About this experience
Enjoy this private 3 hour walking tour of San Diego. Two of the great areas of the city.
This private tour will begin at a walking location in Little Italy. If your hotel is walking distance, please inform at the time of booking.
Discover two of the most unique areas of San Diego with a local expert. Stroll around the cafés, restaurants and beautiful houses that the Italian immigrants shaped since 1920 in what today is the vibrant Little Italy neighbourhood. You will also visit the oldest quarter in the city; Gaslamp quarter. You will wander around renovated victorian-era buildings and restaurants, cafés, art galleries and more, while learning the fascinating history of this historical area of San Diego.
Your private licensed tour guide will be at your entire disposition during the total duration of the tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
A practical San Diego coastal day from La Jolla to Ocean Beach
Build one flexible coast day around geography, marine conditions, realistic transitions, and a late return to the water.
How to choose a San Diego neighborhood base
Compare coast, park, downtown, and central-neighborhood bases by the trips they make easier, not by one universal center.
Where to stay in San Diego by trip rhythm
Use coast time, museum days, nightlife, family logistics, and transport needs to compare accommodation areas.
What is included
- Private official tour guide for 3 hours
- Central hotel pick up in Little Italy or Gaslamp Quarter
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Once home to San Diego's flourishing tuna fishing industry and generations of Italian families who made their living on the sea, Little Italy is now a lively neighborhood filled with patio cafés, packed restaurants, craft brew stops, urban wineries, art galleries, sophisticated shops, boutique hotels and the beautiful Amici Park.
The Little Italy Association of San Diego is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that was established in 1996 to oversee and expedite the revitalization and beautification of the Little Italy neighborhood in Downtown San Diego.
Market is open only on Saturdays!
Not only is this area the epicenter of San Diego’s nightlife scene, it is also rich with cultural offerings that include theatres, art galleries, symphony halls, concert venues and museums.
The Davis-Horton House (formerly known as the William Heath Davis House) built in 1850, is the oldest standing structure in Downtown San Diego. It serves as the home of the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) and the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House.
View of the Amici park in San Diego
Public park that houses extensions of lawns, fountains with jets and a children's area with many swings.
If you are interested a stop at the Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church can be arranged.
Stop at the Piazza della Famiglia in San Diego.
Balboa Theater is a historic theater located in San Diego in the US state of California. Balboa Theater has been registered in the National Register of Historic Places since February 4, 1996.
View of the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. A photostop here can be arranged.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your hotel in Gaslamp Quarter or Little Italy. If not meeting point in Firehouse Museum.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tour Travel & More
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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