San Diego

15 Best Gaslamp Quarter & Old Town Tours

San Diego keeps its history in two districts, and this list pairs tours of the Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town. Old Town holds the site of California’s first permanent Spanish settlement, and its core is a free state park. The Gaslamp’s sixteen Victorian blocks work best on foot with a guide who knows the saloon years.

1.Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

Discover the mouthwatering delights of Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Join our food tour and indulge in a culinary adventure like no other. Click now!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Every restaurant was welcoming to our group. Food was delicious at every stop! Noah provided lots of great history along the way. Ask about the old Speakeasy.”

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2.San Diegos Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

Uncover the chilling secrets of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on our Historic True Crime Tour. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the dark side of the city!

★ 4.5

“True Crime tour was good. The information discussed was great, however my wife and I thought there was no real delivery behind what was being said by our guide. She could have been more expressive in our opinion.”

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3.Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour – Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones

Discover the best of Old Town's food and drink scene on this tequila-infused walking tour. Indulge in tacos, sip on margaritas, and explore haunted tombstones.

★ 4.5

“Benedict is an amazing Tour Guude . He waa veey knowledgable in the history of Old Towne San Diego and kept everyone interested in his stories. Tour was worth the money and time.”

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5.GoCar 2Hr Tour: Downtown & Old Town

Explore the charm of Downtown & Old Town with GoCar's 2Hr Tour. Hop in and discover the hidden gems that await! Book now and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

★ 4.5

“that it is worth the money, the go car experience was memorable and exciting. the fact that it was narrated the whole ride and the directions was spot on”

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6.San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant history and nightlife of San Diego's Gaslamp Downtown with our captivating walking tour. Uncover hidden gems and indulge in the city's lively atmosphere.

★ 4.5

“Great experience. Stories were fun and being able to go inside one of the buildings at night when no other tour was allowed was great!”

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7.San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour

Discover the hidden gems of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on an exhilarating Segway tour. Explore the city's vibrant culture and iconic landmarks in a unique and unforgettable way.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time on the Segway Gaslamp tour. Our guide Keanna did a great job, showing us how to use the segways and gave us a great and educational tour. We would definitely recommend this tour and Keanna as a guide. Thanks Jerry…”

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8.San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

A captivating blend of history, culture, and culinary delights await visitors on the San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour, where...

★ 5.0

“Jennifer made the trip worthwhile. Great host, great stories. Literally the best tacos and drinks we had our whole trip. 100% worth it”

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9.San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour

Linger in the haunted past of San Diego's Gaslamp District as you uncover tales of paranormal activity on this spine-tingling walking tour.

★ 4.0

“It was nice seeing and knowing the streets of San Diego. Especially the host, she was fine as hell! Wish I could have gotten her number”

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10.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

Open your senses to a tantalizing journey through Old Town San Diego with tequila and tacos - where culinary delights meet rich history.

★ 4.8

“I enjoyed this tour! Plenty of food (try not to eat before the tour!) and it was all good. The margaritas could have been a bit larger considering the price per person for this tour. Overall, it was a very good tour, and I liked…”

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12.San Diego Small-Group Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl

Your chance to explore the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego on a small-group tour that blends history, architecture, and the lively entertainment scene. Don't miss out!

★ 5.0

“We had a great time. Levi was very informative and did a great job. It was a great way to see and have a drink at 4 Fun bars in the gaslamp district of San Diego”

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13.Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Ghost hunters and history enthusiasts alike will be captivated by the Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour, which unravels San Diego's haunted past with spellbinding tales of the paranormal.

★ 4.5

“This was our first ghost tour and a great introduction. Kat and Berniece were fun and knowledgeable! We had kids with us and they enjoyed it as well!”

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14.1 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter

No other tour showcases San Diego's vibrant Harbor and Gaslamp Quarter like this 1-hour GPS guided scooter adventure, offering eco-friendly exploration of the city's multicultural heritage.

★ 5.0

“This was such a fun sightseeing experience. First off the person who helped me, his name was Kelvin, he was patient and very nice, super helpful and explained everything in great detail. I was starting to feel like I wouldn’t be able to follow the…”

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15.GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Gaslamp Loop

Hear the whispers of San Diego's history come alive as you embark on a GPS-guided adventure through Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter.

★ 4.9

“It was so much fun! the route was perfect and simple to navigate. we started kinda late so it was fully dark when we ended and we had no issues. perfect if youre bored or need to burn a couple hours. I would absolutely do…”

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5.0San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour2.5 hours$85 4.5Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.0Gaslamp Quarter Ghost Tour in San Diego$24.99 4.5San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Small Group Walking Tour$39.00 4.5Old Town SD Team Trivia Hunt: New Mobile Game App!$21.00 4.7San Diego: Downtown and Gaslamp Loop Scooter Tour1 hour$59 5.0San Diego: Segway Tour of the Gaslamp District2 hours$169 4.01Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Harbor/Gaslamp Quarter1 hour (approx.)$63.11 5.0History Tour Pub Crawl of Famous Gaslamp Quarter2 hours$40 5.0San Diego Gaslamp Harbor Segway Tour$90 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour$39 3.5San Diego: Gaslamp District Exploration Game1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$7.22 4.5Viator Exclusive GoCar After Dark: Self-Guided Tour of Gaslamp and Balboa Park2 hours (approx.)$115.28 5.0Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$39.00 4.4GPS Talking Tour Cars: Downtown & Old Town2 hours$86 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food Tour$89 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 1.9San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour1.5 hours$29 3.4San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Frontier History Walking Tour1 hour$35 5.0San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Electric Bike Tour2 hours (approx.)$189.00 3.5Private Walking Tour San Diego: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter$234.18 5.0Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 4.4San Diego: Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Downtown & Old Town2 hours$81 5.0San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter/Oldtown/Little Italy/La Jolla Tour3 hours (approx.)$150.00