Considered the birthplace of California, join us to explore San Diego's most historic neighborhood by hearing stories about the different groups who lived here, seeing where they lived and worked, and ending the experience by enjoying some food and drink from the neighborhood's most celebrated occupants.

Tour Highlights

Explore San Diego’s most historic neighborhood

Learn about the indigenous people who called San Diego home thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers

Take a short hike up Presidio Hill to where the Spanish first settled over 250 years ago

Find out how life changes once the Americans arrive and establish a new government

Choose from a vast selection of tequila varieties at an authentic tequileria that boasts a collection of thousands in its museum

End your experience enjoying delicious gourmet street tacos

Explore San Diego’s Liberty Station, once known as “the cradle of the Navy,” while solving the mystery of the Ghost Submarine in this fun neighborhood exploration game.

Get ready for white sand beaches, meditation gardens, canyon hiking, unique stops, and local history. Also included are tasty restaurant options for lunch. You can enter or exit this tour at any time.  If you leave out the hike, this tour can be completed in a half day.

Come and enjoy New Years' Day with Five Star Tours as we take you to the Rose Parade 2025 with transportation, reserved seating, snacks and escort for only $ 179 per person. Enjoy the excitement of New Years' morning in the tradition and pageantry of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands at the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.