San Diego Historic Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Walking Tour

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.

1. 1

   Yuma Building

   Pass by

   This is one of the older buildings in the area and it has quite a history with the raid the busted the district in the past.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   5 min

   The tour starts at the Gaslamp Quarter Sign where you'll hear about the history of the are and sign, and the story off Rabbitville. You'll be then guided step by step through the Gaslamp quarter and discover it's history.

3. 3

   Gaslamp Quarter

   50 min

   On the tour you'll stop at many spots in the historic district hearing it's history from wild west characters like Wyatt Earp, it's time as the Red Light District, Bud the dog, and how it became the iconic place it is today. The tour is all outside and can be taken anytime, 24/7/365.

4. 4

   San Diego Chinese Historical Museum

   Pass by

   The tour stops outside the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum where you'll hear about the Chinese immigrants history that built the wild west.

5. 5

   Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

   Pass by

   It's not only a historic spot, it also houses a famous dog, hear his story on the tour.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   This was a hang of Wyatt Earp, and today it has it's own story. Learn it here.

7. 7

   Balboa Theatre

   Pass by

   The historic building has seen it's fair share of visitors and history, learn it on the tour.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   Pass by

   Historic building linked to Wyatt Earp.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   5 min

   The tour ends at the park and fountain with a story. You'll hear about the fountain and the person it's named after.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.