San Diego Historical Walking Tour Experience

The is a group walking tour to see the sights of downtown San Diego. The tour includes the full history of San Diego from its founding in 1542 to modern day industry. The tour includes information about the founders and visionaries of San Diego, Gaslamp District, Horton Park, Santa Fe Train Station, and the USS Midway.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Gaslamp Quarter

Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Market, San Diego, 92101, California

Josh will meet you in the lobby of the historic San Diego Trust and Savings Bank Building (now a Courtyard Marriott) to share information on how San Diego became the birthplace of California. You will learn about Spanish explorers, the first settlement of Old Town, the Mexican-American War, and becoming the 31st state in the U.S.

15 minutes

Horton Plaza Park

900 4th Avenue, Horton Square, San Diego, 92101, California

After passing through the Gaslamp Quarter you will learn about the growth of the city and the visionary creation of downtown San Diego in the late 1800s (including international recognition and the development of the San Diego Zoo).

15 minutes

Santa Fe Depot

1050 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, 92101-3339, California

The tour will stop outside of the historic Santa Fe train station to learn how the east coast and west coast were connected by train. Train access led to an age of prosperity and rich elites visiting San Diego, especially with the opening of the famous Hotel Del Coronado.

15 minutes

USS Midway Museum

910 N Harbor Drive, , San Diego, 92101-5811, California

The tour will end outside of the USS Midway Museum to discuss San Diego's role in world wars and the modern day military industry. Please note the tour does NOT include entrance to the USS Midway Museum and the tour will NOT go inside the museum.

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