Guided walking tour · San Diego, United States

Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

A short walk through downtown San Diego's history, from the Gaslamp Quarter and Horton Plaza to the Santa Fe Depot.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews
Duration
1.3 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £11 per person
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 4
Run by
San Diego Historical Walking Tour
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Gaslamp Quarter15 min
  2. Horton Plaza Park15 min
  3. Santa Fe Depot15 min
  4. USS Midway Museum

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Gratuities

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in San Diego

  • Price: from £11. 11 of the other 11 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £65.
  • Reviews: 12 of the other 13 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 20 people. None of the other 13 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.8 km in about 50 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in San Diego

San Diego mixes Balboa Park's museums and gardens with the Gaslamp Quarter, a harbourfront and Old Town's Mexican-era history.

Terrain. Flat downtown.

Distances. Spread out.

Read the full San Diego walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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