For an unbelievable historic account of how this port city has become a renowned vacation destination, and for intricate details of “America’s Finest City” that you have never been aware of before, book this walking tour with We Love Tourists today! We will start from 717 Union St. and walk around the beautiful Gaslamp area. The walking tour is 1.5 hours.
Downtown San Diego has a rich and wonderful history. On this one-of-a-kind walking tour, you will learn how downtown came from “New town” to the hustle and bustle of our current day Historic Gaslamp Quarter.
Our lively, knowledgeable tour guides will narrate the past and present of how this “finest city” successfully transformed into a premier shopping, dining and entertainment district from its significant past as an infamous sailor port. With over 200 restaurants, bars, night clubs and lounges, and countless boutiques, art galleries and shops to peruse, the Historic Gaslamp Quarter has established itself as the playground of hip, diverse San Diegans and as an elite urban destination.
This tour will highlight the architecture and history of downtown San Diego’s first buildings, as well as how the culture has changed in this eclectic area over the years.