Top Experiences in Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego VIP Nightlife
Gaslamp Bar Crawls and Events
USD 20
Gather your friends and get ready to kick off the long weekend in style. We've handpicked the hottest bars in town, each offering unique vibes, signature drinks, and a lively atmosphere that will keep the party going all night long.
Sip on creative cocktails and dance to the beats of top DJs as we begin the crawl at our first stop. Experience the electric energy and indulge in the incredible drink specials that will set the tone for an epic night of celebration.
The fun continues as we hop from one buzzing venue to another, each offering its own distinct flavor and charm. Discover hidden gems, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Pintours
Private San Diego Drive Into Paradise Tour
USD 35
Embark on the ultimate journey of adventure and breathtaking beauty with San Diego: Drive Into Paradise Tour! Discover the enchanting coastal city of San Diego like never before as you navigate through its vibrant neighborhoods, sun-kissed beaches, and iconic landmarks. Set on a luxurious drive to witness magnificent sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, then gear up for thrilling adventures in the stunning Balboa Park. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of adventure in the Gaslamp Quarter, dive into the rich history of Old Town. With every step, this tour will leave you breathless and in awe of the remarkable paradise that is San Diego!
Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App.
With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
GoCar Tours San Diego
GoCar Early Bird Half Day Special
USD 172.92
Let GoCar take you off the beaten path through many of San Diego’s iconic parks like the Balboa Park and Petco Park on the way to Hillcrest and back. Snap some amazing photos along the Pacific Ocean and see the San Diego up close. You can even park and take a stroll along if you choose. On the way back explore the boutique shopping districts of Hillcrest. This tour is approximately two hours drive time at a slow pace and has several fun, informative detours and stop options along the way. If you want to extend the tour you have the option of taking the Oldtown loop at the end of the tour.
Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
San Diego Self-Guided Speedboat and Electric Scooter Tour
USD 161.46
GoCar Tours San Diego
2 Hour GPS Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park
USD 81.56
Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
2Hr GPS Self Guided Scooter Tour: Downtown & Balboa Park
USD 81.56
Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
San Diego Downtown and Old Town Self-Guided Scooter Tour
USD 81.56
San Diego Photography Tours
Private Instagrammable San Diego Tour – The City Essentials
USD 485
You will make many quick stops to take plenty of jaw-dropping photos that will make your friends envious. Your private expert tour guide Julie Kremen will whisk you all over the area for a wonderful overview and so much photo variety.
And your photographer tour guide Julie Kremen will give you photo tips and show you how to get the iconic shots everybody wishes they had. As you tour along, you will learn about each location – the history, culture, and what makes it unique. And if you get tired of doing selfies, she will take some photos of you along the way too.
Travel Curious
Private San Diego Tour: Gaslamp, Balboa Park, and Old Town
USD 410
Through the local insight of your private guide, you will be introduced to some of San Diego’s lesser-known corners with plenty of opportunities to grab some fabulous photographs of the city’s most picturesque landmarks, be it quaint Victorian streets, bloom-filled gardens, or the stunning cliff-strewn coastline that are home to seals, marine birds and rugged sea caves.
Please note that the Botanical Garden in Balboa Park is closed for major renovation until the end of 2024.
GoCar Tours San Diego
San Diego GoCar Half-Day Tour: Shopper's Delight
USD 138.33
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!
Historic Tours Of America
San Diego Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour
USD 54
Comtecierge
San Diego Private Tour from Los Angeles
USD 799
GoCar Tours San Diego
GoCar 2 Hour Tour: Downtown and Old Town
USD 62
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!
GoCar Tours San Diego
San Diego 1-Hour GPS Guided Electric Scooter Tour
USD 92.44
Tour Travel & More
San Diego Private Half-Day Driving Tour
USD 500.44
Your driver-guide will take you to unique locations like Little Italy, amazing beach locations, Embarcadero, Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter and so much more.bDrop off will be arranged as well after the 4 hours is up to your place of choice of hotel in the city of San Diego.
