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History and Culture Tour by HI San Diego Downtown, San Diego

San Diego, California, United States

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By HI San Diego Downtown
US$2One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace

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History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
1.8 km
Starts at
HI San Diego Downtown
Price
US$2, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in San Diego, United States, made by HI San Diego Downtown. 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 as you wander through the historic heart of modern San Diego. This tour guides you through the famed Gaslamp Quarter, revealing its Victorian architecture and storied past. You will end at a revitalized public square that has been a city centerpiece for over 150 years.

Where it starts

The tour starts at HI San Diego Downtown and covers about 1.8 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Gaslamp Quarter Archway Sign
  • Horton Plaza Park
  • HI San Diego Downtown

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by HI San Diego Downtown
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser

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