Join a 90-minute walk through one of the oldest neighborhoods in San Diego, located in the heart of today's modern downtown.
Begin your tour with a brief discussion of California and San Diego's history. Talk about the area's beginnings as a rival to "Old Town" due to its prime location near the bay. Learn how early pioneers like William Heath Davis and Alonzo Horton helped shape the future of America's finest city. The Gaslamp Quarter features restored Victorian-era architecture from a time when it was known as 'The Stingaree." As you walk up and down the 4th and 5th avenues, discover the history of the buildings and share lots of interesting stories along the way.
This tour is a great way for local San Diegans and visitors to learn about the history of San Diego.