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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.

1.Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

Explore San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter with a 2.5-hour food and drink tour, uncovering its colorful past, sampling local bites, and lively nightlife.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“A great way to see the Gaslamp and hear the history! Great food too, plus drinks. Not a ton of food if you are starving, but the host, B, had fantastic restaurant recommendations!”

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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

“Food tour was about 3+ hours. Suggest you skip breakfast or eat light beforehand. We went to three restaurants and then dessert. Food was delicious and we learned a lot about gaslamp restaurants. We had already been here a few days walking past various restaurants…”

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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

“Our tour was great! No spoilers, but the stories were super interesting and loved touring the city. Our guide was awesome! She brought the tour to like and we all had a few laughs along the way! She was great and I highly recommend the…”

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5.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s Old Town with this 2.5-hour food tour featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, tequila cocktails, historic sites, and ghost stories.

★ 4.5

“My family enjoyed this tour! The food and drinks were awesome and loved getting to learn a bit about the local history. I would recommend this tour and then walking around the local shops/bars afterwards. There is a lot to see in Old Town.”

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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

“Kat was a great host. Very informative and a great tour of the Gaslamp area at night. Got to hear some great stories and history of the area”

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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

“Amy was a fabulous guide. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the city, she was extremely helpful to me as I was intimidated by the Segway. My family had a wonderful time with her on the tour.”

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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

“Jennifer was an amazing guide! She really brought Old Town to life for us, we felt like we stepped back in time. Great history, interactive experience, and the tacos and tequila were the best we had!”

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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

“most memorable was definitely listening to her tell all the history of the area, she was very passionate and engaging while sharing all of the scary stories while also putting her cute personality into it.”

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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

“Loved that we were picked up at our hotel and dropped off directly. This left us able to enjoy the 3 wineries chosen to the fullest-- and fullest it was enjoyed. The pours were great as were the wine selection. The lunch simple but just…”

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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

“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! It ended up just being me and my guide, Fernando, who was full of very interesting and informative facts about the area - he was so professional and well spoken it made the tour very immersive even though I was…”

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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

“The tour was great! We loved the location and the history the guide shared with us. We received 3 different types of food items and tequila samples. Every place also have you chips and salsa. My husband and I feel that the Alamo should be…”

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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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