Guided Tour

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Guided Tours
Guests not in a group now have the option of the guided tours offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Guided tours truly enhance your experience at the mission. Our interpretive guide does a wonderful job of hosting you through the 10 acres of museum rooms, exhibits, gardens, fountains and more.  Guides also provide you with the details of California’s early history and the birthplace of Orange County. The guided tour covers highlights of the Mission and does not expand the entire site.

Offered: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Duration: 1 hour
Price: Adult Admission: $3 per adult in addition to admission | Child Admission: $2 per child in addition to admission
Advanced reservations are not required.

Guided Tours are available at the following times*:

Friday:
10:30 a.m. (Art Walk – Duration: 45 minutes)
11:15 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Saturday:
11:15 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
Sunday:
11:15 a.m. (Serra Chapel Tour – Duration: 40 minutes)
1:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.

*Tour availability is always subject to change, please call for more information.

Guided tours are also offered during holiday and some school breaks. View our events calendar for more information.

Docent Guided Tour
Docent guided tours truly enhance your experience at the mission. Our docents do a wonderful job of hosting you through the 10 acres of museum rooms, exhibits, gardens, fountains and more.  They also provide you with the details of California’s early history and the birthplace of Orange County.  Private docent guided tours are available starting at $180.00 for groups of up to 15 guests and $12 per person for every additional guest.  Availability is limited, so please call today to book yours and receive a discount on your group admission tickets.

Offered: Monday through Sunday
Duration: Approximately one hour
Price: Adult Admission: $12 per adult
Advanced reservations and deposits are required.

Book a docent guided tour today!  Call (949) 234-1306

For teachers, click here for field trip pricing

Self Guided Group Tour
A self-guided tour now includes an audio tour option for all adult tours! You have the freedom to tour the Mission on your own with or without the audio tour. The advantage of booking a self-guided group tour is a discount to adult admission, a cost savings of up to $2 per person.

Offered: Monday through Sunday
Size: Groups of 15 people or more.
Price: Adult Admission: $8 per adult ($2 savings per ticket)
Advanced reservations and deposits are required.

Book a self-guided tour today!  Call (949) 234-1306

For teachers, click here for field trip pricing