FREE Historic Walking Tours Throughout San Mateo County This Summer

Complementing its Victorian Days at the Old Courthouse, the San Mateo County History Museum is offering FREE walking tours throughout the Peninsula this summer. From Daly City to Pigeon Point, visit four cemeteries, a stable, six downtowns, one interesting residential area, a ranch, a dueling site, a slot machine collection, a lighthouse, and the Cow Palace.

For more information about walking tours, go to www.historysmc.org/victorian -days-walking-tours/.

Victorian Days is also a FREE event and features family activities that inform youngsters about life in the nineteenth century. It takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 8.

Below is a list of the walking tours as of June 2, 2026. Please note, many of the tours require reservations.

Victorian Days Walking Tours 2026

Union Cemetery, Redwood City – Saturday, July 11 from 10:00am-11:30am

RSVP: Not required.

Address: Union Cemetery, 330 Woodside Road, Redwood City, 94061

Folger Stable, Woodside- Sunday, July 12 from 10:00am-11:00am

RSVP: Call 650-299-0104. Limit 25 people.

Address: 4040 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Meet near picnic area.

The Extraordinary Cow Palace, Daly City- Saturday, July 18 from 10:00am – 11:30am

RSVP: email vtom@cowpalace.com or call 650-299-0104.

Meeting Location: 2600 Geneva Avenue, Daly City, CA 94014, enter at the corner of Geneva and Santos. Free Parking in front of the arena. Enter through the main entrance at the center open door.

Historic Business District San Bruno – Sunday, July 19th from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

RSVP: Not required.
Address: Intersection of San Mateo Avenue and El Camino Real (in front of apartments at 400 San Mateo Avenue)

The Cemetery That Never Was and the Woman Behind It, Colma -Sunday, July 19 2:00pm-3:30pm

RSVP: 650-757-1676 or cha@colmahistory.com with your name, contact phone, and the number of people.

Address: Colma Community Center, 1520 Hillside Blvd., Colma 94014 – come inside. Parking in the Community Center lot or along Hillside Blvd. The building is ADA accessible and restrooms are available.

Sharp Park: A Historic Neighborhood in Pacifica, Saturday, June 27, Saturday, July 25, Saturday, August 29, and Saturday, September 26 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

RSVP: 650-355-1909 leave message. Limit 12 people per tour.
Address: Pacifica Historical Society, 1850 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044

Burleigh Murray Ranch, Half Moon Bay- Sunday, July 26 from 10:00am – 12:00pm, and Sunday, August 23 from 10 am – 12pm

RSVP: Reservations can be made here: https://SantaCruzStateParks.as.me/BMRWalk. No maximum.

Address: Meet in the parking lot at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park, off Higgins Canyon Road in Half Moon Bay

Woodside History Committee, Woodside- Saturday, August 1 with tours at 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm.

RSVP: Not required.
Address: Woodside Community Museum, 2961 Woodside Road (behind Village Pub).

Grand Avenue South San Francisco - Saturday, August 1st, 10:30 a.m-12:00pm

RSVP: Limited to 30. RSVP is required by Eventbrite.
Address: Grand Avenue Library, 306 Walnut Ave., South San Francisco.

Historic Downtown District San Mateo - Sunday, August 2 from 10:00am to 12:00pm

RSVP: Required at tour@smheritage.org. Space is limited.
Address: Provided upon registration

“A Creek Runs Through It,” Burlingame - Sunday, August 2 from 1:00pm to 1:50pm.

RSVP: Not required
Address: 290 California Dr. Burlingame, CA 94010

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero- Saturday, August 15 at 2:00pm

RSVP can be made here: https://www.parks.ca.gov/EventDetails/18497 (25 maximum)

Address: Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park - 210 Pigeon Point Road; Pescadero. Meet in front of the first cottage, by sign.

Colma: Cypress Lawn – Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

RSVP: Required at 650-299-0104.
Address: 1370 El Camino Real, Colma – across the street from the archway

Historic Downtown Half Moon Bay – Sunday, August 16th 1:00pm – 2:30pm

RSVP: Call 650-299-0104Address: Coastside History Museum, 505 Johnston St., Half Moon Bay

Broderick-Terry Duel Site Daly City- Saturday, August 22 from 12pm – 1:00pm

RSVP: 650.299.0104, ext. 220 or education@historysmc.org
Address: Park entrance near 80 El Portal Way (off Cliffside Drive), Daly City. Museum is located at 6351 Mission Street, Daly City

San Mateo: St. John’s Cemetery Tour, Sunday, August 23, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

RSVP Required: 650.299.0104. Limited to 25 guests.

Address: 910 Oregon Avenue (X street Yale) San Mateo. Limited on-site parking.