Feel the old-time charm of a place that’s been through it all—high-stakes gambling, rowdy saloons, and a fair share of raucous revelry. From the legendary tales of Alonzo Horton to the thrilling, sinister secrets of San Diego’s original red-light district, this tour takes you back to a time when the West was truly wild. With tales of colonial conflicts, senseless violence, and other stories that made the Gaslamp the wildest place in town, you’ll be knee-deep in the grit and glamor of Old Cali. Book your Gaslamp District Experience Walking Tour now and see if you can handle the heat as you walk past the spots where murder and mayhem reigned supreme and mobsters unleashed terror unprovoked.
Meeting Location: Gaslamp Quarter Sign, at 199 5th Avenue in San Diego
Starting Time: 2PM
Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permited
Adults Only: No
Explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo claims to have discovered San Diego Bay in 1542, roughly 200 years before European explorers settled the area. In truth, the Kumeyaay people had been living in the area for as long as 12,000 years before that. Obviously, the history of San Diego is extensive!
Crawl Meeting Location: See confirmation email
Starting Time: See confirmation email
Adults-Only Pub Crawl: You must be 21 or over. ID required.
Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: You may carry drinks between bars.
Our walking ghost tour of San Diego takes you to the most haunted locations to learn about the historical and real stories behind their terrifying hauntings. Learn the tragic tales and mishaps that created the ripe world of ghostly intrigue that swirls around the iconic California city today. Want to learn more about San Diego’s haunted history? Add the extended tour to get all the eerie experiences together in one night.
Meeting Location: The Balboa Theatre in Horton Plaza Park at 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Starting Time: Ghost tours are held nightly at 8 PM, rain or shine!
Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted
Adults Only: No