Downtown’s rowdiest chapter, told beneath its modern rooftop bars. A local storyteller leads a relaxed small-group loop through the old Stingaree red-light district — Wyatt Earp’s gambling halls and Oyster Bar, madam Ida Bailey’s Canary Cottage and the 1912 raid that shut it down — taking in Victorian landmarks such as the Louis Bank of Commerce, the 1882 Yuma Building and the Horton Grand Hotel, with a photo stop at the neon Gaslamp archway.
This tour is run by Fable Hospitality, a locally owned San Diego walking tour company.
The old Stingaree red-light district, Wyatt Earp’s gambling halls and Oyster Bar, madam Ida Bailey’s Canary Cottage and the 1912 raid that shut it down, plus Victorian landmarks like the Louis Bank of Commerce, the 1882 Yuma Building and the Horton Grand Hotel, with a photo stop at the neon Gaslamp archway.
90 minutes, in small groups of up to 25 guests.
Meet your guide at Horton Plaza Historic Park, 397 Broadway. The tour finishes at the restored 1924 Balboa Theatre on Fourth Avenue.
From $30 per person.
Yes. There’s no minimum age.
Yes. The route is wheelchair accessible.
Tours run rain or shine. We only change plans if severe weather arises.
Yes. Private tours work well for birthdays, bachelorette parties, families and visiting friends. See our private groups page.
Yes. We host team outings and convention groups, and the tour starts a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center. See our private groups page.
Fable Hospitality also offers this tour as the “San Diego Gaslamp History and Architecture Walking Tour” on Tripadvisor and Viator, and as “San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Guided History Walking Tour” on GetYourGuide, where you can read reviews from past guests.
Real reviews from real guests on Tripadvisor, Viator, GetYourGuide and Google.
5.0 · 36 reviews on Tripadvisor
★★★★★ 5.0 · 8 reviews on GetYourGuide
★★★★★ 5.0 · 46 reviews on Viator
★★★★★ 5.0 · 1 review on GoogleJackson did an awesome job. He knew all the history and was great dish answering any questions our group had. He kept it on track and schedule and ended right on time. Definitely money well spent!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was fantastic! The tour was very thorough and he is incredibly knowledgable.
Posted on TripadvisorEnjoyable time. Jack was entertaining. A great way to see the Gas Lamp area.
Posted on GetYourGuideWell done Jack! Entertaining and informative. Highly recommend!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was informative and fun and we enjoyed the tour!
Posted on GetYourGuideJackson was awesome! Very knowledgeable and great story teller.
Posted on TripadvisorJackson did a great job despite all the street noise. Good job Jackson!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was amazing! He fun, knowledgeable, super friendly, and showed us a great time. I would definitely do the tour again!
Posted on GoogleOur tour guide Jackson was both entertaining and informative. He definitely knows his history, and he was fun to listen to! It was nice to have a small group so you didn’t miss anything. 10/10 recommend Jackson as tour guide!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was a great guide! The tour provided history of crime and ghost stories as well as facts about the city.
Posted on TripadvisorSuch an interesting tour and a fascinating insight into San Diego’s history! Jackson was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the buildings, their past and their ghostly stories to life. His storytelling made it easy to imagine being there in the 1800s! A great way to spend an evening in San Diego. Highly recommend!
Posted on TripadvisorGuide was awesome. Material was fun. Highly recommend.
Posted on TripadvisorAmazing time!! Jackson was great and a fun!!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was a great tour guide. The tour provided history of crime and ghost stories.
Posted on GetYourGuideGreat time!! Jackson was knowledgeable and approachable, great experience.
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was great! This is the first ghost tour I’ve ever been on and it was really cool to explore Gaslamp and hear some history!
Posted on Tripadvisorbalade très sympa dans Gaslamp avec Jackson
Posted on GetYourGuideAwesome job, great time, thank you!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was great! From the communication about pick up to the last story, he did a great job.
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was fantastic and knowledgeable
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was wonderful. Excellent tour!
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was fabulous. We had a great time. It was just me and my daughter and we had the best personal Tours.
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was an excellent guide. He was full of wonderful information and made the tour fun. I would highly recommend this tour
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was great! Very informative and friendly.
Posted on TripadvisorJackson was very friendly and it was very fun to learn more about San Diego for our first time here. Really recommend
Posted on TripadvisorOur tour was great! Jackson was very nice, super knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun on the tour. Would highly recommend!
Posted on GetYourGuide