Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

Overview

The is a group walking tour to see the sights of downtown San Diego. The tour includes the full history of San Diego from its founding in 1542 to modern day industry. The tour includes information about the founders and visionaries of San Diego, Gaslamp District, Horton Park, Santa Fe Train Station, and the USS Midway.

City: San Diego

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $10.00

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Sun 25 May

Starting at $10.00

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What's Included

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Gaslamp Quarter

Josh will meet you in the lobby of the historic San Diego Trust and Savings Bank Building (now a Courtyard Marriott) to share information on how San Diego became the birthplace of California. You will learn about Spanish explorers, the first settlement of Old Town, the Mexican-American War, and becoming the 31st state in the U.S.

Horton Plaza Park

After passing through the Gaslamp Quarter you will learn about the growth of the city and the visionary creation of downtown San Diego in the late 1800s (including international recognition and the development of the San Diego Zoo).

Santa Fe Depot

The tour will stop outside of the historic Santa Fe train station to learn how the east coast and west coast were connected by train. Train access led to an age of prosperity and rich elites visiting San Diego, especially with the opening of the famous Hotel Del Coronado.

USS Midway Museum

The tour will end outside of the USS Midway Museum to discuss San Diego's role in world wars and the modern day military industry. Please note the tour does NOT include entrance to the USS Midway Museum and the tour will NOT go inside the museum.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (20)

154leigha

Mar 2025

This is a fun way to see some of the history of San Diego! Josh is passionate about history, and kept us (my kids ages 17 and 20 and me) engaged the whole time. Highly recommended

tiffanygD5064FI

Oct 2024

This was such an enjoyable and interesting tour! It's an easy walk to all the stops and I learned a lot about the history of San Diego which made for a more memorable trip. One of my favorite stops was getting to see the old bank vault. This is definitely a tour worth taking. Josh is a great tour guide!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you Tiffany. I enjoyed sharing the history of San Diego with you and glad you enjoyed the bank vault!

clO6921PZ

Oct 2024

Joshua was amazing. The tour was so interesting and Josha brought life to all the stories he told us. I am extremely happy to have taken this tour and I highly recommend it.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for your review. I enjoyed sharing the history and stories of San Diego with you and your group. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip and had safe travels home.