This tour is done with a driver-guide, this is one person.
Travel Curious
San Diego Private Highlights Tour
USD 725
On the San Diego Private Half-Day Highlights tour, you will visit several of the city’s major historical sites –including Cabrillo National Monument and Balboa Park, quaint neighbourhoods, and Coronado Island - a picturesque peninsula blessed by gorgeous beaches, tidal pools, and coves.
Soak up the buzz of the Gaslamp Quarter, the architecture of Old Town, and the sprawling green space of Balboa Park. San Diego offers plenty of mouth-watering options for lunch, from delicious fish tacos to homemade pasta, and your guide will happily direct you to their favourites in Old Town.
ParkPlace Cali Tours
Two-day Los Angeles & San Diego Private Tour
USD 2499.95
San Diego Nightlife Tours
San Diego "Drink, Ride, Sing, & Dance!" Bar Tour (4 bars)
USD 33
MEET. MAKE MEMORIES. REPEAT.
4 bars in 1 night is the plan - LET'S DO IT!!
- You'll start things off with a FREE drink, karaoke, & complimentary bull ride at our meeting location, DOUBLE DEUCE!
- We'll then move the group to the second bar, TIN ROOF, for some fun bar games and high energy live band entertainment! Half-off drink specials available for our guests.
- Next up, we'll continue the excitement by heading to the third bar, AMERICAN JUNKIE, where dancing on the bar top is encouraged while the DJ does his thing. Exclusive beer & White Claw drink specials here just for us.
- We'll then end the night at a local bar/club favorite, WHISKEY GIRL, with spacious dance floors and always rockin' DJs!! Here you can take advantage of drink deals.
So. Much. Fun!!!
Tour Travel & More
San Diego Private Walking Tour: Little Italy and Gaslamp Quarter
USD 245.85
This private tour will begin at a walking location in Little Italy. If your hotel is walking distance, please inform at the time of booking.
Discover two of the most unique areas of San Diego with a local expert. Stroll around the cafés, restaurants and beautiful houses that the Italian immigrants shaped since 1920 in what today is the vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood. You will also visit the oldest quarter in the city; Gaslamp quarter. You will wander around renovated victorian-era buildings and restaurants, cafés, art galleries and more, while learning the fascinating history of this historical area of San Diego.
Your private licensed tour guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour.
Sidewalk Food Tours
Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour
USD 89
We have 10+ years experience curating food tours in 6 U.S. cities and Paris. When it comes to food tours, we know what we're doing.
In addition to all the amazingly delicious foods you'll be eating, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of Downtown San Diego. So, lace up your comfy sneakers, bring your appetite, and we'll take care of the rest.
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
The Early Bird Guided E-Bike Tour in San Diego
USD 119
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
San Diego Gaslamp Segway Tour
USD 189
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
The Private San Diego Highlights Tour
USD 349
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
Coronado Island Segway Tour
USD 229
San Diego Ghost Tours By Us Ghost Adventures
One-Hour Walking Tour of Haunted Gaslamp District, San Diego
USD 30
Join San Diego Ghosts on a historic trek through the haunted Gaslamp District. Our walking ghost tour reveals the dark and seedy past behind one of the country’s sunniest cities. With our experienced tour guides, you will visit 8 - 12 of San Diego’s most haunted sites. We offer only authentic stories of the tragic past and unexplained phenomena that still haunts the “birthplace of California.” No matter what draws you to the supernatural, our Gaslamp District ghost tour will give you a unique and compelling experience that will leave you thinking long after.
Unlimited Biking San Diego
Best of San Diego eBike Tour (English or Spanish)
USD 80.81
Please note: there will be a good deal of street riding on this tour.
