Old Town San Diego Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones
Spice up your night with bold bites, strong spirits, and haunted tales in California’s first town.
Duration
2.5 hours
Includes
Food tastings, Tequila samples
Highlights
Taste authentic Mexican flavors and spirited cocktails as you explore the historic streets of Old Town San Diego after dark. Your guide weaves haunted legends and pivotal history into a festive 2.5-hour walking tour packed with tacos, tequila, and mariachi energy.
- Savor regional tacos at hand-picked eateries
- Sip tequila and craft cocktails during stops
- Stroll past adobe buildings and mission sites
- Hear eerie tombstone stories and haunted lore
- Celebrate with live mariachi and fiesta vibes
What's Included
- Food tastings at local Mexican restaurants
- Tequila and cocktail samplings
- Guided historical walking tour
Things to know
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start; guide gratuity is not included.
Cancellation Policy
Your tour may be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled time of your tour. In the event that our tour does not meet the minimum number of guests required to operate the tour, So Diego may reach out with an alternate date and time, or offer a full refund.
FAQs
Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
No. Guide gratuity is not included in the tour price.
Meeting details
2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
More about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is where California's story begins, and there is no better place to taste, sip, and walk your way through it. Known as the birthplace of California, this beautifully preserved district preserves adobe buildings, dusty courtyards, and original 19th century structures that once formed the first Spanish settlement on the West Coast. Wandering through Old Town San Diego State Historic Park feels like stepping into a living museum, with mariachi music drifting between the buildings, the scent of fresh tortillas in the air, and storytellers waiting around every corner to share the legends, scandals, and spirits that shaped this corner of the city.
This tour brings Old Town San Diego State Historic Park to life through three of its most beloved traditions: tequila, tacos, and tombstones. You will sample handcrafted tequilas at a local cantina, savor authentic street style tacos made with recipes passed down through generations, and follow your guide through the park's most storied corners to hear tales of the pioneers, padres, and outlaws buried nearby. Along the way, you will pass historic adobes, hidden gardens, and the old cemetery where some of San Diego's earliest residents still rest. The blend of flavor, folklore, and history creates a sensory portrait of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park that you simply cannot get from a guidebook.
This experience is perfect for curious travelers, foodies, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good ghost story with their margarita. Couples looking for a memorable date night, friends celebrating a getaway, and visitors who want a deeper understanding of San Diego's roots will all feel right at home. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park rewards those who slow down and listen, and this walking tour gives you the perfect excuse to do both, glass in hand and taco in the other. Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to fall a little in love with the place where California began.
