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San Diego Food, History & Ghost Tours

Small-group walking tours led by local storytellers. Taste the city, uncover its past, and meet its ghosts — one street at a time.

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Likely to sell out Downtown San Diego Food and History Tour

Food Tours

Downtown San Diego Food and History Tour

868 Fourth Ave — Fourth Avenue side of the Balboa Theatre, under the gas lamp

●●●●◐ 4.9 (3,120) $95per person

Likely to sell out San Diego Gaslamp Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

Ghost Tours

San Diego Gaslamp Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour

Horton Plaza Historic Park, 397 Broadway — guide waits at the Broadway Fountain, 4th & Broadway

●●●●◐ 4.7 (2,210) $35per person

90–120 min San Diego Gaslamp Quarter History Walking Tour

History Tours

San Diego Gaslamp Quarter History Walking Tour

Horton Plaza Historic Park, 397 Broadway

●●●●◐ 4.8 (1,840) $40per person

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Matt M

Awesome-sauce Host Jackson was informative and energetic. Shared great stories and had the group laughing.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the review and am so happy to hear you had a great time on the food tour Jackson!

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Great Great!! Jackson! Was a great experience

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the 5 stars!!!Thrilled to hear about your great experience!

Erica K

Jackson was a fabulous guide! Jackson did a wonderful job hosting the tour !!! I learned a lot about San Diego and about all the crimey goings on! Really enjoyed the experience

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Erica for the amazing review and are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Jackson!

Celia L

Great tour! Jackson was a great tour guide! I can tell he’s passionate about the city’s history.

Owner's reply
Thank you a ton for the 5 star review! We appreciate you booking with us!

Kelly U

Great informative tour! I learned a lot about downtown history and highly recommend this tour. Unique stories I never would have learned elsewhere. Good value and experience!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Kelly for the amazing review. We strive on creating a unique experience for guests from all demographics to enjoy!

Scott S

Awesome tour! Jackson was amazing! Very informative and intimate setting. We had a blast! Highly recommended!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a 5 Star review! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with Jackson!

Amy S

Gaslamp Ghost Tour Jackson was a great tour guide! I'm a San Diego native and I definitely learned a thing or two!

Owner's reply
Thanks for the 5 star review Amy! We would love to have you back!

Justin R

Fun for tourists or locals! Really interesting tour of architecture and history of San Diego, with some cute ghost stories. Jackson is a fun guy and great tour guide!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much Justin and thank you for leaving time to write a review! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with Jackson!

Ken B

Good times for all. Jackson was great and made the experience for our family very entertaining. ---especially for my daughters 21st birthday. Will recommend to others for sure! :)

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for leaving a great review and so excited to hear you had a great time with Jackson

Anya B

Fun time in San Diego I had a fun experience with tour guide Jackson he was very funny and had made me laugh a lot. He kept up a bunch of conversations and cool facts about the different places in the tour.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the 5 star review! Happy to hear Jackson kept your group entertained!