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)

WBiggs516

Jan 2024

Josh was a fantastic tour guide with wonderful knowledge of the history of San Diego. He’s very personable and I would definitely recommend taking his walking tour of San Diego!!!

Response from Host

Jan 2024

It was a pleasure giving the tour to you and the whole group on Saturday. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your trip to San Diego was great and that you have safe travels home.

L2784QIjs

Jan 2024

Josh was awesome. His knowledge of the city was impressive. We learned so much about the history of the city. Josh shares how San Diego began and tells the story through modern day. We wish we had done this earlier on our trip so we would have known more about where we exploring. He also gave us some fantastic restaurant and cocktail spot recommendations. Book this trip and do it at the beginning of your trip. Thank you for a great tour, Josh!

Response from Host

Jan 2024

Thank you for your kind words and I am glad to hear you liked the tour and would recommend it to others! I hope the rest of your trip to San Diego was great. If you travel back to San Diego again, I would be happy to provide more recommendations!

Destination61114

Dec 2023

We went on this historical walking tour and it was awesome. We met Josh at a hotel in downtown San Diego and he walked us through downtown to the USS Midway Museum. Throughout the 1-1.5 hour walk, he would explain the history behind each historical building/monument, which we learned and enjoyed so much. He also recommended where to go for food/drinks which we did (the tacos were fantastic, and the Old-Fashioned at the US Grant was grand!). Josh is very passionate about the city and he was friendly and patient with us throughout the walk. Highly recommended!!

Response from Host

Dec 2023

Thank you for leaving a review. I enjoyed your thoughtful questions during the tour and I am glad to hear my recommendations for food and cocktails worked out for your schedule!