San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour
Description
Discover the historic Gaslamp Quarter, explore the cultural landmarks, and the stories of the people who shaped San Diego's history. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. It's theatrically created to tell the story and bring the area to life. You’ll hear about Wyatt Earp’s, The Stingaree, the story of Bud and how this wild west town became the Birthplace of California.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is one of the older buildings in the area and it has quite a history with the raid the busted the district in the past.
The tour starts at the Gaslamp Quarter Sign where you'll hear about the history of the are and sign, and the story off Rabbitville. You'll be then guided step by step through the Gaslamp quarter and discover it's history.
On the tour you'll stop at many spots in the historic district hearing it's history from wild west characters like Wyatt Earp, it's time as the Red Light District, Bud the dog, and how it became the iconic place it is today. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime, 24/7/365.
The tour stops outside the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum where you'll hear about the Chinese immigrants history that built the wild west.
It's not only a historic spot, it also houses a famous dog, hear his story on the tour.
This was a hang of Wyatt Earp, and today it has it's own story. Learn it here.
The historic building has seen it's fair share of visitors and history, learn it on the tour.
Historic building linked to Wyatt Earp.
The tour ends at the park and fountain with a story. You'll hear about the fountain and the person it's named after.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
Area is very derelict and dirty. Many buildings are vacant and for lease giving the area a very shoddy feel. Audio from operator was repetitive and directions unclear as many streets had no street signs.
