Todos Santos cultural tour with museum director: 2.5 hours

Stories only locals know, told by someone who lives them

A 2.5-hour guided tour of Todos Santos led by the director of the Intercultural Museum, a Sudcalifornian artist and the only federally recognized community guide in town. You'll walk the historic square, visit the Cultural Center, and meet working artists while learning the layered history of this Magic Town: the kind of stories passed down through generations, not found in guidebooks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Todos Santos cultural highlights

• Meet at Intercultural Museum
• Visit historic square by Manuel Márquez de León Theater
• Learn about Francisco J. Mújica and ancient peoples
• Tour old streets towards Cultural Center
• Discover stories of iconic local characters
• Meet emblematic local artists
• Learn about upcoming cultural events and exhibitions

The experience

The tour starts at the Intercultural Museum and moves into the heart of Todos Santos, beginning at the historic square in front of the Manuel Márquez de León Theater, the state's second theater. Your guide will walk you through the life of Francisco J. Mújica, the revolutionary who built it in 1994, and then back further still. To the ancient peoples who inhabited the oasis for centuries: the palm culture, the Guaycuras, and the Pericúes. The route follows old streets toward the Cultural Center, founded by poet and professor Néstor Agúndez, a cultural pillar of the town.

Along the way, you'll hear the lesser-known stories of Todos Santos and the lives of other iconic figures: the kind of history that only gets passed down among people who actually live here. The second half of the tour brings you face-to-face with some of the town's most emblematic artists, people whose work is rooted in the biocultural landscapes around them. Your guide will also fill you in on upcoming exhibitions, events and activities, so even a short stay feels connected to what's actually happening in the town right now.

Bottled water is included. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. The guide speaks English and Spanish.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• access to the Galería de Todos Santos and the Cultural Center.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alma del Desierto Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour at the start of your stay if you want to understand what makes Todos Santos different from other beach towns: the guide's deep roots in the community mean you'll leave with a real sense of the place and know which artists and events to seek out for the rest of your visit.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Manuel Márquez de León Theater and why does it matter to Todos Santos?

The Manuel Márquez de León Theater is the state's second theater, built in 1994 by Francisco J. Mújica during his time as a revolutionary and constitutionalist leader. It sits in the historic square at the heart of the town and is a landmark your guide will use to anchor the story of Todos Santos' political and cultural past.

Who is leading this tour?

The tour is led by the director of the Intercultural Museum of Baja California Sur, a Sudcalifornian artist and historian. He's the only guide in Todos Santos with federal recognition as a Community Tourist Guide and is deeply embedded in the town's artistic community.

Will I actually meet artists during the tour?

Yes. The second part of the tour includes meeting some of the town's most emblematic artists in person. Your guide will introduce you to creators whose work draws from the biocultural landscapes of the region and can tell you about their current and upcoming exhibitions.

How long is the walk, and what's the pace like?

The tour runs 2.5 hours total and covers the historic square, old streets, and the Cultural Center. It's suitable for all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible, so the pace is manageable for most people.

What's the difference between this tour and a typical guidebook walk?

This tour focuses on stories passed down through generations among people who actually live in Todos Santos: the layered history and cultural identity that don't appear in standard guides. Your guide's active participation in the artistic community means you'll hear about what's happening now, not just what happened in the past.