90 minutes
San Diego History Tours
San Diego Gaslamp History and Architecture Walking Tour
Horton Plaza Historic Park, 397 Broadway
$30per person
See 150 years of San Diego history on foot. Our 90-minute walking tour starts at Horton Plaza Historic Park and covers the Stingaree red-light district, Wyatt Earp's gambling halls, madam Ida Bailey's Canary Cottage and the 1912 raid that shut it down, with Victorian landmarks like the Louis Bank of Commerce, the 1882 Yuma Building and the Horton Grand Hotel along the way. It finishes at the restored 1924 Balboa Theatre. Small groups, no minimum age, wheelchair accessible, and a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center. Private history tours are available for families, schools, teams and conference groups.
San Diego History Tours FAQs
What will we see on the history tour?
The old Stingaree red-light district, Wyatt Earp’s gambling halls, 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.
How long is the history tour and how much does it cost?
90 minutes on foot, from $30 per person, in small groups of up to 25 guests.
Where does the history tour start and end?
It starts at Horton Plaza Historic Park, 397 Broadway, and finishes at the restored 1924 Balboa Theatre on Fourth Avenue.
Is it good for kids and wheelchair users?
Yes. There is no minimum age, and the route is wheelchair accessible.
Is it close to the Convention Center?
Yes. The tour starts a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center and downtown hotels.
How is the history tour different from the ghost tour?
The history tour focuses on architecture and the people who built downtown. The ghost tour runs after dark and adds true crime and ghost lore.
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