**
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Historic Walking Tours
Step back in time as we take you on a journey through the historic streets of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park! Our expert guide will share how converging cultures that transformed San Diego from a Kumeyaay village to a Mexican pueblo to an American Settlement. Hear stories about early trade, military life, and settlers and Kumeyaay people who shaped this vibrant community. We’ll visit original adobe homes, historic gardens, and hidden gems where you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and culture of 19th-century San Diego.
Days Offered: Saturdays and throughout the week depending on staff. Reach out to Oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov for specific dates available
Time: 10 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 2 P.M. 3:30 P.M.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Signup location: Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center
Price: $10 Adults, $5 Children (4-12 years old)
Please note space is limited to 18 individuals. To reserve your space, sign-up at the Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center on the day of your visit.
If you are bringing 10 or more people please schedule a Private Walking Tour.
Private Tours
Do you want a private experience for your group? Schedule a private tour of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park with an experienced guide! Our guides are excited to take you inside the original adobe homes, historic gardens, and will reveal how converging cultures that transformed San Diego from a Kumeyaay village to a Mexican pueblo to an American Settlement. If you have a group that is interested in learning about the rich history of California and discovering the stories about early trade, military life, and settlers and Kumeyaay people who shaped this vibrant community, please reserve a private tour today!
Duration: 45 minutes
Fee: $10 per participant, minimum $100
To schedule your Private Walking Tour, reach out to oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov
Please provide your desired date and time for the tour and the number of participants attending.
We ask that you reach out at least three weeks in advance.
Little Rangers & Junior Rangers
Little Rangers Story Time
Days: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Location: Mason Street School House
Ages: 6 & Younger
Are you excited to become a Junior Ranger but not quite old enough yet? Come start your journey as a Little Ranger! Meet a State Park Interpreter for age-appropriate activities including interactive storytime, song, and activity to earn a Little Ranger souvenir!
Junior Rangers
Self-guided Junior Ranger booklets are avaiable in the Robinson Rose Visitor Center.
Days: Saturdays
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M.
Location: Mason Street School House
Ages: 7-12
Join us on Saturdays for our FREE Junior Ranger programs, where State Park Interpreters introduce youth, ages 7-12, to the diverse natural and cultural resources of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Each program earns participants a stamp in their Junior Ranger logbook. Over 100 parks across the state offer Junior Ranger programs - learn, have fun, and collect stamps all over California, while earning a souvenir for your efforts!
This month: "Explore the History of the Kumeyaay"
Join us for an hour of fun, learning, and adventure as we explore the rich cultural and ecological heritage of the Kumeyaay people, the First People of San Diego. Junior Rangers will get an introduction to native plants and Kumeyaay cosmology on a guided nature walk, followed by a hands-on activity.
**All public programs and events subject to change or cancellation, for daily updates contact the Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center**