The Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour

Overview

Step into a time machine and travel back to the vibrant days of old San Diego in 1850s. Picture a determined visionary named William Heath Davis, a San Franciscan with big dreams, setting his sights on creating a thriving town. Davis rolls up his sleeves and begins transforming the land near Market Street, pioneering the birth of what would become the remarkable Historic Gaslamp Quarter.

In a stroke of genius, Davis constructs a magnificent pre-framed lumber "salt box" house for his family, right at the heart of the action.

Fast forward to today, and we invite you to join us on a captivating walking tour through the streets of what was once playfully called "Rabbitville." Welcome to the one and only Historic Gaslamp Quarter! As you step into this time capsule of Victorian charm, get ready for an unforgettable experience that will transport you back in time.

City: San Diego

Thu 19 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Thu 19 Jun

Starting at $99.00

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What's Included

Small snacks. For example, chips or a granola bar

Bottled water

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is a vibrant, historic district known for its Victorian-era architecture, lively nightlife, diverse dining scene, and numerous entertainment venues, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House

San Diego's William Heath Davis House is the oldest surviving structure in the New Town area. It was one of the first houses built in 1850 in the New Town. The house is a well-preserved example of a pre-framed lumber “salt box” family home from the East Coast. It was shipped to California by boat around Cape Horn.

Spreckels Theater

The Spreckels Theatre, a historic landmark in downtown San Diego, is a renowned performing arts venue that opened in 1912. The theater is a 1,915-seat auditorium with an ornate Baroque interior. The auditorium is open with no pillars or columns to obstruct sightlines. The number of seats was chosen to correspond with the Panama–California Exposition year (1915).

Old City Hall

The Old City Hall in San Diego, located at 5th and G Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, is a historic building constructed in 1874, originally a two-story brick structure, and later expanded to four stories, housing city government offices, the police department, and the city council chambers.

Yuma Building

The Yuma Building, a historic landmark in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, is a three-story plus basement mixed-use property located at 629-633 Fifth Avenue, featuring ground-floor retail, office basement space, and a luxurious two-story townhome on the upper floors.

Sparks Gallery

Located in the historic Sterling Hardware Building in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Sparks Gallery is an event space and art gallery, specializing in contemporary artwork by artists living in Southern California.

Historic Louis Bank of Commerce

The Louis Bank of Commerce, located at 835-837 5th Avenue in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, is a historic four-story Baroque Revival building with twin towers, known as the "Queen of the Gaslamp" for its elaborate Victorian architecture.

Chuck Jones Gallery

Gallery specializing in iconic animation cartoonists, especially Chuck Jones of Bugs Bunny fame.

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