San Diego

15 Best Gaslamp Quarter & Old Town Tours

The historic quarter tours: Victorian facades downtown and the adobe birthplace of California a trolley ride away. Both districts run food and ghost walks; the history holds either way.

2.Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

Discover San Diego’s Gaslamp District with a 3-hour food tour featuring five large tastings, friendly guides, and engaging stories about local culture.

★ 5.0

“This food tour was such an incredible experience! From the very first bite to the last, everything was just perfect. Our guide was so friendly and passionate, making us feel like we were exploring the city with a friend rather than on a tour. Each…”

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3.The Escape Game San Diego: 60-Minute Adventure in Gaslamp Quarter

Experience San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with The Escape Game’s 60-minute adventure, combining puzzles and teamwork for a fun, immersive escape room outing.

★ 5.0

“It was so fun!! We started on time and needed helps along the way but our clues were just enough to still give us a challenge and move along. We escaped!”

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4.San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

Discover San Diego’s dark past with this engaging Gaslamp Quarter True Crime Tour. A 1.5-hour guided walk exploring crime stories and haunted sites.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide was excellent. Gave very detailed accounts of various gory murders. Total tour time was just over 1:20 thru main streets of San Diego’s gas lamp district. Recommended.”

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6.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on a 2.5-hour guided food and drink tour, sampling ethnic cuisines, local stories, and vibrant nightlife.

★ 4.7

“Very informative and fun, we learnt a good deal. Our guide Kaylee was excellent made our evening and shared her great knowledge about the area with us. All the food and drink tastings were great.”

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8.San Diego Gaslamp Downtown Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s haunted past with a 2-hour Gaslamp walking tour. Visit historic buildings, hear ghost stories, and explore insider secrets for $42.

★ 4.5

“What a great way to learn about the history and spooky side of San Diego! Dante, our guide was awesome! He helped create an experience that everyone who travels to San Diego should take the time to experience! There was a lot of history, true…”

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9.San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour

Discover San Diego's top sights on a 2-hour guided Segway tour, passing Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, and waterfront landmarks with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Traveling around San Diego with beautiful weather and looking at the scenery San Diego has to offer was just Amazing.”

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

Explore San Diego's historic Old Town with a guided tour featuring authentic tacos, tequila tasting, haunted sites, Victorian architecture, and local stories.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience with Jennifer. The tour went at a good pace. Jennifer was very knowledgeable of the history of Old Town. The food and drinks were amazing!”

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11.San Diego Ghosts: Gaslamp Haunted Tour

Discover San Diego's haunted history on a 1-hour Gaslamp District ghost tour. Walk through historic sites, hear spooky stories, and see the city’s dark side.

★ 4.0

“Molly was a wonderful your guide. She knew her stuff when it came to the history of San Diego, Gaslight area!!! I truly enjoyed all the stories & history she had to tell about the Gaslight area.”

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12.San Diego to Temecula: Wine Country Tour & Historic Old Town

Discover the best of Temecula's wineries and Old Town with this small-group tour from San Diego. Enjoy tastings, a picnic, and expert insights in a relaxed setting.

★ 5.0

“Wineries were great and our tour host was wonderful!! A fun way to spend the day but I could have done without the stop in old town Temecula.”

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13.Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours

Explore San Diego’s haunted past with a 1-hour ghost tour through the Gaslamp Quarter, guided by passionate locals sharing spooky stories and history.

★ 4.6

“We ended up with a 'private tour', as my wife and I were the only participants, which made for a more intimate experience. Our guide, Fernando, was a font of knowledge about the Gaslamp Quarter and the area in general and was a very engaging…”

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

Discover San Diego's Old Town with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour featuring local food tastings, historic sights, and haunted tales for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“Nothing could have been improved. Ben was an amazing guide, super informative and great guy to get along with during the tour. Food was great. Would recommend to anyone”

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

Discover San Diego’s hidden stories on this small-group Gaslamp history pub crawl. Enjoy craft beers, lively guides, and authentic downtown bars.

★ 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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