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History and Culture Tour by Gaslamp Hostel, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Gaslamp Hostel
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
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Length
About 3 h
Stops
8
Route
17 km
Starts at
Gaslamp Hostel
Audio
Spoken narration
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided tour in San Diego, United States, made by Gaslamp Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off US$2 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time to explore the historic heart of San Diego, the famous Gaslamp Quarter. Discover the Victorian architecture and storied past that gave this district its name, from its rowdy beginnings to its modern revival. This journey through history culminates with a visit to the city's rich maritime legacy on the waterfront.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Gaslamp Hostel in San Diego, and its stops span about 17 km. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

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What you’ll see

  • Gaslamp Quarter
  • Chicano Park
  • Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
  • Presidio Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • San Diego Civic Theatre
  • Gaslamp Hostel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Gaslamp Hostel
  • Spoken narration to listen to as you walk
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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