From US$30 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
About this tour
Welcome to the San Diego Gaslamp Historical Walking Tour! Our exclusive tour offers a unique look into San Diego's downtown development from the 1850s to 1915. Discover a city of old Wild West saloons, gambling halls, opium dens and brothels, and gain an unforgettable insight into a bygone era
We are your small local tour company and we bring you the truth about San Diego's history in the Gaslamp. Don't be fooled by our out of town national big budget competitors! We have caught them making up stories many times. If you want authentic go with us. If you want a tour company that cares about you and not profit. Us.
Our host are costumed passionate people that love this city and love making you happy. Our stories are true based on our reasearch and presented in a theatrical way. So bring a sense of humor and wonder!
We have been on all our competitors tours and I can honestly say we are the best. Support local, get the real history and feel great. Join us!
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
“You walk rougly 1.5 mile over a 2 hour period. It is a brisk walking tour. Wheelchairs and strollers generally do well particularly if you have someone that can help push here and there.”The supplier’s own words
Meeting point: Head to the Gaslamp Quarter Arch near Starbucks Downtown, located at 209 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 20 minutes before the tour starts! Our friendly host will be there, either in Victorian attire or in black, so you won't miss them. No ticket or phone app is required, just your name.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Welcome to the Gaslamp Quarter Arch! Come meet us at 209 Fifth Ave, San Diego CA and join us for the first tale. This is your chance to be part of something special and make memories that will last a lifetime.(10 min)
- 2
Experience a piece of San Diego history with a visit to the Davis-Horton House! This remarkable structure once served as a hospital and is now a living museum full of stories, artifacts, and tales of the past. We enter the courtyard but do not go inside (yet).(pass by)
- 3
If you're looking for a great night out in town, then the Tivoli Bar is the place to be! Hear the history of this local place, pretty amazing. Some times we get to go in. We can never tell for sure.(10 min)
- 4
Experience the wild, exciting roots of the iconic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego! Uncover its shocking secrets and explore its incredible beauty - a must-see for any traveler.(1 hr 30 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unlike other tours, we take you inside real locations - thanks to our paid partnerships and exclusive access. To keep this premium experience sustainable, we need 6 total guests per tour (including your group). Think of it as joining an exclusive history club.
- You walk rougly 1.5 mile over a 2 hour period. It is a brisk walking tour. Wheelchairs and strollers generally do well particularly if you have someone that can help push here and there.
Included
- Take a journey through San Diego's Gaslamp History in the daytime with a twist of true crime!
- Experience the truth of SD's history with an authentic theatrical presentation by a costumed guide!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- San Diego, California
- Meeting point
- Head to the Gaslamp Quarter Arch near Starbucks Downtown, located at 209 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 20 minutes before the tour starts! Our friendly host will be there, either in Victorian attire or in black, so you won't miss them. No ticket or phone app is required, just your name
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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