While in San Diego, visit the Mission San Luis Rey, a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798. Your entrance ticket includes several parts of the mission property, and a self-guided tour of the museum.
- Admission to Mission San Luis Rey, near San Diego
- Take a self-guided tour of one of California’s largest historic Spanish missions
- Gain access to the mission, the grounds, and the museum
- View Native American, Spanish, and Mexican artifacts
What To Expect
Mission San Luis Rey
Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to Mission San Luis Rey, located just north of the San Diego downtown. This admission, valid daily between 10am and 4:30pm, includes access to the on-site museum, mission grounds, and a self-guided tour, during which you can explore the National Historic Landmark at your own pace.
Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis Rey was once known as “King of the Missions.” Among the largest and most prominent of the 21 Spanish missions located across California, it’s famous for its sprawling lavanderia archaeological site, as well as its sunken gardens, wooden dome and cupola, and other unique architectural features.
In the museum, discover Native American, Spanish, and Mexican artifacts, and learn about the history of Spanish influence in California. Today, the mission doubles as a home to Franciscan friars and is a functioning retreat center; its church celebrates daily Mass at noon, which visitors are also welcome to attend.
• Admission Ticket Included
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Some of the sites have uneven surfaces, which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using wheelchairs
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Include
Self-guided tour
Exclude
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Max group – 10
