Family Walking Tour

Gaslamp Historical/Architectural Walking Tour

The tour includes architecturally significant structures and the fascinating stories of the people and characters that shaped the Gaslamp from its beginnings to today. From William Heath Davis, who first attempted the building of “New Town,” to Alonzo Horton who came here in 1867 and finished the job, the cultural heritage of San Diego speaks through the buildings of a by-gone era that stand as testimony to its richness.

Tours typically last around 45 minutes.

Safety is our top priority. Due to this tour taking place on the streets of the Gaslamp there are variables not under our control, including how busy the streets and sidewalks of the Gaslamp are at a given time.  Tour guides may change, shorten, or otherwise deviate from the tour route if the streets and sidewalks are deemed unsafe for the tour to proceed. We recommend booking walking tours in the morning for the best experience.

Please email the museum at [email protected] with the amount of participants and your top three day/time combinations. Tours must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Museum Rules:

• Masks are required on Museum premises and on tours of the Gaslamp as required by San Diego County and the State of California. Practice good mask hygiene by not touching your mask or face.
  • https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/face-coverings.html

• Please do not visit the Museum or attend a tour if you or someone you are in close contact with currently has or has recently had COVID-19 symptoms. These include: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, and Diarrhea.
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
  • https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Guidance-for-Face-Coverings_06-18-2020.pdf
• Please maintain a Social Distance of 6 feet from anyone outside your household, including Museum staff.

$30 adults; $25 seniors, active military; $20 students, free age 7 and under. Minimum tour price is $60,00.