Best Walking Tours in San Luis Obispo 2025

San Luis Obispo , California

From $ 29.99

What if you could travel outside the beaten path, and discover some of the most exciting, yet often overlooked destinations in San Luis Obispo, CA? Mystery Loves Company Tours offers just that! Wait a minute, you might think. Nothing ever happens in San Luis Obispo, right? Well, not quite. This community hides a gruesome past. You’d be shocked to learn about some of what happened here back in the day! Join us on nightly walking tours through San Luis Obispo’s haunting downtown district, a stark reminder of the town's turbulent founding days. From local lore to urban legends and ghost sightings, we hope to offer some genuine and unexpected storytelling to visitors who are new to the area or even people who have lived here forever but never had the opportunity to explore the eerie side of the city.

San Luis Obispo , California

From $ 199.00

Taste of SLO - Downtown Walking Food Tour | 3 Hours | Food & Drink Included Explore downtown San Luis Obispo on this small-group food and drink tour, sampling farm-to-table bites, handcrafted desserts, and local wine, beer, or cocktails. Visit five top-rated spots, meet passionate chefs, and discover the city's rich food culture. Highlights: ✔️ Five delicious stops featuring SLO’s best flavors.✔️ All food & drinks included – no hidden fees!✔️ Exclusive tastings from BBQ to artisan desserts.✔️ Local expert guide sharing history & foodie insights.✔️ Small-group experience for a relaxed, personalized tour. Meeting Point: Downtown SLO‍♀️ Distance: 1.5 miles, easy pace Max group: 12 guests Dietary needs? Let us know in advance. Book now – spots fill fast!

San Luis Obispo , California

From $ 199.00

Experience the upbeat and intriguing uptown "Mojo" area of San Luis Obispo by tasting your way through five unique restaurants. You may taste french style rotisserie meats, local grown produce, elote off the cob, local beer, chocolate shakes, speciality cocktails, clam chowder, thai food etc. This tour includes all food and alcoholic drinks, no surprise expenses here! Tours are approx three hours, walking a total of 1.5 miles. This tour is suitable for flexitarians, pescatarians, and omnivores. We can not fully accommodate vegetarians or vegans at this time. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. This tour includes a a moderate amount of walking and we recommend wearing comfortable foot wear, and a light layer as evening temperatures drop quickly. We will be visiting 5 destinations in total.

San Luis Obispo , California

From $ 9.99

Join Rob Wickens founder of LoveoftheCentralCoast as he introduces you to what is often ranked the “Happiest City in America” on this self-guided GPS audio tour. This Essentials tour will share tidbits that even locals rarely learn or stumble across. So before you take your picture in the grossly-unique Bubblegum Alley grab your headphones and let’s step back in time by visiting the World’s Smallest Chinatown, and envision dirt roads lined by rough saloons in this last town of the Wild West. Please be aware that some businesses on the tour may not be open during nights or on weekends. The walking tour is intended to be enjoyable without entering historic buildings or various points-of-interest. Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic be aware that some businesses on this tour may not be open. Please follow all social distancing and face mask advisories that may currently be in place for everyone's safety.