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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

“This was a very entertaining tour. Blerta was just fabulous. She is very fun and very knowledgeable about the Gaslamp district. We learned a lot of interesting facts. I did not realize there were so many brothels back in the day. The places we stopped…”

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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

“Wonderful guide (Stefan), great food and a bit of history of the Gaslamp area. Would recommend if you have a few free hours in San Diego.”

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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

“Everything about the experience was fun , met new people , everyone worked well together . I’ll definitely do it again.”

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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

“It was a wonderful experience and while my aunt was a tourist, I was a local and learned so much during the tour that I would have never imagined. I highly recommend this tour and especially with Leila, one of the best tour guides I've…”

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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

“Don't be late and wear your running shoes. Our guide walked so fast and started speaking before everyone was around it was difficult to understand what the story was.”

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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 great time and saw a lot! Went through Balboa park, Gaslamp and Seaport. We learned a Lot and had fun.”

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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

“Tour does a nice job of picking you up and driving back locally so you don't have to worry about parking or overnight lodging in Temecula if you so wish. They did a really good job of picking out 3 different wineries with a different…”

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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

“the tour was fun... not as ghostly as it is advertised wish it would had more info and not just stories but its a good way to find your way around gaslamp if your staying in the area”

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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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