Part of Julian, Mountains & Anza-Borrego, our guide to Julian, Descanso, Pine Valley, the Laguna Mountains and Borrego Springs.
Eagle Mining Co., at 2320 C Street in Julian, offers a one-hour guided tour of old hard-rock gold tunnels restored to the way they were in the 1870s. Its own site says open 7 days a week, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, no reservation needed, and hours may change. Ticket prices are not posted.Checked October 23, 2026.
Call Ahead
A 2025 Visit Julian attractions PDF said weekends only, so confirm the days with the mine at 760-765-0036. The mine’s own site wins where they differ.
What We Could Not Verify
- Schedule conflict: the mine’s own site says open 7 days a week; a 2025 Visit Julian attractions PDF (lead only) said weekends only. The mine’s site wins; call 760-765-0036.
- Ticket prices: not posted. An older third-party listing gave prices, but it is probably outdated and we do not repeat it.
- Age limits, tunnel accessibility and the last tour time: not confirmed.
- Free days: not confirmed. Map point is from OpenStreetMap.
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FAQ
How long is the Eagle Mining Co. tour?
The mine says the guided tour takes one hour.
Do I need a reservation for the Julian mine tour?
The mine’s own site says no reservation is needed, and that days and hours are subject to change.
Sources
Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.