Mission Tours
The Mission Basilica Gift Shop, Museum, Garden, and Basilica Church are open daily 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR DAILY: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter and Thanksgiving Day)
Individual Rates:
Adults (18-64) $5.00
Seniors (65+) $4.00
Active Military (w/ID): $4.00
Youth (5-17) $2.00
Children (0-4) FREE
This tour is perfect for those who would like to visit at their own pace. Tour includes the Museum, 30-minute Video, Garden and Grotto, Mission Church, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Padre's Burial and Settling Tank.
Click here to view Mission Tour Map 2020
Docent led Family Tours: ALL TOURS ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (COVID)
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See the Gallery section of this website for a 360 degree viw of the interior of the Mission.
During the School Year, Mission Basilica San Buenaventura hosts special guided tours on select dates Friday following Thanksgiving Day (November), Monday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January), Monday of President's Day (February). Expert docents provide a thorough opportunity to learn about Mission life, art and architecture and answer your questions.
Reserve your tour in advance by calling (805) 648-4496. Registration will be limited to 80 registered families per holiday date above.
Please meet at 10:00 AM in the Gift Shop located at 225 E. Main Street. The Gift Shop opens at 10:00 a.m. See General Admission rates below.
School Tours:
The San Buenaventura Mission docents offer 4th grade school tours during the school year. To schedule a school tour please contact the Mission Gift Shop at 805-648-4496. School Tours are presently suspended due to COVID19.
Group rate $45: 1-35 students per classroom with 2 chaperones; additional chaperones: $5.00 each; additional students $2 each.
Click here for School Tour registration form and confirm with the Gift Shop personnel. Additional Mission information may be found on the History page of this webstie.
When Docents are unavailable, the following document: A Guide for Docents and Teachers to assist teachers and parents for the self-guided tour.
Special Holy Week:
Easter Sunday: Closed
For more information please call 805-648-4496.
Tours begin at the Mission Gift Shop
225 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
Wheelchair Access: There are several disabled parking spaces on Main Street with one designated space near the Mission Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is accessible to wheelchair users. Wheelchair users have access to the Mission museum, garden and church, from the Gift Shop on Main Street via a gated alley way within twenty feet of the Gift Shop door. We also have three disabled parking spaces in the upper lot behind the Mission. Please call the Gift Shop for further details.
