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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

“The tour was so informative and we went to a nice variety of places, including the baseball field, Mexican restaurant, Greek confusion, etc. at each stop you could choose an alcohol alcoholic or mocktail. I couldn’t decide which was my favorite place. A tour guide…”

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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

“The guide, Sephan, was very knowledgable of the district and had a very cheery personality. The food choices/restaurants made by him and/or the company were worthy, which, in combination with the guide, made the entire tour fun and satisfying. Don't eat before the tour. You'll…”

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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

“The theme and props were great. Staff were friendly. There was no AC so we were given neck fans that didn’t work well and we wert all sweating and uncomfortable.”

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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

“We had such a fun time on the ghost tour! Vivian was an amazing guide—super entertaining and kept everyone engaged from start to finish. It was also very nice learning some history on San Diego. Thank you guys!”

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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

“We had a blast on this tour. Our tour guide was great and the Segways were a lot easier to drive than we expected.”

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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

“This is a great tour of Old Town San Diego and it's history, complete with delicious drinks and tscos to complete the experience. Jennifer is an amazing guide. She is so knowledgeable, funny and personable.”

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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

“It was a wonderful tour! The guide shared some great stories! I would highly recommend this tour!!!!”

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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

“Went with a group of four and had a really fun time! Two of the three wineries were great and beautiful. The sparkling wine stop was so crowded and the wine was so sweet we couldn’t wait to get back on the bus. I’m glad…”

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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

“Blerta is a very kind and knowledgeable host. The food was filing, delicious and we learned a bit of history about old town. Would recommend her tour to others.”

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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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