San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Tour on our walking tour app in San Diego
- Listen again anytime after the on location tour.
- Go at your own pace, stop and continue anytime as you please.
- Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and on our Walking Tour app
Meeting Location
199 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
397 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
The tour ends at the park and fountain with a story. You'll hear about the fountain and the person it's named after.
What To Expect
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Yuma Building (pass by)
Gaslamp Quarter Sign
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gaslamp Quarter
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum (pass by)
Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House (pass by)
Tivoli Bar and Grill (pass by)
Balboa Theatre (pass by)
Horton Plaza Historic Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Tour on our walking tour app in San Diego.
- Listen again anytime after the on location tour.
- Go at your own pace, stop and continue anytime as you please.
- Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and on our Walking Tour app.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour on our walking tour app in San Diego
- Listen again anytime after the on location tour.
- Go at your own pace, stop and continue anytime as you please.
- Go anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires.
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, it's all outside and on our Walking Tour app
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
