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San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour

3.0 (one review) 1–2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Discover the historic Gaslamp Quarter, explore the cultural landmarks, and the stories of the people who shaped San Diego's history. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's theatrically created to tell the story and bring the area to life. You’ll hear about Wyatt Earp’s, The Stingaree, the story of Bud and how this wild west town became the Birthplace of California.

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At a glance

Duration
1–2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tour on our walking tour app in San Diego
  • Included: Listen again anytime after the on location tour.
  • Included: Go at your own pace, stop and continue anytime as you please.
  • Included: Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.

Not included

  • Not included: No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and on our Walking Tour app

Itinerary

  1. Yuma Building

    Passing by

    This is one of the older buildings in the area and it has quite a history with the raid the busted the district in the past.

  2. Stop 2

    5 min

    The tour starts at the Gaslamp Quarter Sign where you'll hear about the history of the are and sign, and the story off Rabbitville. You'll be then guided step by step through the Gaslamp quarter and discover it's history.

  3. Gaslamp Quarter

    50 min

    On the tour you'll stop at many spots in the historic district hearing it's history from wild west characters like Wyatt Earp, it's time as the Red Light District, Bud the dog, and how it became the iconic place it is today. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime, 24/7/365.

  4. San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

    Passing by

    The tour stops outside the

    San Diego Chinese Historical Museum where you'll hear about the Chinese immigrants history that built the wild west.

  5. Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

    Passing by

    It's not only a historic spot, it also houses a famous dog, hear his story on the tour.

  6. Stop 6

    Passing by

    This was a hang of Wyatt Earp, and today it has it's own story. Learn it here.

  7. Balboa Theatre

    Passing by

    The historic building has seen it's fair share of visitors and history, learn it on the tour.

  8. Stop 8

    Passing by

    Historic building linked to Wyatt Earp.

  9. Stop 9

    5 min

    The tour ends at the park and fountain with a story. You'll hear about the fountain and the person it's named after.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts at the Gaslamp Quarter Sign where you'll hear about the history of the are and sign, and the story off Rabbitville. You'll be then guided step by step through the Gaslamp quarter and discover it's history.

End point

  • The tour ends at the park and fountain with a story. You'll hear about the fountain and the person it's named after.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking San Diego Gaslamp District Historic Walking Tour.

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code whale1010 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code whale1010

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code whale1010

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select San Diego (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the San Diego Gaslamp Historic Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code whale1010

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go to the gaslamp sign at 199 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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