Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
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Discover a fascinating chapter in California history during a visit to the Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, the mission is now a National Historic Landmark, and among the largest adobe structures in Southern California. This admission includes a self-guided tour to the museum and several other areas on mission property; explore at your leisure between 11am and 3:30pm daily.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Self-guided tour
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
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End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
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Reviews
38 reviews
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Rita I,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00If you are interested in history, this mission is a good insight of how important religion is to confederate all together people. There were two video to explain what the friars did and what they still do with poor or not people. I recomend it.
Good Visit
Stephen G,
Jan 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Enjoyed unusual history and impressive restoration. Tour information was easy to read. Friendly and knowledgeable docents.
Great tour.
mastie1619 k,
Nov 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Nice historical place one should visit. Great story revealing. How the city in past was and who are all involved bringing this city together.
Beautiful Mission!
Brenda L,
Jun 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00The experience of using the voucher was smooth and pleasant. The place was very nice and well-maintained. The pictures and texts on the wall helped us to understand the history of the mission more. There are many nice areas in the Mission, but most of them are not opened to public.
A calming place to visit, rich in history
Maryanne A,
Aug 7, 2023
- Viator
4.00A calming place to visit, rich in history Interesting to learn how the Indians taught the friars how to live off the land in return give them the belief in a higher power.
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