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Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA

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Just over an hour from San Diego, Julian sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet and offers a charming mountain escape, with a rich gold rush history, delicious apple pies, and stunning scenery. Take a stroll down Julian's historic Main Street on this self-guided audio tour as the echoes of mining pioneers mingle with the sweet smell of apple pies. You'll get a bird's-eye view of town from atop the cemetery hill as you hear stories about the lives of some of Julian's early residents. You'll also discover how this once bustling mining town transitioned to the charming mountain escape that it is today.

What's Included

  • App & Tour Download
  • Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 30-days)
  • Downloadable Content (pre-download tour to save data)
  • A Smartphone
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Main Street
Julian, CA 92036, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Washington Street
Julian, CA 92036, USA

The tour ends at the Julian pioneer museum, just around the corner from the starting point.

What To Expect

Bailey House

See the home of Drue Bailey, the founder of Julian, and hear a funny story about one of the pranks he pulled in town.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Julian Cemetery

Climb the hill to get a bird's eye view of town and see the graves of some of Julian's earliest residents.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Julian Pie Company

Hear about how Julian's early residents helped transform the town from a focus on mining to apple orchards. Stop in Julian Pie Company for a slice of apple pie or an apple cider donut.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Julian Market & Deli

Stop in front of one of Julian historic mercantile buildings, known as the Jacoby building, as you hear about how this early resident made a living in Julian.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miner's Diner

See another historic building on Julian's Main Street, the first in the backcountry to be built of brick.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jack's Grocery

Hear the story of an Italian immigrant named Frank De Luca who moved to Julian and started a grocery store.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wilcox Building

See the wheelbarrow that Porter Perrin Wheaton used to survey 2328 miles of county roads in 1900.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Julian Gold Rush Hotel

Check out the oldest continually-operating hotel in Southern California and hear about the ex-Missouri slave, Albert Robinson, and his wife Margaret, who started it!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Julian Jail

See the small concrete jail house that replaced a smaller wooden jail that couldn't seem to prevent detainees from escaping.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Witch Creek School (Pass By)

See an old schoolhouse that was relocated and restored by the Julian Historical Society.
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Julian Pioneer Museum (Pass By)

The Julian Pioneer Museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that portray the rich history of Julian and its early residents.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Pies & Pickaxes: A Historic Walking Tour of Julian, CA?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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