History walks in San Diego
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £11 to £65 per person. Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour | 2.5 hours | Up to 15 | £65 | 4.9 (130) |
| San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour | 1.5 hours | Up to 20 | £23 | 4.6 (265) |
| Historical Walking Tour of San Diego | 1.3 hours | Up to 20 | £11 | 5.0 (48) |
San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk through Old Town San Diego with tacos and tequila. Tour details: San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour
Guided in English
From £65Free cancellation
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San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the Gaslamp Quarter hearing true crime stories from the neighbourhood's past. Tour details: San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour
Guided in English
From £23Free cancellation
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Historical Walking Tour of San Diego (opens Viator in a new tab)
A short walk through downtown San Diego's history, from the Gaslamp Quarter and Horton Plaza to the Santa Fe Depot. Tour details: Historical Walking Tour of San Diego
Guided in English
From £11Free cancellation
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