Travel Curious
San Diego Private Walking Tour with Midway Tickets
USD 170
Unlimited Biking San Diego
Private San Diego eBike Tour
USD 538.75
We can tailor this tour to meet your needs! Beginning from our store location, ride to the historic Gaslamp Quarter, established in the 1860s and redeveloped in the 1980s. From there, our guide will ride with you on pedal-assist eBikes to San Diego Bay, where you’ll learn the history of the USS Midway and The Bob Hope Memorial. Our licensed tour guides will then lead you through Balboa Park, measuring just under five kilometers or 1,200 acres. In Balboa Park, you will ride past and learn about the San Diego Zoo, the Spanish Village Art Center, and the famous Casa de Balboa. This city is perfect for animal lovers, beach enthusiasts, and outdoorsy folks! Our guides are happy to take plenty of pictures for you so you can cherish the memories.
I Walk San Diego
Gaslamp / Little Italy Walking Tour
USD 95
We'll begin the tour with a brief discussion about California and San Diego's history as we walk through this historic area and learn about it's beginnings as a rival to "Old Town" due to its prime location near the bay.
You'll learn how early pioneers like William Heath Davis and Alonzo Horton helped shape the future of America's finest city. Our main focus will be on 5th avenue with its beautifully restored Victorian buildings and the Gaslamp Artisan Market.
After the Gaslamp we will continue our walk through Seaport Village to the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market where the public can purchase fresh caught seafood direct from local fishermen.
We'll also pass by the USS Midway Museum and the Maritime Museum of San Diego before we enter the famous Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market, one of the best places to be in San Diego on a beautiful Saturday afternoon!
Adventures In San Diego
Private San Diego Segway Fanatic Tour
USD 135
GoCar Tours San Diego
San Diego: 2 Hour Downtown and Balboa E-Sport Sightseeing
USD 217.15
*If booking more than 2 people please submit separate orders!
Adventures In San Diego
San Diego Gaslamp Harbor Segway Tour
USD 85
San Diego Fun Tours
Sunset Cliffs Open Top Van Cruise
USD 213.34
GoCar Tours San Diego
GPS Talking Electric GoCar: 2 Hour Coronado tour
USD 92.22
Experience this 2-hour tour in our brand new GoCar ESport by Arcimoto. Experience this open-air adventure with the silence of an electric motor. Top Speed 75mph. Cover more ground and be green while exploring San Diego!
This tour is for anyone that wants to discover California's Crown Jewel, Coronado Island. You will start Downtown where you will explore the gaslamp quarter, USS Midway, and Seaport Village. Then explore Coronado's pristine beaches, the famous Hotel del Coronado, the Ferry Landing, shops, and much more. As you enjoy the drive our GoCar will take you to all the best sites, recommends restaurants, cracks jokes, and tell the stories that bring a destination to life. Driving over the Coronado Bridge, you will get to see the best views of San Diego. Make your way through Downtown Coronado where you'll hear all about Coronado Island's rich history. Don't miss out on one of our most unique tours!
Nightly Spirits
Nightmares & Nightcaps Haunted San Diego Walking Tour
USD 31.82
Tours last about 1.5 hours. It is a walking tour so comfortable shoes are recommended.
*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.
Nightly Spirits
San Diego Booze and Boos Haunted Ghost Walking Tour
USD 33.96
*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.
GoCar Tours San Diego
Viator Exclusive: San Diego GoCar Nighttime Self-Guided Tour
USD 115.28
Go Car makes it easy for you to navigate around the city because each vehicle has a built-in navigation system that will give you directions and fun facts about the different areas! You'll get to see the famous Gaslamp Quarter and drive through little Italy. Drive along the Harbor and capture the beautiful lights from the boats at sea and check out San Diego's amazing nightlife!
Each car hold two people. If booking multiple cars make separate bookings.
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
San Diego Gaslamp Dark History Walking Tour
USD 42
Warning-The citizens of the Gaslamp are wild! If you are brave, adventurous and can rock city night life this if for you. It's a fun experience, it moves fast and downtown is crazy, join if you dare.
Too much for you? Consider our Haunted Bus Tour.
Enter Locations
The only tour where you enter locations. We have access to two locations and we are waiting another.
