National Park Service
Guided Mission Tours
Join a Park Ranger or Volunteer for a free guided tour of one of the four missions! Learn more about the 18th-century Spanish Colonial period and discover the importance of this critical part of America's history.
Tours are weather dependent and may be cancelled in the event of extreme heat or lightening. Tours will be modified or cancelled when the heat index reaches or exceeds 103° Fahrenheit. Tours typically last 45-60 minutes. Note that additional tours may be added. Meet at the visitor center or information center of the mission you want to tour.
Mission San José
Mission grounds are open daily from 9:00am to 5:00 pm.
Ranger-led tours are at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm daily.
Mission San Juan (staff permitting)
Mission grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Stop at contact station, if staff is present, to check on tour times.
Mission Espada (staff permitting)
Mission grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. Stop at contact station, if staff is present, to check on tour times.
Mission Concepción (staff permitting)
Mission grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. Stop at contact station, if staff is present, to check on tour times.
