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Raincross Tour
We are excited to introduce our newest tour, highlighting the iconic landmarks in the heart of downtown! Come along for a 45 minute journey to explore their rich history and significance.
Raincross Tour– 45 minute walking tour of Riverside’s historic city block.
Daily Tour times– 10am, 11am, 5:30pm
This outdoor tour showcases our sunny California weather! To enjoy the tour in comfort, we suggest bringing some water, a hat or umbrella for shade along the route, and comfortable shoes. There are no designated restrooms but if you stop in one of the restaurants or shops to grab refreshments, you can use the facilities and at the same time you will be supporting our local small businessees.
Please note that a tour may be unexpectedly cancelled due to inclement weather. You will receive a full refund if a tour is cancelled.
Mission Inn Hotel Tour (Unavailable at this time)
The Mission Inn Foundation offers tours led by trained docents on the art, artifacts, architecture, and history of the Mission Inn. Reservations are highly recommended as we only take a limited number of guests per tour. Seasonal prices subject to change. For additional questions or concerns, call us at 951-897-2089.
Landmark Walking Tour – This 75 minute walking tour explores the interior of the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn Hotel, offering the opportunity to see parts of the hotel which are normally inaccessible to the general public, based on availability. Experience over 120 years of history within the grand rooms of the Mission Inn.
Group Tours (Unavailable at this time)
Private group tours are available for parties of 15 or more. Please contact Nanci Larsen to book your group tour at 951-781-8241 or .
*Advance reservations and a 50% deposit are required for group tours. Discounted rates may be available for groups of 30 or more.
School Tours (Unavailable at this time)
The Mission Inn Foundation would love your school group of grades three and up to tour the Mission Inn. The tour is a 60-minute walking tour that explores the interior of the National Historic Landmark Mission Inn Hotel, offering the opportunity to see parts of the hotel which are normally inaccessible to the general public, based on availability. Students learn the history of Riverside tied to Mission Inn founder Frank Miller. Tours are $3 per student or teacher and up to one chaperone for every six students. Chaperones beyond the 1:6 ratio are still welcome; however, they will need to purchase a discounted $10 tour ticket.
Schools may pair their visit to the Mission Inn with pre/post lesson plans provided in our Traveling Trunk Program.
Title 1 Schools
Tours are free for all students and teachers of Title 1 schools and up to one chaperone for every six students. Chaperones beyond the 1:6 ratio are still welcome; however, they will need to purchase a discounted $10 tour ticket. The Mission Inn Foundation is providing bus scholarships of up $350 as a reimbursement for ten title one schools to visit the Mission Inn during the 2023/2024 school year through the generous support of the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.
Please note, the ten bus scholarships are available on a first come-first served basis.