Join us for a ghostly walking tour with dark history / true crime elements through San Diego's downtown Gaslamp District.
SD's Downtown has a sorted history of gunslingers, brothels, killers, businessmen, and puppies. There are ghosts, ghouls, and according to the SD ghost hunters - the most active location in all of San Diego. Find out with us.
Local Knowledge
Only local Ghost Tour downtown. Our competitors are corporations not from SD, don't care about SD history/ghost. They care about your pocketbook. Go local, go with us!
Haunted San Diego Ghost Tours
The Gaslamp and Downtown Historical Tour in San Diego
USD 30
We are your small local tour company and we bring you the truth about San Diego's history in the Gaslamp. Don't be fooled by our out of town national big budget competitors! We have caught them making up stories many times. If you want authentic go with us. If you want a tour company that cares about you and not profit. Us.
Our host are costumed passionate people that love this city and love making you happy. Our stories are true based on our reasearch and presented in a theatrical way. So bring a sense of humor and wonder!
We have been on all our competitors tours and I can honestly say we are the best. Support local, get the real history and feel great. Join us!
San Diego Crawling
San Diego Small-Group Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl
USD 30
SD Theme Crawls
San Diego Skip the Line Gaslamp Pub Crawl
USD 20
Our club crawl offers a VIP experience that allows guests to skip long lines and avoid paying any cover charges. We provide a host who guides you from Club to Club. The host will go over all details of the night when you check in.
San Diego Historical Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour of San Diego
USD 10
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Electric Bike Tour
USD 189
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
San Diego Private Tour with Pickup
USD 199
On this tour we drive you through the most gorgeous landscape of coastline, trees, and real estate in San Diego. See the famous Gaslamp Quarter, like a portal through time, and the rest of our pristine downtown center. We also visit the opulent and crystalline Coronado Island; and see the historic Balboa Park where the roots of our fine city were largely laid. Although leisurely, you will be amazed at how much substantive and thorough knowledge we will share with you on this private driving tour.
Take this tour and experience one of our most popular private tours. You will be glad you did. Complimentary snacks and beverages, along with a professional tour guide will entertain you throughout.
San Diego Private Tours - Journeys with Julie
San Diego Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour
USD 455
On this private tour, you will experience and thoroughly understand how San Diego came to be the world-class modern city that it is. We’ll travel through the rich history of San Diego from its discovery by Spanish conquistadores, to the lively and festive Mexican period, to the days when it was the Wild Wild West’s new American frontier. And, of course, you’ll learn about its present-day standing as the 8th largest city in the US and what makes it the epitome of Southern California lifestyle. Discover why we are “America’s Finest City” and watch out… many who come to visit end up moving here!
Note: This 4 hour private tour is fully customizable; contact Julie to book as described above or to discuss how to change to suit your needs.
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
The San Diego Highlights Tour
USD 229
We do require a minimum of 4 people total (solo travelers are welcome to join) to have the tour go out, in the event of us not achieving 4 guests we'll send you out on our shorter version or supply you with another tour of equal value or issue a full refund!
If the tour is booked with less than 4 total guests, then we do the 4 Hour version of the tour. This still hits all of the points of interest, although it eliminates the break that we would normally have for lunch. If we do book more than 4 guests the 7 hour tour will be given.
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
San Diego Tour
USD 109
So Diego, Inc.
Food, Wine, and History Tour of San Diego
USD 85
Historic Tours Of America
San Diego DIY Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour Shore Excursion
USD 54
Finest City San Diego Tours
San Diego: The Most Extensive City & Beach Tour
USD 99.99
Pick up point is at Santa Fe Depot. We first make our way to the historic Gaslamp district and Little Italy. Then, down the Embarcadero to Chicano Park, over the Coronado Bridge and make the first 45 minute stop at the historic Hotel Del Coronado. Then, the tour will make a 45 minute stop at beautiful Balboa Park. We then go to the birthplace of California, Old Town, our next 45 minute stop.
