San Diego · GASLAMP QUARTER TOURS
Sixteen Victorian blocks that were a red-light district and are now the city’s dinner table. These 15 take you round the food, the bars and the crime stories, with prices, start times and which ones run after dark.
Walk 16 blocks of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with guides such as Blerta, Magda, Benedict, or Ben. Taste food, sample cocktails or mocktails, hear stories of brothels and Prohibition, and finish with dessert in a group of up to 15.
“Knowledgeable guide with fun stops for drinks and snacks. A good look at the history of San Diego. Mediocre vegetarian options.”
Explore San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter on a three-hour walking food tour with stops for bagels, Greek tapas, street tacos, Cuban empanadas, and homemade ice cream. Guides such as Stefan, Noah, and Lydia add local history and restaurant tips. Lunch is included, but alcohol costs extra.
“Great tour! Stephan was great with the history of San Diego and the Gaslamp Quarter. Very entertaining and all the food was very good. And restaurant staff was very engaging as well. We were a small group, just us lol so we got personalized attention. We did this on second day and glad we did because Stephan gave us a lot of recommendations for food and areas to visit based on our interests.”
At The Escape Game San Diego, you and up to seven teammates get 60 minutes to complete a mission. Choose Prison Break, Special Ops, The Depths, or Gold Rush. A game guide briefs you, offers clues when needed, and leads a short debrief afterward.
“It was so fun!! We started on time and needed helps along the way but our clues were just enough to still give us a challenge and move along. We escaped!”
Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a small group of up to 15, stopping for six modern Californian tastings. Expect lumpia, a burger, burrito, fish taco, specialty coffee, ice cream, and stories from guides such as Doug, Sydney, Cindy, and Riohn.
“Five stars for our tour guide Sydney. Very friendly and talkative without being overbearing. All of the food was good, and a few items were excellent. I would return to most of the places we were shown, albeit perhaps making different choices based on personal preferences such as chicken over beef etc.”
Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with guides such as Leila, Luna, RT, or Daniel, hearing true crime stories tied to Chinatown, downtown murders, a haunted hotel, and the old Stingaree district. Expect about 90 minutes of walking, history, and dark tales in English.
“Our tour was great! No spoilers, but the stories were super interesting and loved touring the city. Our guide was awesome! She brought the tour to like and we all had a few laughs along the way! She was great and I highly recommend the tour for anyone looking to kick off an evening in the Gaslamp Quarter. Another great factor is once the tour is gone, you’re right there on the bar streets where all the action is! 10/10 would recommend.”
Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for 2.5 hours with guides such as Magda, Kaylee, or Bleu, stopping at three restaurants and Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream. Expect generous food portions, drink samples, and stories about the former Stingaree red-light district.
“Super fun, great food and overall lovely experience. Our guide Bleu was energetic, informative and had a very positive energy to make the tour even more pleasant.”
Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a local guide such as Dante, Vivian, Kat, or Bernice. Hear stories of Wyatt Earp, serial killers, gamblers, brothels, and reported hauntings while visiting more than 30 locations and entering two historic buildings. Expect a brisk pace, dark humor, and no jump scares.
“Great experience. Stories were fun and being able to go inside one of the buildings at night when no other tour was allowed was great!”
Start in the Gaslamp Quarter with 30 minutes of Segway training, then ride through downtown, Seaport Village, the bayfront, and Balboa Park. Guides such as Adam, Amy, Salem, and Bridgette have earned praise for making first-time riders feel at ease. Morning and afternoon departures are available.
“We had a great time on the Segway Gaslamp tour. Our guide Keanna did a great job, showing us how to use the segways and gave us a great and educational tour. We would definitely recommend this tour and Keanna as a guide. Thanks Jerry and Pamela Curtiss”
Walk through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with an English-speaking guide, stopping outside eight historic sites linked to fires, murders, old morgues, and reported hauntings. Guides such as Molly, Aiden, Dan, and Alex have earned praise for lively storytelling, though busy nightlife can make hearing difficult.
“Dan was very nice and knowledgeable. Although we didn’t see any ghosts it was a very interesting experience”
Walk one mile through San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with an English-speaking US Ghost Adventures guide. Hear stories tied to the Davis-Horton House, Carriage Works, Horton Grand Hotel, Old City Hall, and a murder involving a secret room and hieroglyphics. Fernando, Aiden, and Dave Rivas have led especially well-liked tours.
“Excellent tour. Would recommend. Lots of creepy history revealed. Aiden was great tour guide.”
Ride a pedal-assist e-bike from downtown San Diego through the Gaslamp Quarter, along the bay, and into Balboa Park. A licensed English or Spanish-speaking guide covers local history, USS Midway, Billionaire Row, the Japanese Friendship Garden, and more. Riders must be at least 13.
“Great tour to see downtown San Degio and Balbo Park. Would be perfect for 1st day in the city to find your way.”
You’ll ride an electric scooter with GPS directions on a private, one-hour route from GoCar Tours San Diego. Expect quick views of Little Italy, Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Old Town, the harbor, Petco Park, and the USS Midway. Staff members such as Kelvin help first-time riders get comfortable.
“The views were amazing & we took a lot of pics! The GPS was easy to follow! The traffic was slow but we utilize that time to get great pics along the way!”
Take the wheel of a two-seat yellow GoCar and follow its GPS-guided Downtown and Gaslamp loop. The English-speaking system gives directions and city stories as you pass the USS Midway, Seaport Village, Petco Park, Horton Plaza, Little Italy, and Bankers Hill. You can follow the route or make your own turns.
“This was so much fun! I highlight recommended this if you’re in San Diego! Everyone was so amazed watching us go down the road it was so funny 😂 we did the hour tour but it went over an hour due to traffic and they were really nice about it . 10/10”
Join an English-speaking nightlife guide from 9:00 to 9:45 p.m. at Vin de Syrah, then visit Toro, Whiskey Girl, and either Parq Nightclub or Oxford Social Club. Your $34 fee covers four club entries, a welcome shot, select drink deals, and a free LED emoji ring.
“It was kind of weird seeing the guide hit on one of the girls from the tour. I’ve been on Pubcrawls before and that was kind of weird. But other then that it was a nice experience for me and my group.”
Meet at 3918 Mason St for a short scooter briefing, then follow an English talking GPS through Little Italy, the waterfront, downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, and Banker’s Hill. You drive yourself, wear a provided helmet, and can extend the rental in 15-minute increments if time allows.
“My boyfriend and I had a blast!!!! It was so much fun and a great way to see San Diego! Only thing I would say is towards the end our butts were hurting a little lol, they need a wider seat, and just be sure to call to get the right meeting point because this app is not up to date.”
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