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title: Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San José del Cabo
lang: en
type: tour
city: Los Cabos
country: Mexico
price: 41
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 612
duration_minutes: 80
duration_max_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: San José history on foot
rank_in_category: 1 of 15 (City & Sightseeing Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-08
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/los-cabos/tours/historical-and-cultural-walking-tour-of-san-jos-del-cabo/
---

# Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San José del Cabo

**Guidekin's take:** Walk through San José del Cabo on a history-focused outing that helps fund community tours for schools and local groups. A guided walk and local taxes are included; it runs in English only and transport is excluded. 4.96 from 612 reviews at €41 per person for 1h 20m–1h 30m.

In our comparison: #1 of 15 in City & Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A tour for a good cause.

This is a unique outdoor experience learning the historical highlights of Los Cabos and the Californian peninsula. 

This tour is part of a community project: With your paiment we organice Free tours for public schools, non proffits or groups of new locals in an effort to keep local identity and community alive.

This tour is part A of a 2 part Tour.

In this 1.5 hour sightseeing tour (1 mile, wheelchair and stroller friendly), we will walk and learn about the history, culture and legends such as the peninsula`s geology, how the natives lived, how colonization took place, about thieves, the San Jose del Cabo mission church. Part B for another day we cover the battle at the square, hotels, famous celebrities and more.

Starting on Álvaro Obregón Street in heart of the Art District (downtown San José del Cabo). 

when booking: Please provide your phone number to send pin location.

Reservation required. 

We require at least 2 people to book to run this tour.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We advise to use google maps app.
- Starts 18:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €41 per person
- Duration: 1h 20m–1h 30m
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 612 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cabo City Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 18:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08

## Reviews

4.96 from 612 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 607 of 612.

- 5 stars: 594 (97%)
- 4 stars: 13 (2%)
- 3 stars: 3 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (0%)

## What's included

- Este Tour es en Inglés. Para Tour en Español, favor de contactarnos
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Local taxes

## Not included

- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Bring mosquito repellent

## Itinerary

1. **Free Tour Cabo & Other Tours** (15m) - Our meeting location happens here.
2. **San Jose's Estuary and Bird Sanctuary** (10m) - Stop where the estuary starts, we will not enter it.
3. **Mision San Jose del Cabo** (20m) - The mission church, we will no enter the church
4. **Plaza Mijares** (15m) - Obelisk of Mijares at the Plaza
5. **Plaza Mijares** (30m) - Sculptures with a few of the most iconic people of the town.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
- Departures: 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We advise to use google maps app. you can type in "Cabo City Tours", its just 1 block away from the main square.

Look for a small courtyard and coffee shop next to Corsica Gallery. There is a 1 foot diameter wooden sign hanging on the sidewalk that says "CaboCityTours.com". 

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is: casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

## Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 15** | €41 | 1h 20m–1h 30m | 4.96 (612) | shared |
| [Los Cabos 6-Hour Guided City Tour and Cruise with Lunch](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/los-cabos-6-hour-guided-city-tour-and-cruise-with-lunch/?format=md) | €108 | 6h | 4.92 (839) | shared |
| [Private Day Trip to San José & Cabo San Lucas](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/private-day-trip-to-san-jos-cabo-san-lucas/?format=md) | €872 per group | 7h | 4.93 (122) | private |
| [Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo Sightseeing Tour](/mexico/los-cabos/tours/cabo-san-lucas-and-san-jose-del-cabo-sightseeing-tour/?format=md) | €86 | 6h | 4.86 (1090) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 15 in City & Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €41 to €114, median €84; typical length 6h. 1 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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