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

Thu 18 Dec

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Starting at $10.00

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Thu 18 Dec

Starting at $10.00

Make a reservation

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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)

R7518THjacquelinep

Jul 2024

Josh is great. Very informative and well prepared. Offered great tips and recommendations. Learned so much about the history of San Diego, from its founding to present day.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Thank you for your kind words and review. I enjoyed sharing the history with you and hope you had a great rest of your trip.

Z4787YYerinr

Jun 2024

Let me tell you about the *most* fabulous experience I had on Josh’s historic walking tour. From the moment we started, it was like stepping into a reality show episode—full of drama, history, and all the tea!🍵 He knows all the ins and outs, the who’s who, and the scandalous stories that make San Diego's history come alive. It was like taking a stroll through time! He’s got the charm, the knowledge, and the charisma to keep you hooked from start to finish. Plus, the way he tells the stories? It’s like hearing the juiciest gossip at your bff brunch! If you’re looking for an unforgettable tour with a dash of glitz and a whole lot of heart, this is it. Five stars aren’t enough to capture how amazing this experience was. Grab your besties, put on your walking shoes, and get ready for an iconic tour! PS - you gotta get his restaurant recs as well! This guy knows good food!

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Erin, Thank you for your great review and I am happy to hear this was one of your best tours! It was a pleasure to share the history of San Diego and stories with you and your husband. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to San Diego.

BrianS6934

Jun 2024

It was an excellent tour with a really nice tour guide. He had fun stories and told them well. We also got really great recommendations for other things to do while we were in San Diego and ended up eating at some truly great places we would not have found otherwise. I recommend taking one at the start of your trip to find the best stuff to do!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you Brian! It was a pleasure giving the historical tour to you and your wife. I hope you enjoyed San Diego and the rest of your trip.