Next, go up the 5 Freeway to La Jolla Cove for another 45 minute stop. We ride by Pacific Beach and stop at Mission Beach for final 45 minute stop, before returning to the downtown pick up point.
We offer FIVE 45 minute stops - the most extensive tour you will ever experience of San Diego!
GoCar Tours San Diego
San Diego Holiday Lights Talking GoCar Tour
USD 115.28
Explore San Diego under the moonlight and pass by famous attractions such as the USS Midway, Maritime Museum, Seaport Village, Gaslamp Quarter and so much more!
Go Car makes it easy for you to navigate around the city because each vehicle has a built-in navigation system that will give you directions and fun facts about the different areas! You'll get to see the famous Gaslamp Quarter and drive through little Italy. Drive along the Harbor and capture the beautiful lights from the boats at sea and check out San Diego's amazing nightlife!
Each car hold two people. If booking multiple cars make separate bookings.
San Diego Ride Tours
San Diego Scenic Tour
USD 85
Tour is offer Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 1pm or 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
San Diego Early Bird Segway Tour
USD 99
Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
San Diego Harbor and Gaslamp Quarter Self-Guided Scooter Tour
USD 63.11
Tour Highlights:
• Little Italy
• Maritime Museum
• U.S.S. Midway
• Seaport Village
• Horton Plaza
• Historic Gaslamp Quarter
• Petco Park
• Bankers Hill
Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours
San Diego Harbor Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
USD 24.5
Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.
Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard.
See major attractions as well as less-known gems of San Diego on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.
Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!
Tour several key sections of San Diego - Little Italy, Downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, and the Marina.
Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 24 challenges on the scavenger hunt.
Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 4 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.
Explore the city at your own pace
Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends
Discover San Diego's hidden gems and historic sights
Perfect for all ages
Best Coast Tours
Comprehensive Day Tour of San Diego
USD 115
Historic Tours Of America
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
USD 46
Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.
GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego
USD 131.41
GoCar SpeedBoat Combo where you get to explore the bay in your very own speedboat then explore San Diego in your very own GPS guided storytelling car. This combo land sea adventure makes for the perfect day in San Diego. The day and time selected is for the GoCar portion of your tour. Please call 619-294-5852 to choose the day and time for your Speed Boat Adventure. Both tours do not need to be taken on the same day.
Magic on the Move Tour
San Diego Magic on the Move Tour
USD 45
Through tricks, tales, and interactive experiences, you’ll gain a unique and entertaining perspective of San Diego’s former red-light district. You’ll see how the underbelly of California’s first city thrived and how it paved the way for con artists, schemers, and scammers in their original places of ‘business’—today some of the city’s most treasured landmarks.
The only historical tour that utilizes magic and illusion to illustrate the rich history of the Gaslamp Quarter.
Go City
San Diego Explorer Pass
USD 109
Valid for 60 days from your first attraction visit, choose from over 45 options including the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Natural History Museum, USS Midway Museum, and many more. Plus, your pass is fully-digital so you'll be able to sync it to the Go City app or download it to your mobile device and enjoy contactless entry to your choice of attractions.
Please note: All passes are valid for 2 years from purchase and only become activated with your first visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
*Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website.
Another Side Of San Diego Tours
San Diego Sightseeing Private 4-Hour Tour by Luxury Car, SUV
USD 279
Golden Wings Transportation
San Diego Full-Day Private Tour From Los Angeles
USD 1450
- Old Town San Diego.
- Balboa Park.
- Coronado Island.
- Gaslamp Quarter.
- Seaport Village.
You'll be transported to each city destination in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way.
Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluently French, Dutch, German, Italian, and more.
We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!
VoiceMap
A Local’s Guide to San Diego’s Sights: A GPS Self-Guided Drive
USD 14.99
• Listen to the city’s illustrious Spanish colonial history while driving around some of its most-loved neighborhoods and landmarks
• Hear from producers Jerry and Mindy Flanagan, California locals and owners of TourFreely
• Do it all in 2 hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.