San Luis Obispo Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Your self-guided walking tour of San Luis Obispo begins next to the parking lot at 919 Palm Street. From there, you’ll pass the famed Repertory Theater, hear how it started with no budget and staff, and discover one of its most famous performers.Discover the bells of San Luis Obispo, marking times of joy and sorrow. Journey through the tales of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and the accidental voyage of Father Junipo Serra. Traverse the Spanish era, with glimpses of El Camino Royale. Cross the Queenie Warden Bridge, a tribute to a pioneering woman, and savor the city's unique wines. Visit Mission Plaza, where grizzly bear statues hint at a wilder past. Explore the County Museum, tracing back to the Chumash. Dive into the Mexican Rancho era, then witness Bubblegum Alley's quirky charm. Revel in Farmer's Market tales of railroads and John Harford. Unearth tales of outlaws and the forgotten Chinatown, a testament to resilience.But that’s not all! You’ll also get to uncover the well-known movies that were shot in downtown and the surrounding areas, including Sandra Bullock’s Murder by Numbers and Cecil B. DeMille’s 1923, The Ten Commandments. The journey concludes just after your visit to the historic Fremont Theater, an Art Deco masterpiece that embodies glamor.

Highlights

  • Uncover the historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
  • Sample San Luis Obispo's unique local wine
  • Visit the bustling Farmer's Market
  • Learn about the once-thriving Chinatown
  • Hear about prominent movies filmed in San Luis Obispo
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Activity package

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Facilities

Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English

What's included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP
  • Digital guidebook

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Transportation

Where you'll meet

The self-guided tour begins next to the parking lot at 919 Palm Street.

Operated by

ACTION TOUR GUIDE

Important information

Know in advance: * This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one * After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site * Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps * The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere * Most stops along the tour have animated videos, allowing you to visualise what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms * This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket * New, lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want * The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service

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