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San Diego · HISTORICAL TOURS

Top 15 Historical Tours in San Diego

21 tours

San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour - Who leads this walk, and why delivery matters on story tours

1.San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Gaslamp Quarter historic true crime tour in San Diego: 90-minute guided walk, haunted hotel stop, and murder stories. Small groups.

“Terrible. The gal who ran our tour struggled to maintain the story line of the true crime. She was nice but complained about her ADHD most of the 60 minutes. I am an educator by trade, so the history was important to me, but difficult to follow. I have used VIATOR 20 times all over the world and this was the worst.”

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Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

Historic La Jolla Walking Tour - Wisteria Cottage and Virginia, Jenny: a half-sister story you can picture

2.Historic La Jolla Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $70Top rated

A 2-hour Historic La Jolla walking tour with Ellen Scripps landmarks, sea lions, and a local guide’s practical tips for lunch and after.

“Wonderful tour with Chas. Learned so much history and so proud of the dedication and generosity of the women who created this gem of a town. Chas was so informative with in depth knowledge and direct experience.”

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San Diego to Temecula: Wine Country Tour & Historic Old Town

San Diego to Temecula: Wine Country Tour & Historic Old Town - Old Town Temecula: an hour of walkable streets and easy browsing

3.San Diego to Temecula: Wine Country Tour & Historic Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $258

San Diego to Temecula wine country with Old Town time, tastings at Frangipani, Wilson Creek, and Callaway, plus a plated lunch.

“Had a lovely day but it wasn’t what I was expecting. Thought lunch would be a plated meal in a restaurant but was out of a box from a local cafe. Was lovely but thought for the price of the trip it would be a proper lunch. Also thought I’d learn about the wine making process or the grapes but just tried different wines at the bar at each. All 3 wineries were lovely and had delicious wines. didn’t get any opportunities to take photos at all which was a shame.”

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San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour

San Diego Coronado History and Highlights Small Group Tour - Rotary Park to Orange Avenue: downtown time without the tourist trap bounce

San Diego Small-Group Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl

San Diego Small-Group Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl - Meeting at 400 Fifth Ave, Then Back Again

5.San Diego Small-Group Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

San Diego Gaslamp history pub crawl with a small-group guide, craft beer stops, and local stories. 2h15, $40 per person.

“We had a great time. Levi was very informative and did a great job. It was a great way to see and have a drink at 4 Fun bars in the gaslamp district of San Diego”

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Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

Historical Walking Tour of San Diego - Horton Plaza Park: the downtown boom you can understand in minutes

6.Historical Walking Tour of San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $10

A 75-minute walk through San Diego’s key eras, from Spanish roots to rail boom to wartime industry, led by Josh for $10.

“Josh our tour guide was very knowledgeable we were so impressed that we have to revisit San Diego again to visit and see some of the places. We are leaving with a history lesson and learned so much we didn’t know. This should be on everyone’s bucket list. Thanks Josh for the great experience.”

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San Diego: San Diego Natural History Museum Ticket

San Diego: San Diego Natural History Museum Ticket - The Foucault pendulum and the museum’s 150-year backbone

7.San Diego Natural History Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · from $12

San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park: 75 million-year fossils, Foucault pendulum, and included giant-screen films for $12.

“Very good I enjoy how it’s helping animals around the world while still informing the general public about what they’re doing”

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Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego - El Campo Santo Cemetery: Dark Stories With Clear Visual Focus

Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego - Stop 1: Old Town San Diego, the Victorian lineup and the stories behind it

9.Old Town Walking History Tour in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk Old Town San Diego with a costumed host, including Heritage Park access and El Campo Santo, in a small group for $35.

“The experience was nice. We were greeted and started the tour on time. Our tour guide, Branwell, was very knowledgeable about the area. He answered all of our questions.”

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History Tour Pub Crawl of Famous Gaslamp Quarter

History Tour Pub Crawl of Famous Gaslamp Quarter - What the Guide Covers, From Military Outpost to Major Port

Guided Historic La Jolla Village Walking Tour

Guided Historic La Jolla Village Walking Tour - Your Walking Route: Two Stops, One Loop

11.Guided Historic La Jolla Village Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Guided La Jolla Village walk with a small group, 2 miles of history from American Indians to today, plus spring water for $59.

“John was very knowledgeable and passionate about La Jolla and shared lots of really interesting facts and background about the area, it was an absolute pleasure to spend time with him. Highly recommend !!”

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Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour – Cultural, Historic, Shuttled

Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour - Cultural, Historic, Shuttled - Your 4-Hour Game Plan: When It Starts and How It Ends

12.Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour – Cultural, Historic, Shuttled

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $455

Private 4-hour San Diego highlights tour with guide Julie, customizable stops at Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown, and Old Town.

“Julie’s Private Customizable Iconic City Highlights Tour was an unforgettable experience! She guided us through the breathtaking Balboa Park, sharing fascinating history, architectural insights, and hidden gems we never would have found Read more”

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Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission

Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission - The 1914 Pilot Boat Experience, What That Means On Deck

13.Historic Bay Cruise Aboard 1914 Pilot boat with General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34

A 45-minute narrated bay cruise on a 1914 pilot boat. See aircraft carriers, Coronado Bridge, and the waterfront, plus Maritime Museum entry.

“Many different types (steam, sail, ferry, pilot, swift) ships to explore with the feeling of being in a floating piece of history. Much exercise for active and mobile people”

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San Diego’s Historic Treasures and Old Town Tour

San Diego's Historic Treasures and Old Town Tour - First Courthouse to Immaculate Conception Church, Early Power and Faith

PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission

PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission - Why this PCF 816 Swift Boat ride feels different

15.PCF 816 Swift Boat Naval History Bay Tour with General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Ride PCF 816 Swift Boat in San Diego Bay with narrated naval history, a high speed run, and stops under Coronado Bay Bridge. $48.

“Couldn’t hear the guide. Due to the noise of the boat there should be some type of headset to hear the history and facts presented on the tour. Otherwise it was an expensive boat ride.”

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