GQHF offers many tours for our guests: from architectural and historical Children’s Tours, to Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tours, to tours of the Davis-Horton House, and to Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations. Our programs serve as educational tools that allow the Foundation to fulfill its mission of preserving the architecture, culture and history of the Gaslamp Quarter, while sharing San Diego’s amazing heritage along the way.
All tours begin or take place at the Davis-Horton House, 410 Island Avenue (at the corner of Fourth and Island Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth Avenue, one block south of Market Street in the Gaslamp).
There are NO REFUNDS.
Walk-ins are welcome, but a spot on the tour cannot be guaranteed if you do not buy tickets 24 hours in advance. If the tour is in less than 24 hours please call 619-233-4692 for availability.
We also offer custom private tours that include Architectural, Red Light District, Wyatt Earp, and Japanese Historical. Don’t see what you are looking for? Contact us to craft the perfect tour for your group! For information on these and other custom tours, contact the Museum, 619-233-4692 or [email protected].
Interested in a school tour or private tour? Click on the links for information on the programs we offer for school and adult groups.
Davis-Horton House Tours
General Admission- Victorian Christmas Self-Guided Tours of the Davis-Horton House
This December, learn this history of Victorian Christmas traditions as you take a self-guided tour through the decked halls of the Davis-Horton House! Keep an eye out for hidden nutcrackers along the way—find them all, and win a prize! And don't forget to get your special-edition commemorative sticker before you leave! Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district. Reservations are strongly suggested. Tours cannot be guaranteed without reservation. Please note before booking that there are NO REFUNDS. Interested in a Private tour? Please email [email protected] to inquire.
Take a tour with one of our docents and learn the history of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter through the stories of the beautiful Victorian buildings that adorn the district. This tour is open to the public but reservations are strongly suggested. Tours cannot be guaranteed if no reservation is made. Please note before booking that there are NO REFUNDS. Interested in a Private tour? Please email [email protected] to inquire.
Step into the shadows of the Historic Gaslamp Quarter on this 30-minute guided neighborhood tour uncovering ghostly legends, historical true crime tales, and more! This haunting jaunt Downtown is perfect for history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a fun activity before a night out on the town! (Tours are not guaranteed without reservation.)
Take a stroll through the Gaslamp’s haunted history with Davis-Horton House historian, Sandee Wilhoit, who will recount ghostly happenings of the past...and of the present. Visit hotels, saloons, brothels and a long-ago funeral parlor, and end your tour INSIDE the Gaslamp’s most haunted edifice - the Davis-Horton House. The tour takes place rain or shine. Reservations are strongly recommended but please note before booking that there are NO REFUNDS.
Davis-Horton House Tours
Get into the "spirit" of the holiday season on a guided candlelit Christmas tour of the Davis-Horton House!
Join us on a special holiday tour through each festively decorated room of the oldest House in the historic Gaslamp Quarter ! Your guide will share the history of some beloved Christmas traditions and, in true Victorian fashion, a few ghostly tales!
Friday, December 20, at 5:00 pm
Tour will last approximately 45 mins
$15 per person.
Reservations required.
Davis-Horton House Tours
General Admission- Historical Self-Guided Tours of the Davis-Horton House
Historical self-guided tour of the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY (10am - 4pm) Final Tours encouraged 30 minutes before closing.
Davis-Horton House Tours
Reserve a private viewing of the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House for your family group! TUESDAY'S ONLY